PETERBOROUGH, ON, Oct. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will make an announcement to strengthen Canada's food sector, increase domestic food processing capacity and improve access to affordable food, in support of the National Food Security Strategy.

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Time: Noon (ET)

Location: Peterborough, Ontario

Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at media@ised-isde.gc.ca to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.

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