Canada Renews Commitment to Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Focuses on Global Food Security
Ottawa – Canada has reaffirmed its dedication to global food security through renewed support for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Ahmed Hussen, the country’s Minister of International Development, shared the news on social media, highlighting the critical role Canadian farmers will play in this initiative.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Hussen emphasized that Canadian farmers will contribute by donating proceeds from their crops. This effort will support communities around the world affected by conflict and extreme weather, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive much-needed food aid.
Canada is renewing its commitment to the Canadian @Foodgrains Bank to strengthen global food security while empowering Canadian farmers.
Farmers will play a key role by donating proceeds from their crops, supporting communities worldwide impacted by conflict and extreme weather. pic.twitter.com/q5J5ky01bJ
— Ahmed Hussen (@HonAhmedHussen) September 12, 2024
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a longstanding partner in fighting hunger, works with farmers across the country to generate resources for international food programs. Hussen’s announcement reinforces the government’s commitment to empowering Canadian farmers while addressing the urgent needs of those facing food insecurity globally.
Andy Harrington, executive director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, praised the renewed support, noting that the initiative strengthens Canada’s role in combating hunger on the global stage.
This renewed commitment comes at a time when food insecurity is increasingly driven by climate-related disasters and ongoing conflicts, making international cooperation more crucial than ever.
Alwin Marshall-Squire is the Editor-in-Chief of S-Q Publications Inc., overseeing editorial strategy for GTA Weekly, GTA Today, and Vision Newspaper. He leads the publications’ mission to deliver bold, original journalism focused on the people and communities of the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, and the global Caribbean diaspora.
Also writes for GTA Weekly and GTA Today.
