Government of Canada invests in the agriculture and agri-food sector to address labour demands
Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector continues to be among the sectors most affected by the pandemic, which caused plant closures, market fluctuations and supply chain delays
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The significant shortage and loss of skilled labour as a result of these pressures needs to be addressed urgently. This is why the Government of Canada is investing to help resolve the current workforce challenges and to advance long-term solutions for the farming and food processing industries.
Today, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, on behalf of Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $19.7 million for two agriculture and agri-food projects under the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP). The announcement comes as Canada’s Agriculture Day is celebrated across the country.
“The future of the agriculture and agri-food sectors is contingent on having a skilled and reliable workforce,” Bibeau said. “Over these past few years in particular, Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector has faced significant challenges in acquiring workers and maintaining stability. These two very important projects will strengthen this crucial sector for generations to come.”
“Organizations like the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council and Food Processing Skills Canada are making sure we’re helping the sector meet post pandemic demand and ensuring Canada’s long term food security.”