Today, Minister MacDonald and Minister Robertson announced the upcoming launch of the $1 billion Food-Link Fund, a cornerstone of Canada’s first-ever National Food Security Strategy. The Fund will strengthen Canada’s food supply chains, make distribution more efficient, and give Canadians greater access to affordable, locally produced food.
The Fund works through two streams: the Food Terminal Fund, for large-scale public wholesale food terminals, and the Food Hub Program, for regional food hubs that connect local producers to markets. Organizations can submit an Expression of Interest from October 14 to December 9, 2026.
The Food-Link Fund will create more competitive options for producers and processors that feed into supply chains and more affordable options for buyers and consumers that rely on them.
Food security starts with ensuring families can access fresh, affordable and nutritious food. Investments made through the Strategy will see lower prices at the grocery store, greater choice in where to shop and what to buy for Canadian families.
Key Messages
On June 11, the Prime Minister launched Canada’s first-ever National Food Security Strategy.
Backed by $3.2 billion in investments over 10 years, including the $1 billion Food-Link Fund, this strategy will broaden the market for independent retailers, boost domestic food production, and build a stronger, more independent, and more affordable food system for all Canadians.
Through the Food-Link Fund, our government is taking action to strengthen food distribution infrastructure, improve connections between producers and markets, and build more resilient and competitive regional food systems.
The launch of the Food-Link Fund marks an important step toward strengthening Canada’s food supply chains, improving distribution efficiency and supporting greater access to affordable, locally produced food.
Through the Food Terminal Fund, we’ll help build or expand up to four major wholesale food terminals across the country – large marketplaces that will give independent grocers steady access to affordable food.
Through the Food Hub Program, we’re investing in regional facilities, equipment and logistics, so local producers can get their products to market and our supply chains run more smoothly.
