On Thursday, November 1, 2018, the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food agreed to undertake a study on strengthening support for Indigenous peoples in the agriculture and agri-food industry. The Committee seeks to better understand the needs, challenges and opportunities faced by Indigenous Canadians in this industry. To increase the participation of Indigenous peoples in the growth of the agriculture and agri-food industry, the Committee wishes to explore how the Government of Canada can better develop more inclusive agricultural policies and programs that support current and potential Indigenous agricultural producers.