Feds invest additional $177M in Canadian wine sector to mitigate environmental impacts

The Canadian wine sector is receiving an investment of $177 million from the federal government over the next three years to help it adapt to new challenges in the industry.

Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, made the announcement Friday at Trius Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The money is an extension of the existing Wine Sector Support Program which was originally launched in July 2022 to help licensed Canadian wineries adapt to ongoing and emerging challenges.

The wine industry in Canada continues to face problems related to labour shortages, climate limitations and severe weather events.

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The feds have now invested a total of over $343 million to the program, which is expected to end on March 31, 2027.

“Canada’s wine sector creates jobs, drives economic growth, and supports so many communities right across the country,” MacAulay said.

“This extension of the Wine Sector Support Program will provide vitally important support to our wineries as they continue to innovate and adapt to challenges so the sector can stay strong and competitive for years to come.”