April 8th, 2024
Posted on October 30th, 2024 in Agribusiness
The governments of Canada and Ontario have created the Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative to attract and retain Ontario agri-food workers. This $4-million investment, funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), will strengthen Ontario’s agri-food workforce for years.
Producers and processors can receive up to 50% cost-share support, with a maximum of $40,000 per project. Industry organizations can receive up to a maximum of $100,000 per project.
The key components of the initiative include:
Applications are now being accepted for eligible primary producers, processors, and industry organizations. The deadline to submit applications is September 2, 2025.
For more information about this new initiative:
Governments investing in initiatives to attract and retain agri-food labour – Canada.ca
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