In today’s rapidly changing global environment, Canada can no longer rely on rules-based trade or commodity volume to drive agri-food growth. In its 2025 Risk Report, CAPI calls for a focus on adding value through investment and innovation, smarter trade diversification, stronger infrastructure, and increased production and domestic demand for renewable fuels as drivers for a more focused, ambitious and actionable agriculture and food policy agenda. The benefits of adding more value are substantial. It delivers economic growth, reduces risk, expands the economic and social impact of the sector and repositions agriculture and food as more than just a resource sector. But this cannot be done haphazardly. A policy reset, laser focused on how to add value to the sector, is needed.

CAPI’s fourth annual Exchange Conference, Canadian Agri-Food in a Value-Added World, will confront these challenges head-on, exploring the actions needed to unlock value and secure Canada’s competitive edge in a critical sector. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversations that will define the future of Canadian agriculture and food. The conference will include a mix of networking opportunities, informative panels, and interactive workshops to foster dialogue on the need to think differently about agriculture policy and risk and consider whether a new approach is needed. More details, including sponsorship opportunities, program and registration information, will be shared in the coming months.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ottawa in October 2026.