AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSaskatchewan Ag Funding: Ottawa is putting more than $10M into nine Saskatchewan agriculture and agri-food projects, including $200,000 for PAMI in Humboldt to buy advanced processing equipment and support producer-focused innovation. Quebec Fisheries Support: The federal government renewed the Quebec Fisheries Fund with CAD 50M over five years to help seafood businesses innovate, reach new markets, and improve infrastructure. Food Hub for Northwestern Ontario: FedNor is investing $500,000 to help the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre develop a regional food hub in Kenora with Seven Generations Education Institute, aiming to boost small processors’ access to equipment, kitchens, retail, and export readiness. Trade Pressure on Canadian Food: As premiers meet ahead of a new U.S. tariff deadline, Carney says Canada will “do whatever it takes” to defend workers, farmers, and businesses—while food and beverage groups warn the 50% tariff hit won’t be fully offset by internal sales changes. Weed Safety Alert: Saskatchewan issued a public warning after toxic black henbane was found near Lake Diefenbaker, with landowners and the RM working to contain and eradicate it.
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