OP-ED: Why 2026 will force Canada to grow up on food policy
"As we enter 2026, several forces are converging to reshape Canada’s food economy."
Author: Sylvain Charlebois
As we enter 2026, several forces are converging to reshape Canada’s food economy. Consumer empowerment—amplified by social media—continues to accelerate, while geopolitics, particularly tensions with our southern neighbour, are becoming increasingly disruptive. Together, these dynamics will push food policy issu…



