Ottawa – Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement to mark Bell Let’s Talk Day: “Our farmers work tirelessly to provide for their families and feed our communities. The realities of farming – long hours, time spent away from loved ones, and tough business decisions – can all have a direct impact on their mental health, and it is vital …
Minister MacAulay announces new investment in mental health support for producers
Ottawa – Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, has announced an investment of up to $1.08 million for the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW) through the AgriCompetitiveness Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This project funds five activities aimed at supporting the mental health of Canadian farmers. This includes supports for mental health literacy education …