Canadian Agricultural Partnership

What Canadian Agricultural Partnership does

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership — formally the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Partenariat canadien pour une agriculture durable) — is a $3.5 billion, five-year (2023-2028) policy framework jointly funded and administered by Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). It replaced the prior Canadian Agricultural Partnership effective April 1, 2023, and is anchored by five strategic priorities: sector capacity and growth, climate and environment, science and innovation, market development and trade, and resilience and public trust. The framework delivers a portfolio of grant, loan, risk-management, and technical-assistance programs — including AgriInvest, AgriStability, AgriMarketing, AgriInnovate, AgriScience, the Agricultural Clean Technology Program, Agricultural Climate Solutions / Living Labs, the On-Farm Climate Action Fund, the Indigenous Pathfinder Service, and the Farm Debt Mediation Service — alongside trade, export, and market-intelligence services.

Beneficiaries span Canadian farmers and producers, agricultural processors and businesses, Indigenous communities engaged in agriculture, youth and new entrants, and supply-managed sectors (dairy, poultry, eggs) receiving trade-agreement compensation exceeding $4.8 billion. Delivery is coordinated across all 13 provinces and territories through AAFC's national office in Ottawa, regional research centres (Central Experimental Farm, Saint-Hyacinthe R&D Centre), Farm Credit Canada, and digital portals including AgriPal and Canada.ca. The framework does not generate commercial revenue; it is funded through parliamentary appropriations cost-shared with provincial/territorial governments and distributed as grants, risk-management payments, and program support. Leadership is ministerial: The Honourable Heath MacDonald serves as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, with Sophie Chatel as Parliamentary Secretary.

Underlying operational infrastructure includes AAFC's science and innovation network (research centres, living laboratories, technology transfer and licensing), data assets (Census of Agriculture, market information service, trade data, geospatial products), and communication channels (official website, bilingual social media, news releases, online consultations). The framework is currently mid-cycle, with the 2028-2033 successor policy framework already in public consultation and new initiatives such as the 2026 National Food Security Strategy and a $300,000 Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program extension signaling continued programmatic expansion.

Name

Canadian Agricultural Partnership

Legal name

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Website

https://agriculture.canada.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a $3.5 billion, five-year (2023-2028) federal-provincial-territorial policy framework administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, delivering grants, risk management, innovation, climate, and market development programs to Canadian farmers, processors, Indigenous communities, and youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Policy and Government Programs

NAICS

Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities (92614), Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Farm Management Services (115116)

SIC

Federal & Federally-Sponsored Credit Agencies (6111), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Administration (BPAIAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supply Chain, Marketing & Contracting Advisory (Grain/Livestock Marketing) (AFACAJAH), Capital Projects & Farm Expansion Advisory (Feasibility, Site Planning, ROI) (AFACAJAN)

Keywords

• Agricultural policy framework
• Farm risk management
• Government grant programs
• Agri-food funding
• Rural development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3.5 billion federal-provincial-territorial policy framework (2023-2028) that funds and administers agricultural programs across Canada. It delivers risk management tools, market development support, innovation funding, clean technology adoption, climate action, and sector-specific grants to Canadian farmers, processors, and Indigenous and youth participants through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). The portfolio includes named programs such as AgriInvest, AgriStability, AgriMarketing, AgriInnovate, AgriScience, the Agricultural Clean Technology Program, and the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program.

Product overview

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (known as the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in English, and Partenariat canadien pour une agriculture durable in French) is a $3.5 billion five-year investment framework (2023-2028) by federal, provincial, and territorial governments to strengthen and grow Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector. It is not a single unified product but rather a portfolio of interconnected programs and services administered through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The programs span multiple domains including risk management (AgriInvest, AgriStability), market development (AgriMarketing Program), innovation (AgriInnovate, AgriScience Program), climate action (Agricultural Climate Solutions, Agricultural Clean Technology Program), and sector-specific support (Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program, Indigenous Pathfinder Service). Producers, processors, and industry stakeholders access these programs to obtain funding, technical assistance, and market support across the agricultural value chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AgriInvest A savings account program for producers that allows them to set aside funds for risk management and investment purposes.
• AgriStability A margin-based program that protects producers against large declines in farm margin.
• AgriMarketing Program Program to help industry stakeholders expand export markets and diversify market opportunities.
• AgriCompetitiveness Program Program to strengthen the agriculture sector by supporting activities that enhance competitiveness.
• AgriDiversity Program Program to help underrepresented groups in agriculture participate and advance.
• AgriInnovate Program Program to support the development and adoption of innovative agriculture products, technologies, and practices.
• AgriScience Program Program supporting research and innovation in the agriculture sector through clusters and projects.
• Agricultural Clean Technology Program Program supporting the development and adoption of clean technologies in agriculture.
• Agricultural Climate Solutions - Living Labs Initiative bringing together researchers and farmers to develop and implement climate solutions.
• Agricultural Climate Solutions - On-Farm Climate Action Fund Fund supporting farmers in adopting practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Advance Payments Program Cash advance program providing producers with easier access to credit based on expected agricultural product values.
• AgriAssurance Program Program supporting the development of assurance systems for agricultural products.
• Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program Program helping poultry and egg producers invest in farm infrastructure improvements.
• Local Food Infrastructure Fund Fund supporting community-based food projects and infrastructure improvements.
• School Food Infrastructure Fund Fund supporting the development of school food infrastructure across Canada.
• Indigenous Pathfinder Service Service helping Indigenous peoples navigate and access agricultural programs and opportunities.
• Canadian Agricultural Loans Act Program Loan program supporting the development of Canadian farms and agricultural cooperatives.
• Farm Debt Mediation Service Service helping financially distressed producers resolve debts through mediation.
• Canadian Strategic Priorities Program Program addressing emerging or unexpected issues and supporting sector-wide priorities.

Quantifiable outcome

• $3.5 billion investment over 5 years (2023-2028) to strengthen and grow Canadian agriculture sector
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• Manitoba Farmer Wellness ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026Joint initiative providing no-cost professional counselling tailored to agricultural workers facing industry-specific pressures including extreme weather, market volatility, rising input costs, labour shortages, and multi-generational family challenges. Governments of Canada and Manitoba providing $300,000 two-year extension.
• Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) GovernmentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2022Multi-governmental partnership for the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. FPT governments collaborate on agricultural policy through annual ministerial conferences, joint program delivery, and shared investment in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The partnership involves all 13 provinces and territories with coordinated 5-year strategic planning.
• British Columbia Ministry of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial partner for agricultural policy implementation in British Columbia.
• Alberta Ministry of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial partner for agricultural policy implementation in Alberta.
• Saskatchewan Ministry of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial partner for agricultural policy implementation in Saskatchewan.
• Manitoba Ministry of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial partner for agricultural policy implementation in Manitoba. Co-delivers programs including the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program.
• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agri-BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial partner for agricultural policy implementation in Ontario.
• Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial partner for agricultural policy implementation in Quebec.
• New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and FisheriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial partner for agricultural policy implementation in New Brunswick.
• Nova Scotia Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial partner for agricultural policy implementation in Nova Scotia.
• Prince Edward Island Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial partner for agricultural policy implementation in Prince Edward Island.
• Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries, Forestry and AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial partner for agricultural policy implementation in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Northwest Territories Department of Industry, Tourism and InvestmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerritorial partner for agricultural policy implementation in Northwest Territories.
• Nunavut Department of Economic Development and TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerritorial partner for agricultural policy implementation in Nunavut.
• Yukon Department of Energy, Mines and ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerritorial partner for agricultural policy implementation in Yukon.
• Canadian Dairy CommissionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortfolio agency responsible for coordinating dairy policy and supporting dairy farmers across Canada.
• Canadian Grain CommissionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency regulating grain handling and establishing grain quality standards.
• Farm Credit CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial institution providing financing, insurance, and software services to farmers and agricultural businesses. Offers mental health support resources through 'Nourishing Resilience' initiative.
• Canadian Agricultural Review CommissionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory body for agricultural dispute resolution and policy review.
• Canadian Pari-Mutuel AgencysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial operating agency of AAFC that regulates and supervises pari-mutuel betting on horse races to ensure fairness for the public.
• Canadian Centre for Agricultural WellbeingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides mental health support resources including the National Farmer Wellness Network hotline and Canadian Agricultural Literacy Program for healthcare providers.
• Do More Agriculture FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health resources and support including AgTalk platform for Canadian agricultural mental health.
• Farm Management CanadasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides resources on mental health and agricultural business management.
• Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec agricultural union working on mental health awareness and destigmatization in farming communities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Australia): Australia's federal agriculture department, which delivers national programs supporting farm productivity, climate adaptation, trade, and biosecurity. Analogous role and program mix to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
• Farm Credit Canada: Canada's Crown corporation providing financing, insurance, and software to agricultural producers. Co-delivers several CAP programs and is the closest domestic partner for the loan, credit, and risk-management components.
• Canadian Dairy Commission: Federal Crown agency coordinating dairy policy and producer support. While sector-specific, it is a major portfolio agency under AAFC with comparable program-administration and funding-allocation functions.
• USDA Risk Management Agency: The US federal agency that administers crop insurance and risk management programs for producers. The closest international counterpart to AgriStability and AgriInvest's margin- and loss-based protection mechanisms.
• AgriInvest Program: A core CAP-administered producer savings and risk-management program. Serves the same producers and uses the same delivery rails, making it a direct adjacent program within the broader framework.
• AgriStability Program: A margin-based producer protection program administered under the partnership that compensates for large declines in farm income. Direct functional peer in the producer risk-management suite.

Regional players

• Ministry for Primary Industries (New Zealand): New Zealand's primary industries ministry, administering policy, funding, and research support for the agriculture, horticulture, and forestry sectors. Comparable policy framework focus, though serving a much smaller jurisdiction.

Broad incumbents

• European Union Common Agricultural Policy (CAP): The EU's multi-year, multi-country agricultural policy framework providing income support, rural development, and market measures. Directly comparable to CAP/SCAP as a multi-jurisdictional (EU-member) agricultural funding partnership.
• USDA Farm Service Agency: The US federal agency that administers farm commodity, conservation, credit, and disaster assistance programs. Closely analogous to the Canadian Agricultural Partnership's federal delivery arm for risk management and producer support, though operating in the US context.
• Defra (UK): The UK department overseeing agriculture, environment, and rural affairs policy, including post-Brexit farm support schemes. A national-level administrative counterpart delivering agricultural funding and policy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AAFC_Canada
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AgricultureCanadaEng
• Facebookfacebook.com/CanadianAgriculture
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aafc-aac
• Instagraminstagram.com/cdn_agriculture

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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