Manitoba Boosts Gate Funding to $23.5M for Grain Innovation
Cereals Canada has announced a further $10.5 million investment from the Province of Manitoba in support of the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate), bringing the province’s total commitment to $23.5 million.
“I would like to thank the Province for its continued support of Gate, and Premier Wab Kinew for championing this project over the last nine months,” said Dean Dias, CEO of Cereals Canada. “Today’s announcement puts us another step closer to getting shovels in the ground at a critical time for Canadian agriculture.”
Gate is a planned $102-million, state-of-the-art facility to be developed by Cereals Canada in downtown Winnipeg. The project is designed to serve as an international centre for cereals research, training, and collaboration, supporting innovation and strengthening Canada’s global competitiveness in grain production.
"A strong Manitoba economy depends on helping our agricultural producers reach new markets,” said Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn. “By growing our presence in a wider range of global markets, we’re protecting farmers from trade instability and supporting the people who work every day to put food on our tables. This ensures our producers remain strong and that Manitobans continue to have access to affordable food."
The Gate Capital Campaign, led by former Manitoba senator JoAnne Buth, has now raised $42.65 million toward its fundraising goal. Cereals Canada recently confirmed that the facility will be constructed at the corner of Lombard and Westbrook in Winnipeg, on land donated in kind by James Richardson & Sons, Limited.
“On behalf of the cabinet, I would like to thank Premier Kinew for recognizing Gate as a priority project that positions Manitoba as a nucleus for grains innovation and benefits the whole of Canadian ag,” said Buth. “We look forward to seeing other governments join Manitoba and make their own investments in Gate.”
The campaign continues to seek support from industry partners, agribusinesses, individuals, and all levels of government.
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