Why Canada is investing in food terminals

Food terminals are centralized wholesale marketplaces that connect farmers directly with grocery stores and restaurants, eliminating middlemen and reducing transportation costs. By bringing buyers and sellers together in one location, these terminals create competition that can lower food prices and improve supply chain efficiency. The Canadian federal government has pledged $1 billion to strengthen the food system by improving existing terminals and building two more by 2028, recognizing that such infrastructure investments can enhance food system resilience and help moderate price increases during supply disruptions.