QC-690: Bill 690: An Act respecting the right to food

This bill primarily affects businesses in the agri-food sector, food retail, food distribution, and community food organizations operating in Quebec. A grocery store owner, food producer, or food bank operator in Quebec could find their operations increasingly shaped by government food access policies, including measures to reduce food waste, improve distribution equity, and reduce geographic gaps in food access. The government is directed to facilitate partnerships with businesses and organizations to develop solutions, which may create new collaborative opportunities but also potential regulatory expectations for the agri-food supply chain. While there are no direct compliance mandates on private businesses in this bill, the advisory committee's recommendations could eventually inform regulations that touch day-to-day food handling, distribution, and retail practices.