CED supports over 50 projects to modernize food processing, strengthen national supply chains and boost growth among businesses.
The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, took the opportunity during his visit to Jefo (Jefagro Technologies Inc.) today to announce, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, a total of $33,996,687 in funding for 52 businesses and organizations in Quebec's biofood sector. This CED investment in the biofood sector focuses on the secondary processing and marketing of products from Quebec. Canada's new government is focusing on what it can control by building a stronger, more independent, more resilient economy.
These investments-which align with the vision outlined in the National Food Security Strategy launched by the Prime Minister on June 11, 2026, and with the Strategic Response Fund call for proposals announced by Minister Joly on June 22, 2026-support a range of projects, including through research, innovation and automation. They will enable businesses and organizations to integrate new technologies, improve their processes, increase their productivity and develop innovative solutions and products. It will also be possible for them to strengthen their competitiveness and better process and promote food produced in Canada.
