1. Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA-FCA)
INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCING PROSPERITY IN CANADA

2. What is agri-food in Canada? Food & beverage retailers
Every day, people from across Canada and around the world rely on the agri-food sector for food, fibre, and fuel.
Major Segments:
Farmers
Crop producers, livestock, aquaculture
Food manufacturers
Companies that process and package food products
Food & beverage retailers
Grocery stores, meat markets, fruit and vegetable markets
Inputs
E.g. seeds, fertilizers, veterinary care, feed, packing materials, farm machinery, transportation

3. Canadian Agri-Food Overview
The agri-food industry generated $112 billion for the Canadian economy in 2016 – close to 7% of our GDP
1 in 8 jobs comes from our agriculture and agri-food sector, employing 2.3 million people in Canada
We are the 5th largest exporter and the total value of agricultural exports reached an all-time high, exceeding $60 billion
The food and beverage processing industry was the largest of all manufacturing industries in the country, accounting for over 17% of manufacturing jobs

4. Agri-Food in the World
Today there are more 7.3 billion people on Earth – and we may reach 9.7 billion by 2050
Food demand is expected to increase 50% by 2050

5. PPiC through Agri-Food Benefits
Economic Growth
Food Security
Environmental Stewardship

6. Economic Growth
The agri-food industry generated $112 billion in GDP (6.7%) in 2016
Growth was 11% from compared to 7.8% across the entire economy
GDP
2.3 million Canadians (1 in 8) are employed in the industry, making it the 2nd-largest employer in the country
Jobs
With increasing global agricultural demand, Canada is in a great position to benefit as a top 5 agricultural exporter
Demand

7. Food Security
Canadian agriculture produces among the most diverse range of products and food in the world
Diversity
Canadian regulatory leadership has allowed our farmers to produce food of the highest qualities and highest standards in the world; and has allowed us to become among the most efficient and affordable in the world
Quality
Canadians are fortunate to spend less on their food than most other countries
Affordability

8. Environmental Stewardship
Agricultural lands produce many beneficial ecological goods and services such as fresh water, clean air, erosion control, climate regulation, and wildlife habitats
Ecological
Benefits
Farming in Canada has drastically reduced carbon emissions from on-farm activities over the past three decades
Carbon Capture
Research partnerships between government, academia, and agriculture are targeting reducing emissions from crop production and livestock and increasing water use efficiency
Innovation

9. Our Ask
Economic Growth
Food Security
Environmental Stewardship

10. Will you support our campaign?

11. Contact Us Producing Prosperity in Canada site:
(EN)
(FR)
Producing Prosperity in Canada site:
Laurie Karson, Director of Communications
Phone: (613) ext. 2322
Canadian Federation of Agriculture:
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