OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 28, 2026 /CNW/ - Dairy Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada and the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers welcomed Parliamentarians and members of the Ottawa community to the Downtown Diner yesterday--a special pop-up event to celebrate Canadian food and farmers who are helping to build a strong, food-secure future for Canada. Guests enjoyed snacks made with fresh, local Canadian ingredients while discussing the contributions of Canada's system of supply management to our national economy and food system.
Farmers representing Canada's dairy, poultry and egg sectors took centre stage, sharing how supply management provides a foundation for delivering a reliable supply of high-quality, domestically produced food every day. Speaking on behalf of more than 14,295 farmers across Canada, their message was simple: You can count on us. Through conversations with farmers, guests learned about the important role of supply management in building a food system grounded in stability and predictability that supports growth and rigorous animal welfare and food safety standards.
The Downtown Diner highlighted the sizable economic contribution these sectors make, delivering $45.13 billion to Canada's GDP and generating $14.86 billion in tax revenue each year,1 while meeting Canadian consumers' interest in a reliable supply of high-quality food, grown at home. The collaboration extended beyond the event with the release of the latest edition of The Farmers' Times, a publication that shares the stories of the people behind our food and the reasons Canadians are increasingly choosing Canadian food. A copy of The Farmers' Times is available to download online HERE.
For more information about Canada's supply-managed sectors and the farmers who take pride in responding to the needs of their fellow Canadians, visit dairyfarmersofcanada.ca, chickenfarmers.ca, turkeyfarmersofcanada.ca, eggfarmers.ca and chep-poic.ca to learn more.
About Dairy Farmers of Canada
Dairy Farmers of Canada is the national policy, advocacy and promotional organization representing the farmers and farm families operating over 9,000 Canadian dairy farms. DFC strives to create stable conditions for the dairy sector in our country. It also seeks to maintain policies that promote the sustainability of Canadian dairy production and promote dairy products and their health benefits. Visit dairyfarmersofcanada.ca for more information.
About Chicken Farmers of Canada
Chicken Farmers of Canada represents over 2,800 chicken farmers from coast to coast and ensures that the chicken that reaches Canadian's tables is trusted, preferred, and sustainable Canadian chicken. Visit chickenfarmers.ca for more information.
About Turkey Farmers of Canada
Turkey Farmers of Canada is a national organization representing Canada's over 510 turkey farmers. Created in 1974 under the federal Farm Products Agencies Act, the Agency encourages cooperation throughout the Canadian turkey industry, promotes the consumption of turkey meat, and oversees the supply management system for turkey in Canada. Visit turkeyfarmersofcanada.ca for more information.
About Egg Farmers of Canada
Now in its sixth decade as one of Canada's leading agriculture organizations, Egg Farmers of Canada manages the national egg supply and promotes egg consumption while representing the interests of 1,290 regulated egg farmers and egg farm families from coast to coast. Visit eggfarmers.ca for more information.
About the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers
Founded in 1986, the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers represents over 200 farmers from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Our mission is to continue to grow a profitable broiler hatching egg industry in Canada in order to ensure a strong, efficient and competitive industry and a dependable supply of quality broiler hatching eggs to the Canadian chicken industry. Visit chep-poic.ca for more information.
__________________________ |
1 Kevin Grier Market Analysis and Consulting Inc. (2024). The 2023 Economic Impact of Dairy, Poultry and Egg Sectors in Canada. [Data]. |
SOURCE Egg Farmers of Canada
Media contact: Elissa Zaks, Senior Public Relations Officer, Egg Farmers of Canada, [email protected], 343-777-6433
Share this article