July 29, 2022
Manitoba Government Celebrating Local Food, Growers and Producers on Food Day Canada
– – –Legislative Building Will Be Illuminated to Shine Light on Canadian Cuisine: Johnson
The Manitoba government is encouraging Manitobans to celebrate the province’s unique and diverse local and Canadian food, as well as its cuisine culture, by participating in Food Day Canada tomorrow, Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.
“Our government is dedicated to engaging consumers and people in our agriculture and agri-food industries to enhance knowledge and stimulate conversations on how Manitobans think about and value food,” said Johnson. “We encourage all Manitobans to celebrate the amazing diversity of food and cuisine across our province by shopping, cooking and dining on Food Day Canada in Manitoba, as proclaimed today.”
Since its beginning in 2003, Food Day Canada has become one of the nation’s largest and longest-running celebrations of the people and products that make Canada’s food industry great.
From tomorrow evening until sunrise on July 31, the dome of the Legislative Building will be illuminated in red and white lights, along with other iconic locations across the country, in recognition of Food Day Canada. The minister noted once the sun sets, the building will shine for all to see and celebrate.
“We appreciate our hard-working farmers and producers who make it possible for us to enjoy great food at home and when dining out,” said Johnson. “This long-standing national event presents an opportunity here in Manitoba to connect with consumers and with growers who provide us with fresh, delicious food, and with chefs, processors, restaurateurs and home cooks who bring good food to life. With a goal to shine a light on Canadian cuisine, this day is also about nourishment, jobs and pride in our province’s food industry.”
Manitobans are encouraged to visit www.FoodDayCanada.ca to share stories about how they are celebrating Canadian and local food and farming, and to show support by taking a pledge. The website has mapped locations of chefs, restaurants and events offering creative menus and highlighting locally grown and Canadian foods.
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