Ottawa launches first-ever National Food Security Strategy – Your Thunder Bay

June 12, 2026

Canadians are still facing some of the highest grocery prices in the G7, despite Canada being one of the world’s largest agri-food exporters, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney.

In response, the federal government has launched the country’s first-ever National Food Security Strategy.

The plan focuses on four key priorities:

Increasing competition among grocery chains

Including a $1 billion investment in food hubs to support independent grocers, along with nearly $130 million to crack down on anti-competitive practices.

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