Governments investing over $1.3 million to help beekeepers improve their operations TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing over $1.3 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help improve the resiliency and competitiveness of beekeeper operations in Ontario. “Honey bees and the producers who care for them play a vital role in the production and diversity of …
Driving Growth in Ontario Meat Processing Sector
$10 million investment will build capacity and competitiveness in agri-food sector TORONTO — The Governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10 million under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to enhance the capacity processing capabilities in the province’s meat processing plants and abattoirs through the Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative. “Ontario’s meat processing industry meets the …
Canada invests $18m for diagnostic services for animals
Regina – Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced $18 million to support Prairie Diagnostic Services in Saskatchewan over the next 5 years under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). This investment supports the organization and the work they provide in disease diagnosis, surveillance, research and supporting animal health and welfare. Prairie Diagnostic Services is a veterinary diagnostic laboratory located …
Helping Manitoba’s agriculture, agri-foods sector over 5 years
Winnipeg – Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced $221 million for strategic agricultural initiatives in Manitoba under the new the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a 5-year, $3.5-billion investment by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada’s agri-food and agri-products sectors. This includes …