Explore
Opening channels of dialogue through research
News
Are trade policy and agricultural sustainability on a collision course? Or can new forms of trade policy enhance global sustainability by directing local priorities? Achieving sustainability in global agri-food systems is an increasingly urgent issue, yet sustainability cannot be approached with a one-size-fits-all mindset. The growing prevalence of sustainability measures by countries worldwide could lead […]
In a significant step forward in an ongoing commitment to enhancing sustainability and transparency in Canada’s agri-food sector, the National Index on Agri-Food Performance has entered a new phase with the launch of the Centre for Agri-Food Benchmarking. The Centre, housed at the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), will accelerate and formalize the work of […]
Resources
CAPI undertook this White Paper initiative to provide a better understanding of the effects of animal agriculture, from the broadest of perspectives, so that an audience involved in the policy dialogue – but not necessarily ensconced in animal agriculture – could identify and understand the essential strategic elements in a holistic manner, and so that […]
CAPI undertook a White Paper initiative to provide a better understanding of the effects of animal agriculture, from the broadest of perspectives, so that an audience involved in the policy dialogue – but not necessarily ensconced in animal agriculture – could identify and understand the essential strategic elements in a holistic manner, and so that […]
Water security, food security, and national security are inextricably linked. This is because agriculture – the driver of food security – is limited by water quantity, quality, and availability. While Canadians often consider water to be an abundant natural resource, around the world pressures including increasing demand and climate change are demonstrating how precarious agriculture’s […]
Discover
This webinar explored the crucial role of women in agri-food enterprises. Sandra Mark discussed the challenges faced by women food entrepreneurs and the initiatives undertaken by the Small Scale Food Processors Association and its network to overcome industry and policy barriers, with a focus on the Women’s Enterprise Strategy funding support. Alison Sunstrom emphasized the […]
In an era when global food systems face unprecedented challenges, understanding the crucial role of regional food systems is paramount. This webinar, “The Missing Middle: Policy Intervention on Regional Food Systems,” delved into the pivotal intersection of policy and regional agriculture. It explored how policymakers can bridge the gap between large-scale agricultural production and local […]
Sustainability, trade and ag policy are colliding around the world. Join moderator Tyler McCann, Managing Director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute and an expert panel to explore the collision and what it may mean for Canadian agriculture and food. In a world marked by evolving trade dynamics and heightened sustainability concerns, the relationship between […]