(STURGEON FALLS, ON) Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $786,294 in Economic Partners Sudbury East/West Nipissing to ensure the continued operation of the Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion at the 2025 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (the Royal).
The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor.
“We have an incredible agricultural sector in Northern Ontario, and this flagship initiative allows our farmers and producers to showcase their products and services to a global audience of nearly 300,000 people. This investment of $786,294 will enable the world to discover and purchase many of the great agri-food treasures our region has to offer,” said Secretary of State (Rural Development) and MP Pauline Rochefort.
The agri-food sector is vital to our social and economic well-being, and our businesses have a lot of fantastic products and services to offer the world. A strong agri-food sector means good, healthy foods, and it means strong, self-reliant communities. It also means strong supply chains.
"By showcasing our agri-food businesses and producers on a global stage, we can help them increase sales and expand into new markets so they take their business to the next level," added Rochefort.
Agricultural leaders and 4-H Club members from the Nipissing - Timiskaming riding will attend the Royal Winter Fair to exhibit their livestock and showcase the strength of the agricultural community and opportunities in the riding.