As Canada’s political parties prepare for a federal election campaign, it is imperative that they articulate their plans for how they will help Canadian businesses thrive and ensure that the fresh produce industry can continue to provide our safe, nutritious products for tables here at home and around the world.
Growing political uncertainty with our largest trading partner, a series of port disruptions, escalating severe weather events and continuing consumer concerns about the cost of food have all contributed to significant challenges for the Canadian fresh produce sector. More federal support is needed to make food a federal priority and to create the conditions necessary to enable an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable fresh produce industry in Canada, while ensuring our competitiveness in the global marketplace.
CPMA is actively engaged in representing the fresh produce industry in federal election efforts, including meetings and submissions to all parties outlining key issues of importance to the industry. Our recommendations for 2025 federal party platforms focus on five priority areas:
- Advancing Canadian interests in international trade
- Increasing produce consumption for healthier communities
- Fueling a competitive and resilient produce supply chain
- Building the fresh produce workforce
- Supporting a sustainable produce sector
READ CPMA’S 2025 ELECTION PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT BRIEF