The Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World conference is taking place at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on October 2 and 3. The National Arts Centre is in the heart of downtown Ottawa, offering scenic views of the Rideau Canal and is located just minutes away from Parliament Hill and the bustling By-Ward Market. The city has much to offer in the way of museums, restaurants, and outdoor activities, but is also home to our nation’s federal government, making it the perfect location for discussing sustainability in Canada’s agri-food sector.  

To ensure delegates can take full advantage of all that Ottawa has to offer, the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) has reserved two hotel blocks, one at the Westin Ottawa and another at the Lord Elgin Hotel. These hotels are within walking distance of the National Arts Centre and other key attractions such as Confederation Park and the National War Memorial. Conference hotel blocks are available until Thursday August 29 for the Westin Ottawa and until Monday September 2 for the Lord Elgin Hotel. Full details for booking can be found on the event webpage under Accommodation. Book early to avoid missing conference rates. 

The conference will feature two days of discussion defining sustainability in the context of agriculture and food and what this means for future productivity and economic growth of the sector. Session descriptions, schedules, and registration are available on the event webpage. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information on conference speakers and sponsors. Register today. 

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute and the Centre for Agri-Food Benchmarking would like to thank the following organizations for sponsoring Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World:  

• Farm Credit Canada (FCC) 
• Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
• MNP
• Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA)
• Aquanty
• ALUS

Any organizations interested in sponsoring this event may contact Bree Jones (jonesb@capi-icpa.ca) for more information.