The Government of Canada to invest in stronger, more resilient and affordable food distribution systems

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 22, 2026 /CNW/ — The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food will be in Etobicoke, Ontario to announce investments aimed at supporting food security across communities.

Minister MacDonald will be joined by James Maloney, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke–Lakeshore; Fares Al Soud, Member of Parliament for Mississauga; Lori Nikkel, CEO, Second Harvest; and Kirstin Beardsley, CEO, Food Banks Canada.

Date

October 23, 2026

Time

10:00 a.m. ET

Location

Second Harvest

120 The East Mall

Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5V5

Notes for media:

Media are asked to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting [email protected]

Please park in a parking spot reserved for the media.

SOURCE Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

The Government of Canada to invest in stronger, more resilient and affordable food distribution systems

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