Canada opens $750-million controlled-environment agriculture program

The federal government has opened a $750-million program for greenhouse and other controlled-environment projects intended to expand year-round Canadian fruit and vegetable production.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada said the Controlled Environment Agriculture Growth Pathway Program has a $650-million technology stream and a $100-million rural and northern stream. Individual projects can seek between $100,000 and $10 million.

Eligible applicants include producers, processors, Indigenous organizations, co-operatives and other industry organizations. Project summaries are accepted from noon Eastern time on October 30 through December 23, according to the program announcement.

Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada news release (October 30, 2026).

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