In February 2026, the Smart Prosperity Institute appeared before the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry as part of its study on the role of the agriculture and agri-food sector in Canada’s food security.
Food security is not just about producing more. It’s about increasing the financial and productive resiliency of Canadian farms. It’s also about reducing the sector’s exposure to unnecessary long-term risks and costs. It’s about making production systems and agri-food value chains more reliable and efficient. And it’s about reducing waste and increasing predictability throughout the entire food system — "reclaiming our ability to feed Canada and the world for generations to come."
These were among the insights shared by our Executive Director, Geoff McCarney, and Director of Nature Economies, Michael Twigg, who highlighted key takeaways from our work, showcasing how advancing sustainability and building resilience are key to ensuring food security in Canada.
The Smart Prosperity Institute welcomed the opportunity to address the committee in person, answer questions from senators and submit written remarks.
The Smart Prosperity Institute’s Geoff McCarney and Michael Twigg appear before the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, with fellow witnesses Sylvain Charlebois and Alex Boyd. Image courtesy of the Senate of Canada.
