Market Talks

2025-06-21

 

Market Talks at the St. Lawrence Market North 

Open to the public during Saturday Farmers’ Market hours, the St. Lawrence Market is inviting leaders from the food, farming, and public market sectors to participate in two engaging and two important talks to wrap up Public Market Week.

When: Saturday June 21st

Location: North Market 2nd mezzanine 

Talk 1: Love Local Markets – 100% Canadian & free from Tariffs 

Time: 10am to 11am

Toronto is home to 160 public markets, primarily managed by community members dedicated to improving their neighborhoods. These markets enhance local well-being, provide access to fresh food, create economic opportunities, and promote climate action at little to no cost to the city. With the current U.S. tariffs impacting local entrepreneurs and climate change making food production more challenging in our region, what is the role public markets can play as part of the solution? Let’s hear from community experts about their efforts, the value of public markets, and why both residents and entrepreneurs love their local markets. 

Host: Marina Queirolo, City of Toronto Economic & Culture Division, Main Streets Unit, Public Markets

Panelists:

 

Talk 2: Strengthening the Local Regional Food System, now more than ever!

Time: 1pm to 2:30pm

Strengthening the local regional food system has always been essential. However, with the current U.S. tariffs impacting our economy and climate change making food production more challenging in our region, it is now more important than ever to develop programs, policies, and resources that support Ontario’s farmers, manufacturers, distributors, and mid-sized retailers who provide local food to our city. Let’s hear from thought leaders and community experts sharing their knowledge and experiences on this issue, bringing new ideas to the table.

 

Host: Lauren Baker, Global Alliance for the Future of Food

Panelists:

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