Canada’s greenhouse boom is growing output, but not domestic availability

Production does not necessarily translate to availability, especially for fresh produce. While Canada’s fresh vegetable production increased last year, supported by continued growth in greenhouse output, much of that was directed towards exports to the U.S. This contributed to Canada registering a seventh consecutive annual decline in the availability of fresh vegetables for the domestic market. As greenhouse production continues to expand, understanding whether that growth translates into greater domestic food availability—or primarily into export growth—has important implications for Canada's food security and long-term resilience. In this report, we examine what is driving these trends and what they reveal about the evolving role of Canada's greenhouse sector in domestic food supply and export markets.

Fresh vegetable availability is still falling despite higher production
Canada produced more fresh vegetables in 2025, yet Canadians had fewer vegetables available for consumption.

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