Canada Commits Over $10 Million to Boost Saskatchewan Livestock Processing

The Canadian government has announced more than $10 million in funding for nine agricultural projects across Saskatchewan. The investment includes support for two livestock processing companies to strengthen the province's agri-food sector.

Source: discoverwestman

North 49 Foods Ltd. will receive funding to increase its production capacity. The company also plans to use the investment to expand into new export markets.

Prairie Meats Inc. will use its share of the funding to upgrade its processing facilities. The improvements will support food production and distribution across Saskatchewan and other parts of Canada.

The funding announcement was made in Langham, Saskatchewan, by Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger. He spoke on behalf of Prairies Economic Development Canada Minister Eleanor Olszewski.

International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu also attended the event, where the federal government outlined its support for agricultural development and food processing in the province.

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