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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000921895-22-002018
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20220614
FILED AS OF DATE:		20220616
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20220616

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Engaged Capital Holdings, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001580769

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34198
		FILM NUMBER:		221021968

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 250
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92660
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(949) 734-7900

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 250
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92660

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Engaged Capital LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001559771
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34198
		FILM NUMBER:		221021969

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 250
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92660
		BUSINESS PHONE:		949-734-7900

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 250
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92660

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Engaged Capital Flagship Fund, L.P.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001559850
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34198
		FILM NUMBER:		221021971

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 250
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90272
		BUSINESS PHONE:		949-734-7900

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 250
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90272

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Engaged Capital Fund, LP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20160805

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Engaged Capital Flagship Fund, LP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20160707

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ENGAGED CAPITAL II LP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20121009

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Engaged Capital Flagship Master Fund, LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001580761

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34198
		FILM NUMBER:		221021974

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		CRICKET SQUARE, HUTCHINS DRIVE
		STREET 2:		P.O. BOX 2681
		CITY:			GRAND CAYMAN
		STATE:			E9
		ZIP:			KY1-1111
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(949) 734-7900

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		CRICKET SQUARE, HUTCHINS DRIVE
		STREET 2:		P.O. BOX 2681
		CITY:			GRAND CAYMAN
		STATE:			E9
		ZIP:			KY1-1111

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Engaged Capital Master Feeder II, LP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20130703

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Engaged Capital Special Situation Fund, LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001813061
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34198
		FILM NUMBER:		221021972

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 250
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92660
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9497347815

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 250
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92660

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Welling Glenn W.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001580771

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34198
		FILM NUMBER:		221021967

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 250
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92660

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Engaged Capital Flagship Fund, Ltd.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001619827
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			E9
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34198
		FILM NUMBER:		221021970

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 250
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92660
		BUSINESS PHONE:		949-734-7900

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 250
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92660

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Engaged Capital Fund, Ltd.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20160805

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Engaged Capital Flagship Fund, Ltd.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20160707

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Engaged Capital II Offshore, Ltd.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20140918

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Engaged Capital Co-Invest IV-A, LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001810615
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34198
		FILM NUMBER:		221021973

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 250
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92660
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9497347815

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 250
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92660

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SunOpta Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000351834
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-FARM PRODUCT RAW MATERIALS [5150]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			Z4
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7078 SHADY OAK ROAD
		CITY:			EDEN PRAIRIE
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55344
		BUSINESS PHONE:		952-820-2518

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7078 SHADY OAK ROAD
		CITY:			EDEN PRAIRIE
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55344

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SUNOPTA INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20031107

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	STAKE TECHNOLOGY LTD
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940901
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                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>0</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>By: Engaged Capital Special Situation Fund, LP</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F2"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </derivativeTransaction>
    </derivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">This Form 4 is filed jointly by Engaged Capital Flagship Master Fund, LP (&quot;Engaged Capital Flagship Master&quot;), Engaged Capital Co-Invest IV-A, LP (&quot;Engaged Capital Co-Invest IV-A&quot;), Engaged Capital Special Situation Fund, LP (&quot;Engaged Capital Special Situation&quot;), Engaged Capital Flagship Fund, LP (&quot;Engaged Capital Fund&quot;), Engaged Capital Flagship Fund, Ltd. (&quot;Engaged Capital Offshore&quot;), Engaged Capital, LLC (&quot;Engaged Capital&quot;), Engaged Capital Holdings, LLC (&quot;Engaged Holdings&quot;) and Glenn W. Welling (collectively, the &quot;Reporting Persons&quot;). Each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be a member of a Section 13(d) group that collectively beneficially owns more than 10% of SunOpta Inc.'s (the &quot;Issuer&quot;) outstanding Common Shares. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Securities owned directly by Engaged Capital Special Situation. As the general partner and investment adviser of Engaged Capital Special Situation, Engaged Capital may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Engaged Capital Special Situation. Engaged Holdings, as the managing member of Engaged Capital, may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Engaged Capital Special Situation. Mr. Welling, as the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Engaged Capital and sole member of Engaged Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Engaged Capital Special Situation.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Securities owned directly by Engaged Capital Flagship Master. As feeder funds of Engaged Capital Flagship Master, each of Engaged Capital Fund and Engaged Capital Offshore may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Engaged Capital Flagship Master. As the general partner and investment adviser of Engaged Capital Flagship Master, Engaged Capital may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Engaged Capital Flagship Master. Engaged Holdings, as the managing member of Engaged Capital, may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Engaged Capital Flagship Master. Mr. Welling, by virtue of his position as the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Engaged Capital, and as the sole member of Engaged Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Engaged Capital Flagship Master.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Securities held in an account separately managed by Engaged Capital (the &quot;Engaged Capital Account&quot;). Engaged Capital, as the investment adviser of the Engaged Capital Account, may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held in the Engaged Capital Account. Engaged Holdings, as the managing member of Engaged Capital, may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held in the Engaged Capital Account. Mr. Welling, by virtue of his position as the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Engaged Capital, and as the sole member of Engaged Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held in the Engaged Capital Account.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Represents the reference price associated with the applicable Swap (as defined below).</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">Engaged Capital Special Situation previously entered into cash-settled total return swap agreements (the &quot;Swaps&quot;) with an unaffiliated third party financial institution as the counterparty. Engaged Capital Special Situation no longer has any economic exposure to such Swaps. Previously, the Swaps provided Engaged Capital Special Situation with economic results that are comparable to the economic results of ownership, but did not provide Engaged Capital Special Situation with the power to vote or direct the voting or dispose of or direct the disposition of the common shares that were the subject of the Swap (the &quot;Subject Shares&quot;). The Reporting Persons expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the Subject Shares except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Engaged Capital, LLC; By: /s/ Glenn W. Welling, Authorized Signatory</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2022-06-16</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Engaged Capital Holdings, LLC; By: /s/ Glenn W. Welling, Authorized Signatory</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2022-06-16</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Glenn W. Welling</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2022-06-16</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Engaged Capital Flagship Master Fund, LP; By: Engaged Capital, LLC; By: /s/ Glenn W. Welling, Authorized Signatory</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2022-06-16</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Engaged Capital Co-Invest IV-A, LP; By: Engaged Capital, LLC; By: /s/ Glenn W. Welling, Authorized Signatory</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2022-06-16</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Engaged Capital Special Situation Fund, LP; By: Engaged Capital, LLC; By: /s/ Glenn W. Welling, Authorized Signatory</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2022-06-16</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Engaged Capital Flagship Fund, LP; By: Engaged Capital, LLC; By: /s/ Glenn W. Welling, Authorized Signatory</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2022-06-16</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Engaged Capital Flagship Fund, Ltd.; By: /s/ Glenn W. Welling, Director</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2022-06-16</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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