Improving Food Safety in Canada: Toward a More Risk-Responsive System

Given the importance of food safety and calls to improve Canada’s responsiveness to food safety risks, there is a need for an informed dialogue about how well the current system performs, what could be changed to enhance performance, and what options are appropriate for achieving change. This report provides a foundation for that dialogue. It examines and assesses the structure and performance of the current food safety system, provides an overview of issues and challenges to enhancing food safety in Canada, and identifies the drivers and constraints that influence industry investment in food safety and consumer behaviour. The report’s final chapter identifies potential solutions and key areas for action to improve food safety in Canada.