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Canada, First Nations agree on unmet agricultural claims

A handful of specific agricultural benefit claims between the federal government and nine First Nations were settled on Friday. Once fully settled, these claims—unmet promises in treaties 5, 6 and 10 territories throughout the Prairie provinces—will represent almost $1.4 billion in combined compensation to these First Nations.

Increasing workforce diversity in Ontario’s agri-food sector

The Agriculture Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI) received $1.5 million in funding to assist minority groups with starting and building agri-food sector businesses. The funding will allow AWEDI to grant up to $100,000 to support business ventures by primary agricultural producers and food processors from under-represented groups. This includes Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, people […] Read more