Canada's Agri-Food Destination
In February 2011, CAPI released a discussion paper entitled "Canada's Agri-Food Destination". For a period of 18 months prior to the release of the paper, CAPI engaged with stakeholders of the agri-food sector in a process to develop new ideas for a strategic shift in the agri-food sector. The discussion paper is the culmination of that work. Daniel Yeon will present the results of the discussion paper and current developments.
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The Destination Report discussed the need for a long term strategic plan for the agri-food sector with commonly held goals, precise targets and matrix to measure success. Canada's agri-food sector is major contributor to the Canadian economy with one in eight Canadians employed in the agri-food sector. With its abundance of resources, Canada has an opportunity to be a world leader in the production of nutritious and safe food produced in a sustainable and profitable manner. The Destination Report also introduced the need for better collaboration through food systems thinking.
Mr. Daniel Yeon, Vice-President, Operations, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), Ottawa,听 will present the results of the discussion paper and discuss how food systems thinking can help the Canadian agri-food sector succeed in meeting the future growing expectations of consumers and society.
Read the Executive Summary of the Destination Report here: