Canadian Government Invests $162.6M to Strengthen Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Government of Canada is making a $162.6 million investment in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) over the next five years. Approximately $40 million per year will be set aside to maintain the integrity of Canada's food safety system, protecting plant and animals' health to safeguard the food supply, and provide support to Canadian businesses to be able to survive during pandemic interruptions and global trade volatility.
The government's investment in the CFIA will allow the Agency to be able to respond quickly to import and export activities, as well as perform surveillance and be able to digitize forms and documents.