The Canadian Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (CPSA) received a significant boost in funding as Quebec and Ottawa pledged $955 million to support sustainable agriculture in Quebec. The investment is expected to last for the next five years, with the federal government contributing 60% of the total, while Quebec invests 40%. The announcement was made by Quebec’s Minister of Agriculture, André Lamontagne, and Canada’s Minister of Agriculture, Marie-Claude Bibeau, at the Centrale agricole, the largest urban agriculture cooperative in Quebec. The plan was welcomed by the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) and the Association québécoise de la distribution des fruits et légumes (AQDFL), who see the strategic plan as a step in the right direction towards meeting the challenges of the 21st-century agriculture. This investment is a significant step towards sustainable agriculture in Quebec and reinforces the government’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
The renewed bilateral agreement between Quebec and Ottawa under the Canadian Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (CPSA) is set to propel Quebec’s agricultural industry toward a more sustainable future. The joint investment of $955 million over the next five years is $97 million more than the previous strategic framework. In addition, the federal government’s contribution of 60% of the total amount and Quebec’s 40% contribution will allow for customized programs and concrete support for Quebec’s agriculture industry. The announcement was made at the Centrale agricole, the largest urban agriculture cooperative in Quebec, by Quebec’s Minister of Agriculture, André Lamontagne, and Canada’s Minister of Agriculture, Marie-Claude Bibeau. The Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) and the Association québécoise de la distribution des fruits et légumes (AQDFL) have welcomed the announcement and praised the government’s efforts towards sustainability in agriculture. This investment is expected to support Quebec’s agricultural industry in meeting the challenges of the 21st century and ensure a greener and more prosperous future for Quebec’s farmers.
