The Canadian Government through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (equivalent to the USDA) will provide grants to chicken, turkey, and egg farmers totalling $500 million over a 10- year period. The grants are to compensate for projected losses arising from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
The Poultry and Egg, On-Farm Investment Program will fund construction of new housing or the purchase of equipment including feeding, watering, ventilation and enrichments, especially if promoting energy efficiency. Grants will have to be matched by a 30 percent investment by the farmer. In the case of young farmers, a 15 percent match will be required.