Canada: Governments investing up to $8 million in Ontario’s dairy processing sector

TORONTO — The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $8 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to create or increase processing efficiencies and enhance food safety in the province’s dairy processing sector. “Ontario’s dairy processors work tirelessly to ensure their products meet the highest standards for quality and safety,” said the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “Through this $8 million shared investment under Sustainable CAP, processors will be able to access the technology they need to continue to grow and improve their efficiency.” Eligible dairy businesses are invited to apply for funding through the Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative to acquire modern technologies that increase production efficiency and ensure food safety in their facilities. Cost-share support through this initiative can be used to help cover the purchase and installation of new or ...