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Initiative to help open markets for Ontario farm products

September 3, 2019  By Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs


Applications are now being accepted for an initiative designed to help Ontario food and agri-product exporters pursue new markets.

The Ontario government will accept applications for the Market Access Initiative, a new cost-share funding initiative open to all Ontario food and agri-product exporters to assist them in accessing new markets. The Market Access Initiative will assist with diversification projects and is supported through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership). Eligible projects available here

“Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, we are investing in collaborative and innovative solutions to industry challenges. The Government is committed to creating good jobs for our families by helping our farmers and processors in Ontario and across Canada to compete and succeed in markets at home and around the world,” says Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

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“The quality of Ontario’s farm products has and always will be among the best in the world – and trade disputes don’t change this. We’re pleased to apply the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help expand markets for Ontario’s agri-food industry and to support the sector in its efforts to innovate and be open for business,” said Ernie Hardeman, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

Through the Market Access Initiative, sector organizations and businesses can apply for cost-share support for eligible activities that diversify markets for Ontario food products. Eligible projects will include activities such as developing plans to access new international or domestic markets and engaging in new marketing activities to achieve this outcome.

To date, both the federal and Ontario governments have committed cost-share support to more than 2,000 projects through the Partnership to help eligible farmers, processors, other businesses and sector organizations innovate and grow.

The Market Access Initiative will be delivered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. For more information or to access the program materials and applications forms, visit www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/cap/market_access.htm today, or call 1-877-424-1300.


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