Let’s Talk Food: Your Introduction to Canada’s Food System 

Have you ever wondered how your food gets to your plate? Whether it’s a crisp apple from a local orchard, a loaf of bread from prairie wheat, or fresh salmon from either coast, every bite has a story, and it all starts with Canada’s Food System.  

Behind Every Meal 

When we say, “Canada’s Food System”, we’re talking about everyone and everything involved in growing, raising, catching, making, moving, and serving our food. That includes growers, ranchers, food safety inspectors, and advisors as well as transport truck drivers, food processors, chefs, servers, and grocery clerks—just to name a few! Our food system is a whole community of people that stretches from coast to coast to coast to bring us the food we rely on and love. 

Why it’s so powerful 

Canada’s Food System is more than just a supply chain. It is part of our everyday lives. It supports local communities and economies, carries forward generations of knowledge and tradition, and continues to adapt to new challenges like climate change, global trade, and shifting consumer choices.  

It’s also an economic powerhouse, supporting over 2 million jobs across the country and ranking fifth-largest exporter of agriculture and agri-food products in the world. Most importantly, it keeps us nourished and connected, not just to our food but to each other. Every time we shop, cook, or sit down to share a meal, we’re participating in Canada’s Food System. 

Why We’re Here 

As Canadians, we might not always see or appreciate the hard work and resources that go into our meals. That’s why we’re excited to connect you with trusted information about Canada’s Food System. When we understand how food reaches us, and the many people, places, processes, and innovations that make it possible, we can make more informed choices in the grocery store and beyond.  

This is just the beginning of the conversation. Together, we can celebrate the people behind our food, build trust in the system that feeds us, and make choices that support a strong future for food. Join the conversation and start celebrating today by signing our pledge. 

Learn More 

Curious about our intentions and some of the people standing with us? Explore these resources: 

• Globe News Wire: Learn more about why we’re sparking the conversation now. 

• Canadian Centre for Food Integrity: Read more about what it really means when we talk about Canada’s Food System. 

• See who has a hand in feeding, growing, raising, and catching your food: Canadian Federation of Agriculture. Canadian Cattle Association, Dairy Farmers of Canada, MOWI, Turkey Farmers of Canada, The Canadian Hatching Egg Producers, Animal Nutrition Association of Canada. 

• Learn about the unexpected roles behind our food system: Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council, Agriculture in the Classroom.