Government of Canada announces $219 million to support farmers and ranchers in Western Canada facing the impacts of drought and wildfires

Published on October 20, 2023

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the Government of Canada has allocated $219 million through the AgriRecovery Framework to support farmers and ranchers in Western Canada who are dealing with extraordinary costs due to drought conditions and wildfires.

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