To ensure B.C.’s food supply and food economy continues to grow in the face of U.S. tariff uncertainty, and to help companies find new markets, the government forms a new Premier’s task force on agriculture and food economy.“All British Columbians want reliable access to healthy and affordable food,” said Premier David Eby. “We must protect our food sources and our agricultural sector in the face of the threat of unfair and damaging tariffs. The respected industry leaders in our task force will provide the government with first-hand knowledge of how to prepare and respond to these threats, as we continue to grow our agricultural sector.”The task force will have 15 representatives from across the agriculture and food sector. It will be co-chaired by leadership from the BC Agriculture Council, which advocates on behalf of 29 member associations, and BC Food and Beverage (BCFB), which represents a diverse range of processors throughout the province, along with the deputy minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.(continue in article) (ICE TORONTO)

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