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Canada investing CAD 50 million in automation, AI to boost domestic processing capacity

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Canada is investing CAD 50 million in the Canadian Food Innovation Network to help food processors adopt automation, artificial intelligence and other technology. The funding, announced by Quebec Minister of Industry and Economic Development Mélanie Joly, comes through the Strategic Response Fund and the National Food Security Strategy. CFIN says more than 200 small and medium-sized businesses will receive most of the support, and it plans to grow its network to 20,000 members.