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Start Date: 2025-03-09
End Date: 2025-03-15

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Canada Invests in Food Innovation Networks

On March 13, 2025, Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced additional funding for five Strategic Innovation Fund networks. Included is the Canadian Food Innovation Network, receiving $8.6 million to boost R&D in food processing technologies. The investments aim to attract large-scale investments and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada's food sector.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

National School Food Program Expands

The federal government, alongside Alberta, announced enhancements to the school food programs serving 58,000 students. The agreement, worth $42.2 million over three years, aims to provide healthier meals and reduce grocery costs for families. This initiative is part of the National School Food Program, targeting middle-class job creation and improved child nutrition.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca