Food Day Canada

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2021 Date	July 31, 2021

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Food Day Canada in 2021

Saturday, Jul 31

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Food Day Canada History

Food Day Canada seeks to celebrate Canadian culinary arts and the industries that make them possible. This day aims to show appreciation for the agriculture and food sectors in Canada. It acknowledges the farmers, fishermen, producers, everyone who contributes to supplying food for Canadians. It is day in which only Canadian ingredients should be used to make meals.

Food Day Canada was established in 2003 by culinary pioneer Anita Stewart. It began as a response to the sanction of Canadian beef by the United States due to a case of mad cow disease in Alberta. Today, it is a celebration of Canadians and their food. This day is observed annually on the Saturday in August closest to Civic Holiday.

Food Day Canada Facts & Quotes

Food Day Canada was started in 2003 as a reaction to the United State's trade embargo on Canadian beef due to a case of mad cow disease in Alberta. This embargo caused an economic crisis for Canadian farmers and the agricultural sector. Food Day Canada started as the World's Longest BBQ but today it is a culinary celebration for all Canadians. It praises farmers and fishers, chefs and researchers, and all cooks across Canada.
Canada is the fifth largest exporter of agricultural and agri-food products in the world according to the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance. Exports total about $56 billion each year.
According to the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, agriculture and food account for 11% of Canada's goods gross domestic product and 10% of Canada's merchandise trade.
Food Day Canada is also a time for Torontonians and all Canadians to share their food stories and celebrate food by cooking with Canadian ingredients - Mayor John Tory, Food Day Canada 2020

Food Day Canada Top Events and Things to Do

Cook like a Canadian! Explore a long list of well tested Canadian recipes.
Food Day Canada is about celebrating Canadian foods. Explore foods made specifically in Canada.
Watch Toronto's Food Film Fest if you missed it.