# Canadian national food security strategy implementation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-national-food-security-strategy-implementation > Updated: 2026-09-21T12:27:45.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Canadian government is implementing a CA$3.2 billion National Food Security Strategy to strengthen domestic food systems and reduce import dependence. This initiative follows deteriorating trade relations with the United States, including the non-renewal of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and scheduled 50 percent tariffs on Canadian vehicles and steel for January 2027. To support this strategy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald has announced various investments in agricultural technology and infrastructure. In Alberta, nearly $900,000 was allocated to SmartGRO Bioengineering Inc. to scale clean lighting technology for indoor agriculture. In Ontario, investments include C$5 million for Kinghaven Farms to support automation and climate control in greenhouse production, as well as $150 million for Velocity Agri-Capital Partners as part of a larger $2 billion commitment to FAC Capital. These efforts aim to enhance national food security, industry resilience, and global competitiveness through controlled environment agriculture and agri-food infrastructure. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Canada invests in food security and agricultural technology Canada is investing in its food security through a CA$3.2 billion national strategy and a C$5 million investment in Kinghaven Farms to expand automated, local greenhouse production. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-invests-in-food-security-and-agricultural-technology ### 2026-09-18: Canada Agriculture Minister announces investments in Alberta and Ontario Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald completed tours in Alberta and Ontario, announcing significant investments in clean ag-tech and agri-food infrastructure to bolster Canada's food security. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-agriculture-minister-announces-investments-in-alberta-and-ontario --- Cite as: Canadian national food security strategy implementation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-national-food-security-strategy-implementation