The Government of Canada is contributing CAD $5 million for an indigenous-owned industrial hemp processing plant to be established in the province of Alberta.

12 months ago

  Situated at Elk Point, the plant will be capable of processing 40,000 tons of hemp stalk annually. This will be used in a variety of products including textiles initially and then moving into building materials, fertilizer, and paper. The plant is expected to be operational in summer of 2025. Minister for PrairiesCan Dan Vandal […]