Mr. Speaker, Canada's food sovereignty begins with the people who grow and produce our food. In Kitchener—Conestoga, we see that every day. Agriculture is at the heart of our community and farmers feed families across our country.
Recently, I joined the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade and the Canadian ambassador to the U.S. for a national round table with Canadian dairy farmers and producers. We discussed the pressures they face and their determination to keep Canada's food system strong. Safeguarding our food sovereignty requires that we be supportive of the producers who feed us and the families facing rising grocery costs.
Our government's new Canada groceries and essentials benefit will provide targeted support to those who need it most, helping families manage the cost of food. We are also working to reduce food costs by strengthening local food infrastructure, addressing production and supply chain challenges, and investing in domestic food production, including greenhouses.
By supporting farmers and ensuring Canadians can afford the food they need, we are safeguarding Canada's food sovereignty for generations to come.