The Government of Canada is taking steps to support processors, producers and agri-food businesses who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. These measures include support for workers, increased credit, and increased funding for costs incurred by COVID-19. The following provides a brief summary of these government programs, including details relating to eligibility, how to apply and general terms and conditions, as applicable. We will endeavour to update this page on a daily basis. However, for a complete and up to date description, please consult the applicable program webpage. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to a Goodmans lawyer. Programs include:
- Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program (“MISTFWP”)
- Increasing Credit Availability
- The Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund ("CSSF")
- The National AgriRecovery Initiative
- The Canadian Dairy Commission Borrowing Limit
- The AgriStability Initiative
- Expanding AgriInsurance
- Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program
- Agri-Food Workplace Protection Program
- Closed Programs
Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program (“MISTFWP”)
Learn more here.
Increasing Credit Availability
Learn more here.
The Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund ("CSSF")
Learn more here.
The National AgriRecovery Initiative
Learn more here.
The Canadian Dairy Commission Borrowing Limit
Learn more here.
The AgriStability Initiative
Learn more here.
Expanding AgriInsurance
Learn more here.
Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program
Learn more here.
Agri-Food Workplace Protection Program
Learn more here.
Closed Programs
The Emergency Processing Fund
Learn more here.
The Surplus Food Purchase Program
Learn more here.
Youth Employment and Skills Program ("YESP")
Learn more here.
