New Provincial Task Force To Focus On Food Security, Growth, Economy

The BC government has introduced a new Premier’s task force on agriculture and food economy.

“All British Columbians want reliable access to healthy and affordable food,” said Premier David Eby.

“We must protect our food sources and our agricultural sector in the face of the threat of unfair and damaging tariffs. The respected industry leaders in our task force will provide the government with first-hand knowledge of how to prepare and respond to these threats, as we continue to grow our agricultural sector.”

The new task force, the Province says, is a result of ongoing conversations with industry and allows government to work closely with B.C.’s agriculture and food sector to increase the growth and competitiveness of B.C. products.

Members will recommend how to ensure people in British Columbia have continued access to healthy and affordable food, no matter what happens with U.S. tariffs or a trade war.

The task force will have 15 representatives from across the agriculture and food sector.

It will be co-chaired by leadership from the BC Agriculture Council, which advocates on behalf of 29 member associations, and BC Food and Beverage, which represents a diverse range of processors throughout the province, along with the deputy minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

The group will hold its first meeting next week, virtually, and is expected to meet in person on a quarterly basis over the next 12 to 18 months.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.