Canada and Ontario bolstering honey bee health

Published May 21, 2024

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The Canadian and Ontario governments are boosting funding for the Honey Bee Health Initiative by up to $1 million to aid Ontario beekeepers in protecting their colonies from pests like varroa mites. This initiative, part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, initially launched with over $1.3 million and has supported 218 projects. The funding aims to improve the resilience and competitiveness of beekeeping operations, ensuring food supply chain stability and supporting the Grow Ontario Strategy. Managed by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, this effort is part of a larger $3.5 billion investment to strengthen Canada's agriculture sector.

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TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are increasing funding to the Honey Bee Health Initiative by up to $1 million to help improve the resiliency and competitiveness of beekeeper operations in Ontario. The additional funding will help more Ontario beekeepers better protect their colonies over the winter and protect against invasive pests such as varroa mites which pose a serious threat to honey bee health. “So many of the crops grown across Ontario depend on healthy bee populations,” said the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “We’re expanding this vitally important support for our beekeepers so they can safeguard their livelihoods and keep their honey bee colonies healthy and sustainable." The Honey Bee Health Initiative, made possible through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), initially opened on September 15, 2023 with a budget of over $1.3 million. To date, 218 projects have been approved. ...

Source: Ontario