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Trudeau Announces More Than $252 Million To Help Agri-Food Industry

On Tuesday, the federal government announced a new investment of more than $252 million to help the agri-food industry deal with the impact of COVID-19.
 
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced more than $77 million to help food processors protect the safety of workers.
 
He also announced a $125 million AgriRecovery initiative to help the beef and pork sectors. This is an initial investment.
 
The government will also be launching a surplus food purchase program with a starting fund of $50 million.
 
Additionally, the Canadian Dairy Commission will see its credit line increased by $200 million.
 
"We know that farmers still have concerns about what this pandemic means for their industry long-term," said Trudeau. "Having enough workers for harvesting later in the season. Having enough personal protective equipment for workers. These are valid concerns and I can assure you that we are working with farmers, stakeholders, and provinces and territories to find lasting solutions."
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