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Documentation - Growing Forward

Growing Forward is a fresh, new approach to creating a profitable and competitive agricultural sector in Canada.

Our vision

A profitable and innovative agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products industry that seizes opportunities in responding to market demands and contributes to the health and well-being of Canadians.

Our objectives

  • Focusing on building a competitive and innovative sector
  • Ensuring the sector contributes to society's priorities
  • Being proactive in managing risks

Canada's Agriculture Ministers have been working with the sector for the past two years to develop the new policy framework for Growing Forward. For more information on the history and the work behind Growing Forward, please consult the following:

August 2007 Fact Sheet: Toward a New Agricultural Policy Framework

June 29, 2007 - Growing Forward Vision Document

Growing Forward Consultations Website


Growing Forward – a federal, provincial and territorial initiative.