Canadian food supply chain faces increasing pressure from extreme weather events, causing higher food prices.

Extreme weather events, such as fires, floods, heatwaves, and droughts, are putting increasing pressure on Canada's food supply chain, leading to higher food prices due to increased costs throughout the supply chain. As the direct consequences of these extreme weather occur on farms, they cascade through the food supply chain, affecting prices at all stages and ultimately leading to higher costs for consumers at grocery stores. The agriculture industry, already facing challenges such as climate change, needs to develop greater resilience against weather events to ensure a stable food supply and maintain affordability for consumers.

August 12, 2024
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