News for Rural Communities

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  1. Saskatchewan’s New Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program Cohort Announced 

    The mentee and mentor pairing for the Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program Cohort Six was announced today in Regina.

  2. Village of St. Peter’s to create new community hub

    Government of Canada support to help strengthen community, boost tourism

  3. New funding supports Indigenous food sovereignty, security

    Indigenous farmers, communities and governments can access new funding to help strengthen food security and sovereignty, and increase Indigenous participation in B.C.’s agriculture and food sectors.

  4. Investing in public transportation in Eskasoni

    The Eskasoni Transit Service is building five new bus shelters with an investment of $95,775 from the federal government.

  5. Governments announce available funding to enhance Ontario’s agri-food sector

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for 3 initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

  6. Backgrounder: Federal government invests in active and rural transit projects in Ontario

    The federal government is investing $310,920 through the Active Transportation Fund and Rural Transit Stream Fund to support five projects in active and rural transportation across Ontario.

  7. Federal government invests in active and rural transit projects in Ontario

    Five communities across Ontario will receive a combined federal investment of over $310,000 for active and rural transit projects.

  8. Minister MacAulay attends Agribition and announces support for Canadian agriculture

    This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined farmers, exporters, and industry stakeholders at the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) in Regina, Saskatchewan.

  9. Sustainability and growth in the Canadian beef sector

    The Government of Canada is investing over $5.4 million in 5 projects aimed at driving growth in the Canadian beef sector.

  10. Minister MacAulay announces funding for innovations in sustainable agricultural technology

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $7.2 million for 4 projects through the AgriInnovate Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

  11. AgriInnovate Program: Innovations in sustainable agriculture

    The Government of Canada is investing over $7.2 million in 4 innovative projects aimed at improving sustainability in Canadian agriculture.

  12. Minister MacAulay concludes productive visit to China

    Last week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Beijing, China, where he met with Chinese industry leaders, importers, and key Canadian stakeholders to advocate for improved commercial opportunities for Canadian farmers, processors and exporters, and reinforce Canada's commitment to exploring ways to support fair competition, a level playing field for businesses, and more open, sustainable and inclusive trade.

  13. Federal government invests in new wheelchair-accessible bus for the Town of Clarenville and surrounding areas

    A new wheelchair-accessible bus will be on the road serving the Clarenville region after an investment of $260,000 from the federal government and the Town of Clarenville.

  14. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Clarenville

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista–Burin–Trinity, His Worship John Pickett, Mayor of Clarenville, and Larry Reid, Chairperson of the Random Age-Friendly Communities Board.

  15. Federal and provincial governments invest in public transit in northwestern New Brunswick

    People living in the Edmundston, Madawaska Maliseet First Nation and Haut-Madawaska area will benefit from accessible public transportation after an investment of more than $1.7 million from the federal, provincial and local governments.

  16. Helping Alberta kids lead with heart, head, hands and health

    A new investment in 4-H Alberta will offer the province's youth new opportunities to get into agriculture.

  17. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Edmundston

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister Responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and Bruno Volpé, CEO of the Northwest Regional Service Commission.

  18. Encouraging Albertans to "Rat on Rats!"

    A new campaign is reminding Albertans to do their part to help keep Alberta rat-free.

  19. Shuswap Association for Community Living expands access to services with a wheelchair accessible vehicle

    The federal government is investing $94,000 in the purchase of a wheelchair accessible bus. With this investment, Shuswap Association for Community Living will be able to extend its services for persons with disabilities within Salmon Arm’s city limits and surrounding communities.

  20. Funding to support 14 First Nations, Inuit and Métis documentary heritage projects

    Library and Archives Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024–2025 funding cycle of its Listen, Hear Our Voices initiative.

  21. An additional $22.2 million to support farm businesses affected by weather hazards in 2023

    The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are launching the Canada-Quebec Initiative to Help Mitigate the Impacts of Excess Rainfall in Quebec in 2023 (known as AgriRecovery).

  22. Governments strengthening Ontario's food supply system

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.5 million to support 365 projects that will help the province's farmers, food processors, and essential farm-supporting agribusinesses protect their operations against pests and diseases while enhancing operational resilience and strengthening public trust in our food supply system.

  23. Governments helping fruit sector seek new opportunities

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are helping 128 apple, tender fruit, and table grape producers grow more popular and hardy varieties of produce. The Growing Future Opportunities Initiative, with funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), is supporting these projects through a $4.4 million investment.

  24. Changes to AgriStability program saving Alberta farmers time and money

    Farmers are vital to Alberta's economy, providing essential food resources and driving rural prosperity, yet they often face burdensome paperwork and high accounting fees that hinder their productivity. Governments are making changes to the AgriStability program to address these challenges.

  25. Governments strengthening mental health services for international agricultural workers

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing nearly $1.8 million over 2 years to provide international agricultural workers (IAWs) in Ontario with enhanced access to mental health supports in Spanish, Tagalog, French and English.

  26. Big changes underway for multi-use Cape Breton facility

    Government of Canada support for upgrades to Canada Games Complex will increase usage, attract premiere events

  27. Transit investments in Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    Transit Cape Breton will have new buses on the road after an investment of more than $2.3 million from the federal government.

  28. Government of Canada announces funding to improve the sustainability and competitiveness of Canadian cereals

    Cereal crops are a staple of Canada’s agricultural sector.

  29. Minister MacAulay announces research funding for an innovative, sustainable poultry sector

    Today, the Honorable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, toured the University of Guelph's research facilities to meet with researchers and learn about their innovative work in support of a sustainable poultry sector.

  30. Terry Duguid to announce investments to the Canadian cereals sector

    Terry Duguid to announce investments to the Canadian cereals sector

  31. Saddle up for more great tourism experiences in Nova Scotia

    ACOA supports successful events and strategic tourism plans in Truro and Amherst

  32. Backgrounder: Saddle up for more great tourism experiences in Nova Scotia

    Tourism boosts local economies, highlights unique attractions, and celebrates the region's rich culture.

  33. Governments investing to improve Ontario farmland

    The governments of Canada and Ontario have awarded over $12.2 million in support to 213 projects designed to help farmers make their agricultural lands more healthy and resilient.

  34. Tourism gets a boost in Colchester and Cumberland Counties

    Tourism gets a boost in Colchester and Cumberland Counties

  35. Governments investing in initiatives to attract and retain agri-food labour

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are creating the Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative to attract and retain Ontario agri-food workers. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), this $4 million investment will strengthen Ontario’s agri-food workforce for years to come.

  36. Government of Canada announces funding to improve animal health and welfare

    Government of Canada announces funding to improve animal health and welfare

  37. Funding available to support documentary heritage organizations

    The call for proposals for the Documentary Heritage Communities Program 2025–2026 is now open

  38. Government of Canada announces funding to advance sustainable farming practices in the organic sector

    Investing in organic farming research is essential for advancing sustainable practices, addressing the sector’s unique challenges, and supporting the continued growth and competitiveness of Canadian organic products.

  39. Minister MacAulay announces investment to improve the long-term sustainability of Eastern Canadian oilseeds

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced up to $4,348,090 over 5 years to the Eastern Canada Oilseed Development Alliance (ECODA) through the AgriScience Program – Projects Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

  40. Westville creating entrepreneurial opportunities as part of ongoing downtown revitalization project

    Government of Canada supports efforts to spur new start-ups

  41. MP Blois to announce investments to support the organic sector

    Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants and Chair of the House of Commons Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee, will be in Port Williams, Nova Scotia to announce federal investments on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, to support sustainable practices in the Canadian organic sector.

  42. Minister MacAulay to announce investments to improve the long-term sustainability of Eastern Canadian oilseeds industry

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce investments to support the long-term security and sustainability of the Eastern Canadian oilseed industry. He will be joined by Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque.

  43. Investing in public transportation in the Annapolis Valley

    Residents in Annapolis and western Kings counties will have increased access to a bookable transportation service after an investment of more than $270,000 from the federal and provincial governments.

  44. Backgrounder: Federal government invests in transportation infrastructure for communities in rural Saskatchewan

    The federal government is investing $4,480,416 through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF) and the Active Transportation Fund (ATF) to support seven projects across Saskatchewan.

  45. Federal government invests in transportation infrastructure for communities in rural Saskatchewan

    The federal government is investing more than $4.4 million in transportation infrastructure projects across rural Saskatchewan.

  46. Ontario Investing to Attract and Retain International Agri-Food Workers

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.5 million over four years to create a more welcoming environment for international agri-food workers (IAWs) who work in Ontario's $51 billion agri-food sector and provide them with stronger supports during their stay here.

  47. More opportunities to stay and play in Ingonish

    Support for four Cape Breton businesses enhances year-round visitor experience

  48. Backgrounder: More opportunities to stay and play in Ingonish

    Support for four Cape Breton businesses enhances year-round visitor experience

  49. Investing in public transportation in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s

    Residents in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s will have access to a new transportation service following an investment of $234,548 from the federal and provincial governments.

  50. Governments Investing to Increase Workforce Diversity in Agriculture

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.5 million in the new Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI) to help minority groups start and build businesses in the agri-food sector.