--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20260623-canada-unveils-first-national-food-security-strategy-with-more-than-2-billion-investment/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Canada unveils first national food security strategy with more than $2 billion investment Publication Date: 2026-06-23T18:00:00-04:00 Last Updated: 2026-06-23T06:42:50-04:00 Author: Kim Clarksen (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/kimclarksen/) Categories: [Trade & Policy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/trade-and-policy/), [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/), [Production & Supply](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/production/) ![Close up of wooden board with Made in Canada text stenciled on surface.](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/close-up-of-wooden-board-with-made-in-canada-text-stenciled-on-surface-stockpack-istock-scaled.jpg) Ottawa plans to expand domestic food production, strengthen food processing, and reduce reliance on imports. The government will also review competition within the national food supply chain. Canada has introduced its first national Food Security Strategy, committing over USD 2 billion in the next decade to expand domestic food production, enhance food processing, improve distribution infrastructure, and boost competition in the grocery sector. Announced on June 11, the strategy allocates over USD 700 million to expand food terminals and distribution hubs for independent grocers, USD 900 million to increase domestic food processing, and nearly USD 550 million to support year-round fruit and vegetable production through greenhouse and controlled-environment agriculture. The plan also aims to streamline agricultural regulations and reaffirms Canada’s supply management system for dairy, poultry, and eggs as a key element of national food security. The federal government has set long-term targets, such as increasing the share of healthy food produced domestically from 75% to 85% by 2032, raising domestically processed food consumption from 70% to 80%, and doubling the value of greenhouse-grown fresh produce sold in Canada. The strategy also aims to reduce reliance on imported produce and expand export potential, especially for processed foods and greenhouse vegetables. Separately, Canada’s Competition Bureau has begun a nationwide review of competition in the food supply chain, including production, processing, transportation, distribution, and retail pricing. The agency will accept public and industry submissions until July 31, 2026, and expects to release a final report and recommendations after stakeholder consultations conclude in spring 2027. Tags: [Canada](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/canada/), [food security](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/food-security/), [investment](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/investment/), [investment program](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/investment-program/), [legislation](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/legislation/), [strategy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/strategy/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.