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Governments investing in initiatives to attract and retain agri-food labour

| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases

The governments of Canada and Ontario are creating the Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative to attract and retain Ontario agri-food workers. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), this $4 million investment will strengthen Ontario’s agri-food workforce for years to come.


Ontario Investing to Attract and Retain International Agri-Food Workers

| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.5 million over four years to create a more welcoming environment for international agri-food workers (IAWs) who work in Ontario's $51 billion agri-food sector and provide them with stronger supports during their stay here.


Governments Investing to Increase Workforce Diversity in Agriculture

| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.5 million in the new Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI) to help minority groups start and build businesses in the agri-food sector.


Governments Strengthening the Sustainability and Productivity of Ontario Farms

| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $9 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help farmers enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of their farms.


New funding to support potato growers

| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases

New Brunswick potato producers who endured extraordinary costs resulting from excessive moisture during last year's growing season will have access to financial assistance starting this November.


Manitoba Celebrates 10 years of Farm and Food Awareness Week with Support to Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba

| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are encouraging all Manitobans to learn more about the important role that agriculture producers play in ensuring that our agri-food system remains diverse, safe and sustainable by attending at least one of the many events around the province celebrating the 10th annual Farm and Food Awareness Week, September 16th-20th, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.


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