Small grocers embrace Ottawa’s national food security strategy (opens original article in a new tab)

Independent grocers in Ottawa welcome the federal government's national food security strategy, which includes $3 billion in investments to improve competition, affordability, and direct access to manufacturers for small retailers.

• Independent grocers support the federal government's national food security strategy to boost competition and affordability
• The strategy includes $3 billion in investments over 10 years for infrastructure like food terminals and hubs
• Small grocers aim to buy directly from manufacturers to reduce costs and improve quality