For release: August 05, 2004
Minister Peters Opens Discussion on Future
Strategies for Ontario's Agri-food Sector
Discussion Paper and Guide Now Available on Ministry
Web Site
GUELPH - Minister of Agriculture and Food Steve Peters is
calling on those within Ontario's agri-food sector to take part in
an extensive discussion on the future of the industry, which pumps
more than $30 billion into the provincial economy each year.
- A discussion paper, "Providing Solutions: A Discussion on
Future Strategies for Ontario's Agri-Food Sector," recognizes
the sector's significant impact on Ontario's economy and the challenges
it faces. In addition, the paper explores opportunities for the
sector to contribute solutions to such areas as reducing air pollution
with cleaner fuels, meeting electricity demand with agriculturally-derived
power sources, and reducing health care costs with foods that have
extra health benefits.
- Agri-food stakeholders are invited to review the paper and provide
their views to the ministry. Information on how to provide those
views is detailed on the back page of the discussion guide.
- For a copy of the discussion paper and discussion guide, please
visit the ministry web site at www.gov.on.ca/OMAF, or call toll-free,
1-877-424-1300.
Minister Peters is encouraging all those who are committed to maintaining
a strong, prosperous Ontario agri-food sector to take part in this
important discussion.
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Media Contact:
Mary Devorski
Minister's Office
416-326-3077
416-606-8303 (Mobile)
Program Contact:
Lisa Trevisan
Policy Advisor
416-314-4249
