Yukon – The annual conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture was held in Whitehorse, Yukon, from July 17 to 19, 2024. FPT Ministers of Agriculture discussed several areas of interest for Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector. The meeting focused on work to advance the resilience and competitiveness of the sector and strengthen the food supply chain. …
Sherbrooke business receives $400,000 in financial assistance from CED. Sherbrooke – Supporting growth through business digitization contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, today announced, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export, Trade and Economic Development met farmers to celebrate the 20th Food Day Canada. She said: “Let’s all take a moment to appreciate the hard work and contributions of Canadian workers in the agri-food sector. Go eat at your favourite local spot, buy some fresh local produce, and enjoy the incredible food has to …
Winnipeg – Funding is now available for initiatives that will support Indigenous participation, address barriers, and build on opportunities in the agriculture and agri-food economy under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today. As a result of engagements, two streams of funding have been developed …
$9.5 million investment supporting key elements of the Grow Ontario Strategy TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $9.5 million over the next three years to equip farmers with the technology they need to maximize the health of their soil and increase their productivity and profitability. This new funding in the 2023 Budget: Building a Strong Ontario will help improve soil data …
Ottawa – Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded a successful one-week trade mission to Japan and Singapore. The mission underscored one of the Government of Canada’s top priorities under the Indo Pacific Strategy (IPS): to expand our partnerships and trade relationships in this region. Throughout the outreach, Minister Bibeau took part in conversations with her international counterparts and …
Renewed collaboration with University of Guelph and Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario driving innovation ELORA — The Ontario government is investing more than $343 million over five years to support agri-food research and innovation. The investments are being made through a new agreement with the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaboration between the province, the University of Guelph and the …
