Saskatoon – Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan’s Minister of Agriculture Daryl Harrison today announced a total of $9.4 million in funding for crop-related research, in addition to $5.4 million in co-funding from industry partners for a combined total of $14.8 million in 2025. Invested through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), the commitment supports …
Toronto – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.18 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in 70 projects across the province to enhance and modernize dairy processing capacity and food safety. The funding from this initiative, which is cost-shared by the dairy sector, is expected to generate approximately $22 million in total capital investments, while reinforcing the supply of …
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.18 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in 70 projects across the province to enhance and modernize dairy processing capacity and food safety. The funding from this initiative, which is cost-shared by the dairy sector, is expected to generate approximately $22 million in total capital …
Ontario – Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that applications will open for the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) on January 27, 2025. Supported by an investment of approximately $13.5 million, YESP is an initiative aimed at helping young Canadians access employment opportunities and gain valuable work experience in the agricultural sector, while contributing to the growth of …
Regina – The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship. There are 4 awards available: a grand prize scholarship valued at $6,000 and 3 runner up scholarships at $3,000 each. This year’s theme is “solutions to challenges in agriculture.” Scholarship applicants are encouraged to explore innovative farming practices, new technologies …
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for three initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The following three initiatives support greater workforce diversity and supply and on-farm sustainability improvements: Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (deadline is December 3, 2024) Labour Force Management …
Ottawa – Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $7.2 million for 4 projects through the AgriInnovate Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This investment aims to drive growth and increase the sustainability of Canada’s agriculture industry through innovative technologies. CRO Quail Farms Inc. (CRO) in Saint Anns, ON is receiving up to $1,645,200 to …
Stoney Creek – The government is supporting the food manufacturing sector so it can advance innovation, adopt new technologies and ensure its continued growth and global competitiveness. This industry is vital to our economy and a key source of Canadian jobs. Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, on behalf of François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, …
Edmonton – A new campaign is reminding Albertans to do their part to help keep Alberta rat-free. For more than 70 years, Alberta has proudly been rat-free, meaning the province prevents the pest from establishing a permanent population while swiftly dealing with any infestations. That famous designation is thanks to the hard work and dedication of Rat Control Program staff, …
Quebec City – The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are launching the Canada-Quebec Initiative to Help Mitigate the Impacts of Excess Rainfall in Quebec in 2023 (known as AgriRecovery). The Canada-Quebec Initiative will provide $22,2 million in addition to the sums already allocated by existing programs. The financial support will partially offset the extraordinary costs incurred by …
