Fraud pilot project in Lambton saves $160,000 in six months
Feds and province give more cash to make agri-food sector COVID-19 safe
October 13, 2020
Agri business are getting more financial help to coer the costs of keeping workers safe during COVID-19.
The federal and provincial agriculture ministers today announced $11.6 million more to help producers build physical barriers for worker separation, upgrading HVAC systems and enhancing hand-washing facilities.
Under the program, the amount farmers can claim for expenses like personal protective equipment, transportation and temporary housing will double to $15,000.
The program also includes a new category for small capital projects up to $100,000 to pay for housing modifications and workplace accommodations that allow for more physical distance.
Ontario’s agri-food sector supports more than 837,000 jobs in Ontario and contributes more than $47.5 billion each year to the province’s economy.
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Heather Wright/The Independent A unique program in Lambton is saving seniors from telephone scammers and catching the eye ofbanks in Canada. Lambton OPP Inspec. Chris Avery told Petrolia councillors Monday an anti-fraud program has stopped scammers from pocketing about $160,000 from Lambton residents in the last six months. Frauds are big business in Canada. Over $638 million was stolen in
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