Government of Canada announces $219 million to support farmers and ranchers in Western Canada facing the impacts of drought and wildfires
- Media Manager
- Oct 19, 2023
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Government of Canada - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
News Release
Published: October 20th, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the Government of Canada has allocated $219 million through the AgriRecovery Framework to support farmers and ranchers in Western Canada who are dealing with extraordinary costs due to drought conditions and wildfires.
Canadian farmers and ranchers in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan have faced a number of challenges this growing season, including drought and wildfires. This funding will help them recover and ensure they have the tools they need to continue to be resilient in the face of natural disasters and extreme weather events.
