The original mandate of the Board is to acquire, construct, equip and operate a produce market in the County of York and to acquire and operate such facilities for the transportation and handling of produce as may be necessary purposes of the Terminal.

The Board acts as a landlord and leases land, warehouse units, offices and other facilities to farmers, wholesalers and allied services.  The Board operates a cold storage facility for the use of the wholesale tenants and farmers.
 

In addition, the Board has the following overall objectives:

        -  To try and ensure that the market operates efficiently in order that high quality produce can be provided to the Ontario consumer at competitive prices.

        -  To provide a central marketplace for Ontario growers and produce wholesalers to sell their produce directly to the wholesale and retail trade.

        -  To foster, through controlled buying hours and regulated shipping policies, a competitive market place where buyers and sellers can freely negotiate prices and terms of sale.

        -  Maintain a good working relationship with the wholesale tenants, growers and buyers.

        -  Ensure that the market is properly maintained so that Ontario retailers and institutions will continue to use the market as a major source of supply for the fresh produce.

        -  Ensure that the cash flow from operations is sufficient to cover expenses including all capital and maintenance expenditures.