Governments Driving Research and Innovation in Ontario

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Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative funding projects that boost production and increase trade opportunities for home grown products TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $16.5 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support agri-food research and innovation projects that will help Ontario develop new technologies, practices and solutions for the agri-food sector. …

Supporting Mental Health Initiatives in ON’s Agri Community

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Canada and Ontario committing over $8 million to provide farmers and their families with mental health resources TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $8 million to support the mental health and wellness of farmers and their families. With this commitment, the Farmer Wellness Initiative, the In the Know program and the Guardian Network will …

Helping BC farmers mitigate, adapt to climate change

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Victoria – As British Columbians continue to experience the impacts of record drought and wildfire, B.C. farmers and ranchers are receiving support so they can continue to produce food in a changing climate. The Regional Extension Program is supporting regional projects focusing on research, knowledge transfer and new technologies. Funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia, the goal …

Investing in Ontario’s Maple Syrup Sector

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Canada and Ontario providing up to $1 million to boost production TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1 million over two years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support productivity and growth in the province’s maple syrup sector. The Maple Production Improvement Initiative will provide eligible maple syrup producers access to …

Bolstering Honey Bee Health

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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 …

Canada, BC help farmers with climate adaptation, drought

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Victoria – British Columbia (B.C.) farmers and ranchers can better prepare for and mitigate impacts of climate change, while continuing to support the province’s food security and a sustainable environment through funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Funding is available via the Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) Program. The BMP Program is now open for its first round …

Bolstering Food Supply System

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Canada and Ontario committing up to $7.5 million to support biosecurity measures to enhance food safety AYLMER – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.5 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help eligible agri-food businesses and contributors enhance their biosecurity measures to support animal and plant health, and food safety. The Biosecurity …

Driving Growth in Ontario Meat Processing Sector

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$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 …

Supporting competitive, sustainable agriculture and agri-food sector

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Fredericton – The annual conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture was held in Fredericton, New Brunswick, from July 19 to 21, 2023. Ministers discussed the agriculture and agri-food sector’s key issues, including the successful launch of the $3.5 billion Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) that came into effect on April 1, 2023. In the face …

Strengthening Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability

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Canada and Ontario committing over $68 million for on-farm actions WEST MONTROSE – Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), the governments of Canada and Ontario are committing more than $68 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative (OASI) to fund three programs designed to support farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient. This Initiative includes …