Governments of Canada and Ontario invest $2M to boost small agri-food safety

Ontario’s Food Safety and Growth Initiative funds small agri-food businesses, up to $75,000 per project. Applications open Oct 19, 2026 to Mar 1, 2027.

IRCNews desk October 5, 2026 Updated October 13, 2026 1 min read

Ontario’s Food Safety and Growth Initiative funds small agri-food businesses, up to $75,000 per project. Applications open Oct 19, 2026 to Mar 1, 2027.

Ontario’s $2M boost for small agri-food businesses could mean safer food, modernization and potential hiring—good news for newcomers, students, workers, employers and families. Applications run Oct 19, 2026 to Mar 1, 2027, or until funds are fully committed.

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