The Sky’s the Limit: The Viability of Canada’s Food Economy

The Sky’s the Limit explores the viability of Canada’s food economy. It considers the industry, company, plant, and farm viability that, while achieving commercial success, address the nutritional needs of Canadians. The report draws on a variety of sources, including a thorough review of the relevant literature; data from the Centre for Food in Canada’s proprietary surveys: the Industry Survey and the Household Survey; and the extensive use of other data sources, most notably from Statistics Canada. The report also highlights four examples of innovative and adaptable Canadian food companies whose viability support many jobs, and contribute to the wealth and standard of living of large numbers of Canadians and communities. It concludes with six suggestions for improving the viability of Canada’s food economy.