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Canada and Ontario Announce $7.18 Million Investment in Dairy Processing

Justin Barber

16 Jan 2025 — 1 min read

The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced an investment of up to $7.18 million in 70 projects within the province's dairy processing sector. This funding is part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), aimed at enhancing dairy processing capacity and food safety.

The initiative is projected to generate approximately $22 million in total capital investments. Among the projects receiving funding are Four All Ice Cream in Waterloo, Max and Lion Production in Peel Region, Ontario Water Buffalo Co. in Hastings County, and Sargent Family Dairy in Durham Region.

Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, noted that the funding assists processors in updating their facilities. Rob Flack, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, also commented on the initiative's impact on the dairy industry.

The funding is intended to support modernization efforts and improve food safety standards across Ontario.

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