Today, at the Atlantic Grains Council Cereals and Oilseeds 2026 conference, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $27 million in funding to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) over two years (2026 to 2028), including close to $13.47 million in funding for the 2026–27 program year. This funding will support young Canadians across the country as they gain valuable hands-on experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector and contribute to building the next generation of skilled workers.