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Montreal's public markets: A local solution to new...
Dear Montrealers,
As General Director of the Société des Marchés publics de Montréal, I am convinced that the recent economic changes imposed by...
Dear Montrealers,
As General Director of the Société des Marchés publics de Montréal, I am convinced that the recent economic changes imposed by the Trump administration, especially the new tariffs, offer a unique opportunity to strengthen our commitment to local production and consumption. These tariffs, which will have a direct impact on the cost of imported products, remind us of the importance of supporting our local producers and actively participating in the creation of a sustainable and resilient food system. I'm convinced that one solution to the new tariffs for the food sector lies in promoting our short supply chains.
For generations, Montreal's public markets - the Jean-Talon Market, the Atwater Market, the Maisonneuve Market, as well as the many smaller markets scattered throughout our city - have been at the heart of our food access. They are not only places for socializing and sharing, but also bastions of the social economy and local purchasing. When you choose to shop at these markets, you're investing directly in local food entrepreneurs, farmers and artisans, and our entire economy benefits as a result.
The challenges posed by the new tariffs are real and significant. However, they do highlight the importance of strengthening our food autonomy and acting on our ability to access fresh, quality products from our terroirs. Montreal's public markets offer you this alternative. By going to them, you're not only helping to protect our purchasing power, but also preserving our environment and promoting a fairer, more inclusive economy.
Public markets are much more than just sales outlets. They are tools for economic, social, environmental and cultural development. They embody diversity, inclusion and the best that our agricultural regions and food artisans have to offer. The proximity they foster between producers and consumers is a strength that enables us, together, to withstand international market fluctuations and foreign trade policies.
Montreal has long understood the importance of its public markets. The Jean-Talon, Atwater, Maisonneuve and other markets are not just iconic landmarks; they reflect our ability to innovate, adapt and thrive together.
So I invite you to make a concrete gesture in the face of new economic challenges: come and discover or rediscover our public markets. Every purchase you make is a concrete and direct gesture towards a sustainable, diversified and equitable food system. Together, let's support our farmers' markets and assert our power to take action every day through our food choices.
Thank you for your commitment,
Nicolas Fabien-Ouellet General Manager Société des Marchés publics de Montréal
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