Canada's agriculture minister used World Food Day as a platform to call on countries to support farmers to improve livelihoods in rural areas and communities impacted by migration.
Lawrence MacAualay spoke to the them of World Food Day, which is 'Changing The Future Of Migration'.
The Minister underscored the role Canada is playing in support of farmers around the world, and the challenges migrants face in the agriculture sector.
He stressed the importance of creating opportunities for agricultural development in areas affected by migration.
That includes helping farmers develop, innovate and increase their yields, supporting fair and open trade, and empowering women and girls who contribute to the agricultural sector in areas impacted by migration such as Africa and Asia.
Today was the final day of a trade mission to Europe in which the Minister promoted Canadian food to Europeans and the world at the world’s largest food and beverage trade show, and discussed exports with European officials.
