Downtown Diner event celebrates Canadian farmers and the food they produce

The event highlighted farmers' commitment to feeding Canadians and their pivotal role in strengthening the nation's food self-sufficiency and security.

OTTAWA, October 3, 2025 — A special event took place this week to celebrate Canadian food and the farmers who make substantial contributions to our national food system. Parliamentarians and the Ottawa community were invited to attend the Downtown Diner, a pop-up event on Sparks Street, where they enjoyed snacks made with fresh, local ingredients. The event highlighted farmers' commitment to feeding Canadians and their pivotal role in strengthening the nation's food self-sufficiency and security.

Farmers representing the Canadian dairy, chicken, turkey, hatching egg and egg sectors took part in the event, answering questions about farming and agriculture, and discussing government policies and the vital role of supply management in maintaining a strong Canadian agricultural sector.

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