: Canada’s wine sector is a significant contributor to the country’s economy. Growth takes place in all areas of the value chain, from grape growing to retail sales and tourism.
There are approximately 800 licensed wineries in Canada, of which majority operate in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
The Government of Canada remains committed to helping strengthen the future of Canada’s wine sector to continue to thrive domestically and in the global marketplace.
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, is pleased to share details about a new support program for wineries.
A new Wine Sector Support Program will run for two years, providing wineries up to a total of $166 million in tools they need to stay innovative and competitive, to capitalize on new opportunities.
"Our local products and wine routes contribute to the attractiveness and vitality of our regions. This support for Canadian vineyards will enable them to innovate and be more productive and competitive,” states the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
All wineries that produce or contract out the production of bulk wine from primary agricultural products such as, berries, other fruit, dandelions, rice, and sap, can receive grants through the program.
Individual payments depend on the total litres of eligible wine submitted to the program and individual applicants’ total eligible wine production.
Wineries interested in applying for the first round of grants can apply anytime until August 12th.