The Canadian government has launched the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP), providing $23.4 million in funding to bolster the pork industry's defense against African swine fever (ASF). Designed to strengthen biosecurity, manage wild pig populations, and conduct ASF-related research, the program aims to mitigate the risks associated with ASF, a disease that has recently infiltrated several regions, including Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean. Although Canada has yet to encounter ASF, the disease's inroads and the potential repercussions for Canada's pork exports, which constitute 70% of the country's pork production, underscore the importance of this initiative. Organizations including academic institutions, businesses, and government entities can apply for funding until November 2023, with allocations scheduled for the next two years.