February 12, 2026 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) convened its Board of Directors this week for a productive meeting focused on the policy and advocacy priorities shaping the future of Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry.  As Canada’s largest manufacturing sector and largest manufacturing employer, the food and beverage manufacturing industry plays a critical role in advancing Read more

January 27, 2026 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) welcomes the federal government’s recent announcement aimed at improving food affordability, supporting producers, and strengthening Canada’s food supply chains.  For some time, FBC-ABC has been calling for measures that strengthen Canada’s food system and improve the competitiveness of domestic food and beverage manufacturing. In that context, these new Read more

November 4, 2025 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) welcomes the federal government’s continued recognition of the agri-food sector’s importance to Canada’s economic and food security in Budget 2025, including new tax credits, productivity-supporting measures, and investments in trade-enabling infrastructure. These initiatives are essential to spur investment, improve competitiveness, and ensure companies can meet Read more

September 22, 2025 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC), together with its six provincial and regional associations and members, wrapped up an intensive week of advocacy and engagement in Ottawa focused on advancing the priorities of Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry. Over the course of the week, members of FBC-ABC’s Policy and Advocacy Read more

August 12, 2025 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC), the national industry association representing Canada’s domestic food and beverage manufacturers, has presented its recommendations for Federal Budget 2025, and is calling for urgent action to strengthen Canada’s largest manufacturing industry and safeguard the country’s food system.  FBC-ABC’s submission, developed in consultation with its members Read more

July 7, 2025 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jean-Emmanuel Poitras as its new Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, effective Monday, July 21, 2025. Jean-Emmanuel brings a wealth of experience in trade, regulatory assessment, and stakeholder engagement, with a career in both government and industry. He Read more

May 15, 2025 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is pleased to announce updates to its Executive Committee, following its Annual General Meeting and spring Board of Directors meeting. David Anyanwu, Director of Federal Government Relations at Cargill Limited, has been elected to the Executive Committee as Director at Large for a two-year term. Read more

May 5, 2025 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) and the six provincial and regional food and beverage manufacturing associations extend their congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the newly elected Liberal government. As the largest manufacturing employer in the country, our industry is proud to contribute more than $35 billion in GDP Read more

April 3, 2025 (OTTAWA) – With the federal election underway, Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is calling on all political parties to commit to a strong, future-focused plan for Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry —a vital industry that feeds Canadians, sustains farmers, strengthens rural communities, and drives economic activity across the country. Employing more Read more

March 4, 2025 (OTTAWA) – On behalf of Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC), Food and Beverage Ontario, Food & Beverage Manitoba, Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ), Food & Beverage Atlantic, BC Food & Beverage and the Alberta Food Processors Association, we are highlighting on deep concern regarding the impact of newly imposed Read more

February 14, 2025 (OTTAWA) – More than 135 participants gathered in Ottawa on February 11, 2025, to help kick off Canadian Ag Day at Food and Beverage Canada’s (FBC-ABC) annual policy event. This year’s event, Boosting Competitiveness and Productivity in Food and Beverage Manufacturing, attracted industry leaders from across product categories as well as government Read more

February 10, 2025 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its recent Board of Directors meeting held in Ottawa in advance of Canadian Ag Day. We were delighted to welcome Mariza Gattuso, Olymel to her first in-person Board meeting. We also extend our sincere gratitude to departing Read more

February 1, 2025 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) and its provincial and regional food and beverage manufacturing association partners express deep disappointment over the recent announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Canadian products. These tariffs threaten the deeply integrated agricultural and food supply chains that benefit both Canadian and Read more

In response to the evolving dynamics of Canada-US relations and the impending tariff situation, Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is pleased to announce the launch of a Working Group on Canada-US Relations. This initiative underscores the profound shifts in the bilateral relationship and the urgent need for a proactive, coordinated response from Canada’s food and Read more

December 5, 2024 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC), in partnership with Farm Credit Canada (FCC), is pleased to release the results of a new survey, shining a spotlight on the needs of Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry. The survey, conducted between June and September 2024 with the help of the six provincial Read more

November 13, 2024 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC), the national industry association representing Canada’s domestic food and beverage manufacturers, recently hosted a presentation and roundtable event titled “Plastics 102: Plastics and the Supply Chain,” focusing on industry’s efforts to reduce plastic waste and opportunities for collaboration. The event highlighted the value of collaboration Read more

November 11, 2024 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) and its members are again raising an alarm over the escalating labour disruptions at both the Port of Montreal and West Coast ports. This latest wave of strikes and breakdowns in negotiations poses a severe threat to Canada’s food supply chain, with implications that reach Read more

November 5, 2024 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) and its members are voicing their deep concern over labour disruptions at both the Port of Montreal and West Coast Ports, marking yet another significant disruption in Canada’s critical transportation infrastructure. With this latest set of labour stoppages, Canada’s food supply chain is facing yet Read more

September 26, 2024 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada’s (FBC-ABC) Board of Directors wrapped up a successful two-day session in Ottawa this week. The Board was pleased to approve FBC-ABC’s Strategic Plan 2025-2027, a roadmap that will guide the association’s work over the coming years. Key discussions addressed topics such as the federal government’s plastics Read more

August 22, 2024 (OTTAWA) – The Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry is issuing an urgent warning as the CN and CPKC rail strike has officially commenced, marking a significant disruption to the nation’s food supply chain. The strike will have effects on the availability and affordability of food across Canada, with profound consequences for Read more

August 6, 2024 (OTTAWA) – With over 8,700 food and beverage manufacturers spread across Canada, predominately small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs), this industry holds a pivotal role in our nation’s economic landscape. As the largest manufacturing industry in Canada in terms of both GDP and employment, food and beverage manufacturers are crucial to our food Read more

July 3, 2024 The Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry is continuously facing new challenges, including labour shortages, changing consumer demands, and changing environmental targets. Innovation is key to this journey – it transforms challenges into opportunities and ensures the sector remains resilient and productive. Innovation is not just a nice buzzword; it is a Read more

[Ottawa, May 28, 2024] – Food and Beverage Canada – Aliments et boissons Canada (FBC-ABC) and Canada’s six provincial and regional food and beverage manufacturing associations are raising concerns over recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), emphasizing the detrimental effects the changes could have on the industry’s labour challenges. The industry is Read more

May 6, 2024 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is delighted to highlight the outcomes of its recent Board of Directors meeting and lobby day held in Ottawa this week. At the Board of Directors meeting, crucial issues impacting the food and beverage manufacturing sector were discussed in depth. Among the topics addressed were Read more

May 3, 2024 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Conway, CEO of Food and Beverage Ontario, as its new Vice-Chair, and Gabrielle Fallu, Head, Public Relations and Government Affairs at Exceldor Cooperative as its new Corporate Secretary. Both Chris and Gabrielle have been elected for a Read more

Ottawa, April 17, 2024 – Food and Beverage Canada – Aliments et boissons Canada (FBC-ABC) expresses disappointment with the absence of targeted investment and measures to bolster Canada’s domestic food and beverage manufacturers following the tabling of Federal Budget 2024 this week. Given the sector’s pivotal role as an essential service during the pandemic, FBC-ABC Read more

Ottawa, March 25, 2024 – Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector expresses deep concern regarding the recently announced adjustments to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) Workforce Solutions Road Map. This announcement, which includes a reduction in the validity period of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) and a decrease in the cap from 30% to Read more

Ottawa, February 27, 2024 – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) welcomes the recommendations of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance to the Minister of Finance, in advance of Federal Budget 2024, tabled yesterday in Parliament. In their report entitled “Shaping our Economic Future: Canadian Priorities”, the members of the House Finance Committee echoed Read more

OTTAWA, February 13, 2024 – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC), the national industry association for Canada’s domestic food and beverage manufacturing industry, is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its recent Board of Directors meeting and the much-anticipated annual policy breakfast. This event underscored the organization’s commitment to fostering collaboration within the agri-food sector. Read more

Ottawa, February 12, 2024 – With nearly 8,000 food and beverage manufacturers dispersed across the country, the majority small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs), this sector plays a pivotal role in our nation’s economic landscape. As Canada’s second-largest manufacturing sector and the largest manufacturing employer, food and beverage manufacturers are strategically positioned at the heart of Read more

Ottawa, January 23, 2024 – Food and Beverage Canada – Aliments et boissons Canada (FBC-ABC) is pleased to share its submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, as part of the Committee’s study on Open Work Permits and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. In our submission, we emphasize the critical Read more

Ottawa, December 7, 2023 – Food and Beverage Canada – Aliments et boissons Canada (FBC-ABC) applauds the recent announcement by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, extending the waiver on the 20-hour-per-week limit for off-campus work hours for international students until April 30, 2024. “We are encouraged by the government’s decision to extend the Read more

Ottawa, November 28 – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC), alongside Canada’s provincial and regional food and beverage manufacturing associations marked the culmination of a highly productive day in the nation’s capital by demonstrating a shared commitment to advancing the interests of Canada’s dynamic food and beverage manufacturing sector. The day kicked off with a roundtable Read more

October 27, 2023 – OTTAWA: Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) welcomes the recent decision to extend the Workforce Solutions Roadmap, a move that brings much-needed relief to companies grappling with persistent labour shortages. This decision, especially the provision allowing food manufacturers to hire up to 30% of their workforce through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, Read more

October 25, 2023 – OTTAWA: Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) urgently calls for an immediate resolution to the ongoing St. Lawrence Seaway strike. The ramifications of this disruption, combined with existing inflationary pressures, are placing immense strain on our industry’s ability to sustain a smooth and reliable food supply chain for all Canadians. The persistent Read more

October 5, 2023 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) appreciates the announcement today made by Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne on Ottawa’s strategy to help support industry combat food price inflation. In recognizing the complex nature of this issue, we echo the Minister’s sentiments that achieving price stabilization requires the engagement of every link of the Read more

September 22, 2023 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its recent Board of Directors meeting held in Ottawa this week. In addition to the internal discussions, the Board also engaged in productive dialogues with key government officials. During the meeting of the Board of Directors, they Read more

September 1, 2023 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is pleased to share its submission to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) consultations on the pollution prevention (P2) planning notice for primary food plastic packaging. The food and beverage manufacturing industry in Canada is composed of nearly 8,000 businesses, primarily small and mid-sized enterprises, Read more

Ottawa, August 10, 2023 – Food and Beverage Canada – Aliments et boissons Canada is pleased to share its submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance’s consultations in advance of Federal Budget 2024. “Labour shortages remain one of the biggest challenges facing the sector and are likely to worsen in the coming Read more

July 5, 2023 – Ottawa: Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC), on behalf of Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector, is calling today for a swift resolution to the British Columbia port work stoppage. While we respect the collective bargaining process, Canada’s food system depends on a reliable infrastructure to ensure that Canadians have access to Read more

Food and Beverage Canada’s (FBC-ABC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristina Farrell as Chief Executive Officer. “Kristina brings an extensive knowledge of government relations and agri-food policy to Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC)” said Robert Eiser, FBC-ABC Co-Chair and President of LUDA Foods Inc. “Kristina’s innate ability to work with Read more

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council (CAHRC) and its partners the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Food and Beverage Canada (FBC) are pleased to see Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) What We Heard Report, which details feedback received by the Department during consultations on the development of a National Agricultural Labour Strategy. Work on Read more

May 12, 2023 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ted Lawson, Chief Commercial Officer, Nortera as its new Director At Large. He has been elected for a two-year term. FBC-ABC held its sixth Annual General Meeting on May 9, 2023. A summary of the affairs of the Read more

Canada’s leading food and beverage manufacturing associations have taken the lead to come together to invest in a national food supply chain platform Ottawa, Ontario – March 29, 2023 – Today, members of a national food industry consortium celebrate the launch of MiXR, a gateway to a national digital platform that will increase collaboration and Read more

February 16, 2023 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Eiser, President, Aliments LUDA Foods, and Mike Bannister, President and CEO, Atlantic Poultry Inc. as its new Co-Chairs. They have each been elected for a two-year term. Additionally, the FBC-ABC Board of Directors is pleased to announce Read more

February 15, 2023 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) welcomes today’s announcement by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau of federal investment in two projects related to the labour needs of Canada’s agriculture and food and beverage manufacturing sectors. The investment of $13.25M for the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council’s “Growing the Read more

May 19, 2022 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rosemary MacLellan, VP, Strategy & Industry Affairs, Gay Lea Foods as its new Chair. FBC-ABC held its fifth Annual General Meeting and released its 2021-2022 Annual Report on May 17, 2022. FBC-ABC extends its deep appreciation to outgoing Read more

For four months, the coalition of leading Canadian food and beverage manufacturing associations has been advocating for an Emergency Foreign Work Program, to secure relief for the sectors debilitating labour crisis. This past Monday, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, announced a series of unprecedented changes to the Read more

Labour and skills gaps are costing Canada’s agriculture and food manufacturing industries billions each year April 8, 2022 (OTTAWA) – The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC), together with partners the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) have announced the launch of the National Workforce Strategic Plan for Agriculture and Read more

The coalition of leading Canadian food and beverage manufacturing associations and their members applaud the federal government for taking concrete action to address the debilitating labour crisis impacting Canada’s food supply. Changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) Program announced by federal Minister Qualtrough today will provide some necessary short-term relief for Canadian companies, as Read more

March 22, 2022 – Ottawa: Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC), on behalf of Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector, is calling today for a swift resolution to the Canadian Pacific Railway Labour Disruption.  While we respect the collective bargaining process, Canada’s food system depends on a reliable transportation infrastructure to ensure that Canadians have access Read more

Ottawa, March 9, 2022 – Food and Beverage Canada – Aliments et boissons Canada is pleased to have had the opportunity to participate in the Department of Finance’s consultations in advance of Federal Budget 2022. Throughout COVID-19, Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers, as part of this country’s critical infrastructure, continued to operate, guaranteeing Canadians had Read more

Ottawa, December 14, 2021 – Canada’s leading food and beverage manufacturing associations are calling on the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, to announce measures to address the debilitating workforce crisis being faced by food and beverage manufacturers across the country. Food and Beverage Canada, Le Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ), Read more

TIMEFRAME An Emergency Foreign Worker Program should be implemented by January 31, 2022, at the latest, to ensure measures are in place to support the 2022 growing and processing year. These emergency measures should remain in place for 18 months, through to summer 2023, during which time more permanent and long-term solutions to industry’s labour Read more

Ottawa, December 16, 2021 – Today, the federal government has shown it has heard the pleas of the food and beverage manufacturing industry and understands the urgency of the debilitating workforce crisis crippling businesses across Canada. The mandate letters issued to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Read more

FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING EMERGENCY FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM The Problem Food and beverage is Canada’s largest manufacturing employer, with almost 300,000 workers. The industry is facing a debilitating workforce crisis, with companies across the country reporting vacancies of 20% and more. Food and beverage manufacturing was already experiencing labour challenges prior to COVID-19, but the Read more

November 9, 2021 – Ottawa: Food and Beverage Canada is calling on the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture to establish an FPT Labour Task Force to address the severe labour shortages facing Canada’s food and beverage processing sector. “Canada’s food system is the foundation of this country’s national food sovereignty. Our food system contributes to Read more

October 13, 2021 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada – Aliments et boissons Canada (FBC-ABC) is proud to partner with the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) on the development of a National Workforce Strategy for Agriculture and Food & Beverage Manufacturing. Launched today with funding from the Read more

Canada’s leading food and beverage processing associations come together to invest in national food supply chain platform Ottawa, Ontario – August 10, 2021 – Today, members of a national food industry consortium celebrate the launch of the Food Convergence Innovation (FCI) Canada – Food and Beverage Supply Chain Project (FCI-Canada Project), a national, sector-wide platform Read more

August 5, 2021 – Ottawa: Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is aware that Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) workers are set to begin job action starting Friday, August 6. Strike activity is expected take place at all Canadian airports, land borders, commercial shipping ports, postal facilities, and headquarters. Recognizing the potential impact on Canada’s supply Read more

July 16, 2021 – Ottawa: Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) echoes the Canadian Food Industry Alliance in welcoming yesterday’s announcement by Canada’s Federal, Provincial, and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture to support an industry-developed code of practice for Canada’s food industry. Inspired by the FPT Ministers’ November 2020 request for industry collaboration and leadership in Read more

On June 22, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration released a report entitled “Immigration Programs to Meet Labour Market Needs”. The report was a result of a months long study of Labour Market Impact Assessment under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. FBC-ABC CEO Kathleen Sullivan, alongside a number of FBC’s Members, Read more

May 19, 2021 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) announced today that it has appointed Jennifer Marchand, Government Relations Leader, Canada for Cargill Limited; Michael Mikulak, Executive Director of Food & Beverage Manitoba; and Chris Conway, CEO of Food and Beverage Ontario, to its board of directors.  The three new board members were appointed alongside Read more

On May 4, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food released a report entitled “Room to Grow: Strengthening Food Processing Capacity in Canada for Food Security and Exports”. The report was a result of a months long study of Canada’s food processing sector, in which FBC-ABC CEO Kathleen Sullivan, and a number Read more

On April 19, the federal Liberal government released its first budget since 2019. FBC-ABC was pleased to see the following initiatives that will support Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector: •    The New Canada Digital Adoption Program to support SMEs to digitize and take advantage of e-commerce opportunities, with a special program to support Read more

April 8, 2021 (OTTAWA) – The Food and Beverage Manufacturing National Workforce and Recovery Action Plan released today details the critical situation faced by one of Canada’s most important industries and outlines what is needed to strengthen innovation in the sector and address a growing skilled trades deficit. Found in every province and region, the Read more

Food and Beverage Canada and association members have submitted comments to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food’s assessment of processing capacity in Canada. Recommendations that will safeguard food supply have been made. Read more

FBC-ABC joins agriculture and food groups from across the country in calling for a Grocery Code of Conduct.  The attached paper lays out the case for greater discipline across Canada’s food supply chain.  Did you know: Just five large companies control over 80% of Canada’s grocery market. Over 80% of new products introduced for retail Read more

The Federal Government’s Throne Speech delivered by Governor General Julie Payette on September 23rd provided insight on Prime Minister Trudeau’s priorities for COVID-19 recovery. While focused on many important health and social policy priorities, it is decidedly light on industrial policy or economic stimulus. Read more

(Ottawa) August 6th, 2020 – The latest round of fees introduced by large grocery retailers on their suppliers has attracted coverage in the news media over the past week Read more

FBC-ABC is pleased to be part of a Canadian manufacturing group led by CMC that has united on a number of recommendations for the Prime Minister that will assist businesses and the economy emerge from COVID-19. Read more

May 27, 2020 Food and Beverage Canada – Aliments et boissons Canada hosted its second Annual General Meeting and elected the following Executive Committee for the 2020-2022 term. Read more

May 25, 2020 Congratulations to Food and Beverage Ontario on creating and launching this important campaign today – Frontline Food Facts. FBC-ABC is pleased to be involved in this initiative which will celebrate frontline food workers and connect with consumers on their burning question about the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Read more

May 21, 2020 Food and Beverage Canada’s provincial association member, BC Food & Beverage has taken the lead on launching a program to provide Personal Protective Equipment on behalf of the food and beverage manufacturing sector. Read more

April 24, 2020 We are writing on behalf of Canada’s food and beverage sector. COVID-19 has placed unthinkable pressure on all aspects of the country’s economic and social infrastructure. As Canadians, we are fortunate that as the country battles the COVID-19 health care and economic crisis, critical industries like food manufacturing continue to operate, ensuring Canadians have access to essential products. Read more

April 1, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada -The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak. Read more

The spread of COVID-19 has created shortages in sanitization products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Public Safety Canada is gathering information from critical infrastructure owners and operators to better understand the scope of potential shortages in Canada. Read more

The Government of Canada is making additional investments to support Canadian businesses from the economic impacts of COVID-19. These new investments provide support to financial institutions and allow them to quickly provide credit and liquidity options for a range of businesses. Read more

Canadian farmers and food businesses work hard so Canadians have quality food on their grocery store shelves and kitchen tables. In these times of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to make sure that they are supported so they can continue providing the good, healthy food that nourishes our families. Read more

On his briefing this morning the Prime Minister thanked “people across the entire food sector”. He noted that for “farmers and people across the agri-food business” these are hard times. Read more

March 20, 2020—Ottawa—The Government of Canada is providing an update on travel restrictions put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19.  Read more

Food and Beverage Canada – Aliments et boissons Canada has learned that due to the border closure announced by Premier Trudeau on March 16th, temporary foreign workers will not be able to enter Canada for work on farms and in food production facilities. These individuals are important members of the workforce and contributors to Canada’s food supply chain. Read more

Food and Beverage Canada congratulates The Honourable Carla Qualtrough on her appointment as Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino on his appointment as Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Labour is the number one issue facing Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector today. Read more

Food and Beverage Canada congratulates the members of Canada’s federal Liberal Cabinet on their recent appointments. In particular, we would like to acknowledge the appointment of Chrystia Freeland as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.  It is critical that women across Canada, and indeed around the world, witness for themselves the presence and contributions of women in positions of political authority. We are all made stronger when our governments are inclusive and representative. Read more

Having won the most seats in Election 2019, Justin Trudeau has indicated his plans to form a minority government, rejecting any possibility of forming a coalition with other parties. The Liberals are now left to govern in a difficult and fragile political environment – one made more challenging by the regional polarization in Canadian federal politics. The Liberal’s failure to win any seats in Alberta or Saskatchewan has left a significant gap in the government’s caucus. Justin Trudeau has confirmed… Read more