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Together, these findings show that trade wars not only brought challenges but also uncovered the Greenbelt’s untapped potential. Tyler McCann, Managing Director, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), said: “Agriculture and food have always been important, but changing geopolitics, climate and economics make land the starting point for an increasingly strategic sector. Land-use decisions made today will have long-term impacts on Ontarians’ ability to eat, work, and live in a strong, productive, and thriving province.”
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- To meet the growing demand for local and affordable food and the Grow Ontario Strategy goal of 30% production and consumption of local food by 2032, an agriculture and agri-food strategy for Ontario that capitalizes on the Greenbelt as a strategic asset must be developed.
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- To resist emerging domestic and international pressures, Greenbelt policies must remain effective over the next decade.
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- To boost coordination in decision making, greater collaboration between stakeholders and land use planners must be ensured.
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- To realize agricultural and agri-food opportunities, enhanced investment in local market development and infrastructure as well as agricultural innovation is needed.
- To provide long-term business certainty, farms’ connectivity and succession (transfer of farms ownership and management to next generations) must be supported and incentivized.
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About the Visioning the Future of the Greenbelt series
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The Visioning the Future of the Greenbelt series aims to communicate the Greenbelt’s impact; identify opportunities and challenges in increasing its role in climate adaptation, economic resilience, and provincial prosperity; and provide actionable recommendations for decision-makers to ensure the region continues to thrive.
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About Greenbelt Foundation
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Greenbelt Foundation is a charitable organization, solely dedicated to ensuring Ontario’s Greenbelt remains permanent, protected, and prosperous. We make focused investments in its interconnected natural, agricultural, and economic systems, to ensure a working, thriving Greenbelt for all. Ontario’s Greenbelt is the one of the world’s largest, with over two million acres of farmland, forests, wetlands, and rivers working together to provide clean air, fresh water, and a reliable local food source.
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About Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute
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The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) is an independent, non-partisan, and not-for-profit organization established in 2004. It brings together agri-food leaders to share insights and advance ideas on emerging issues facing the agri-food sector. By providing research, reference materials, and educational resources for stakeholders, CAPI supports long-term growth and prosperity in Canada’s agri-food industry.
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