New funding supports Indigenous food sovereignty, security
Press Release Nov. 29, 2024 VICTORIA – Indigenous farmers, communities and governments can access new funding to help strengthen food security and sovereignty, and increase Indigenous participation in B.C.’s agriculture…
Minister MacAulay attends Agribition and announces support for Canadian agriculture
Press Release From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada November 26, 2024 This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined farmers, exporters, and industry stakeholders at the Canadian…
Minister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan
Press Release From: Prairies Economic Development Canada November 26, 2024 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – PrairiesCan The agriculture and agri-food sector is a major contributor to Canada’s economy, employing thousands of…
Thunderchild First Nation receives Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits after almost 150 years
Press Release From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada November 7, 2024 — Thunderchild First Nation, Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada The Government of…
Ontario Celebrates Excellence in the Agriculture and Food Industry
Press Release 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards honours province’s agri-food leaders TORONTO — The Government of Ontario’s annual Excellence in Agriculture Awards for 2024 is recognizing farmers, processors, industry organizations,…
Celebrating rural success: Minister Sigurdson
Press Release Oct 21, 2024 Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued the following statement on rural successes during Small Business Week: “Small Business Week allows us to celebrate…
Canada settles Agricultural Benefits specific claims with nine First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10
Press Release From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada The Government of Canada is renewing relationships between the Crown and First Nations by addressing Canada’s failure to provide First Nations…
Media Advisory – Minister Anandasangaree to announce Agricultural Benefits specific claims settlements with nine First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10
Press Release From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Ottawa, Ontario — The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will visit Saskatchewan and Alberta. During his visit, Minister Anandasangaree…
Governments Investing in Initiatives to Attract and Retain Agri-Food Labour
Press Release October 08, 2024 TORONTO — The governments of Canada and Ontario are creating the Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative to attract and retain Ontario agri-food workers. Funded through…
Governments Investing to Increase Workforce Diversity in Agriculture
Press Release September 24, 2024 Canada and Ontario strengthening entrepreneurial opportunities for under-represented groups in agri-food TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.5 million…
