The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of Canada's agricultural community while supporting the long-term sustainability and success of the sector.
Today, ahead of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), which takes place March 16 to 22 this year, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced up to $1,607,291 over 3 years to the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) through the AgriCompetitiveness Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
This funding will support a range of initiatives aimed at improving farm safety and reducing the risk of injuries in Canadian agriculture. Through national leadership, training programs, awareness campaigns, and on-farm resources, CASA will help farmers, farm families, and workers adopt safer practices.
Farm safety is about protecting everyone on the farm, from experienced producers to the next generation. One initative will focus on ensuring the health and safety of children and youth by developing safety education resources and promoting a new child and youth agricultural safety week. In addition to promoting physical safety, the funding will support mental health initiatives that address the unique stresses of farm life.