Canadian Centre for Food Integrity / Centre canadien pour l'intégrité alimentaire

In this episode of Canada’s Food System: Our Food, Our Future, we uncover the diverse careers in agriculture that often go unnoticed. We explore the pathways that can lead to fulfilling jobs in the food industry – just ask Katie, a mom in Guelph, whose inspiring journey will have you thinking about the possibilities in the food system. We address misconceptions and reveal data on the urgent need to raise awareness among Canadians about the vast opportunities within Canada’s food system.

In this episode of Canada’s Food System: Our Food, Our Future, we look at the export industry and what it means to Canadian canola farmers. We explain “supply management” from the point of view of an egg farmer and her family-run business. Plus, we introduce you to a farmer who decided to pivot his business to reduce our country’s reliance on imports.

In this episode of Canada’s Food System: Our Food. Our Future, we take the listener on a tour of the Kraft Heinz plant in Montreal, Quebec. We follow the journey of the tomato and how it goes from farm to manufacturing, eventually transforming into a Canadian favourite: ketchup. We’ll also delve into the safety standards and why one advocacy group wants to see government policies evolve to meet the innovative needs of food manufacturing plants. Plus – the “Buy Canada” movement, and what it means to the consumer and the product.

In this episode of Canada’s Food System: Our Food, Our Future, we take the listener to a salmon farm where we explore the aquaculture industry. This sector is an integral part of our food system as it relates to food security and sustainability. Yet, it is facing monumental challenges that risk its future along BC’s coast. We examine the vital role of salmon farming for Indigenous communities, its economic impact, and the passionate individuals dedicated to preserving this essential industry.

Discover the people and innovation shaping Canada’s food system.

In this episode of Canada's Food System: Our Food. Our Future, we explore how traditional farming values blend with modern innovation and technology to create more efficient practices that still prioritize the health of crops and animals.