How could the agricultural funding program affect Eastern Ontario's farming sector?
Eastern Ontario farmers may gain access to specialized agricultural support and workshops The Government of Canada, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, is providing the AgriDiversity Program, which offers support to women farmers. This program provides access to personalized support, including expert networks in financial planning, marketing, and legal services. The workshops associated with this funding will be offered both online and in person in Eastern Ontario, helping women farmers strengthen their businesses and leadership skills.
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How it reaches Eastern Ontario
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The Government of Canada and Government of Quebec reached a joint agreement for infrastructure projects, providing up to $98 million from the Government of Canada's Build Communities Strong Fund, which the Government of Quebec will match for a total of up to $196 million. Separately, Amrize began modernizing its cement plant in Saint-Constant, a project expected to expand capacity by 300,000 tonnes annually. Additionally, the Government of Canada announced an investment of up to $179,795 for the Fédération des Agricultrices du Québec through the AgriDiversity Program to support women farmers in Quebec and Eastern Ontario.
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The support provided by the AgriDiversity Program includes interactive workshops on topics such as farm financial management, funding opportunities, communication, and leadership. These workshops will be offered online and in person in both Quebec and Eastern Ontario.
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- saultstar.com Thursday
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- The AgriDiversity Program offers up to $179,795 for the Fédération des Agricultrices du Québec (FAQ).saultstar.com
- The workshops will be offered online and in person in Quebec and Eastern Ontario.saultstar.com
- The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a $3.5-billion, 5-year agreement (2023 to 2028).saultstar.com
Why it matters
For women farmers in Eastern Ontario, this funding provides access to crucial resources that help strengthen the agricultural sector. The support covers personalized assistance and expert networks in areas like financial planning and legal services, which are vital for entrepreneurial growth and business resilience.
This initiative is part of the broader commitment by the Government of Canada to advance gender equality and build a more diverse and inclusive agriculture sector. It complements other federal efforts, such as the $3.2-billion National Food Security Strategy, which aims to reduce food costs and streamline supply chains across Canada.
What we don't know yet
- What specific enrollment requirements apply to women farmers in Eastern Ontario?
- How will the program measure the impact of the workshops on local agricultural productivity?
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- Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaLikelyISED Canada may see increased operational demands managing new federal investment programs
- Saint-ConstantLikelySaint-Constant may see increased local jobs and manufacturing capacity from cement plant modernization
- ContrecœurPossibleContrecœur may benefit from regional infrastructure funding in Quebec
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- saultstar.comThursday
- miragenews.comJul 10
- montrealgazette.comJun 19
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