Canada's chicken and turkey farmers deliver the highest quality products to Canadians. By supporting industry efforts to grow the domestic turkey and chicken markets, the Government of Canada is helping farmers to grow their businesses and ensure continued prosperity of Canada's agriculture sector.
"Funding announced today will provide Canadians with the opportunity to learn more about the steps poultry farmers are taking to provide safe, nutritious food across the country,” said Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri–Food.
Today, Drouin, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri–Food Marie Claude Bibeau, announced $3.5 million (USD 2.8 million) in funding under the Market Development Program for the Turkey Farmers of Canada and Chicken Farmers of Canada. Funding through this program will help increase domestic demand and consumption of Canadian turkey and chicken products through industry–led promotional activities that differentiate Canadian products and producers, and leverage Canada's reputation for high quality poultry products.
"Following the signing of international agreements, our government committed to providing full and fair compensation to Canada's supply–managed sectors, and we are delivering on that commitment. These investments enable poultry producers to promote the high quality of their products across Canada and to expand their markets,” said Bibeau.
Turkey Farmers of Canada will receive up to $2.5 million (USD 2 million) to expand Canadian consumer awareness of the benefits of turkey meat as a primary and alternative protein.
Chicken Farmers of Canada will receive up to $1 million (USD 799,855) to promote to Canadians the excellence of Canadian chicken and the commitment of the farmers who raise them to providing safe, high–quality chicken.
Funding under the Market Development Program will play a critical role in boosting the competitiveness of the poultry industry, while highlighting the commitment of our farmers to providing the best product for Canadian families. These investments will help ensure continued growth and prosperity for our poultry farmers, who help keep Canada's rural communities strong and vibrant.
The Government of Canada is committed to providing full and fair compensation to supply–managed sectors for market access concessions made under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans–Pacific Partnership. Growth for this industry will lead to increased sales and drive economic growth to ensure a resilient agriculture sector.
