Cheers: Federal Budget 2026 vows to continue supporting Okanagan wine industry

Wine growers are raising a glass to the Canadian Federal Government following MP Stephen Fuhr’s announcement in Kelowna on Friday, Nov. 13, that promises to renew the Wine Sector Support Program for another three years. ​Budget 2026 proposes $176.9 million for the program starting in 2027-2028 that will provide financial support to help licensed Canadian wineries adapt to ongoing and emerging challenges faced in the industry. ​Fuhr made the announcement at Sandhill Winery in downtown Kelowna and said he is very proud to continue supporting world-class wineries throughout the Okanagan and across Canada. ​“I fought really hard to make sure that it was included (in the budget), and I was thrilled that it was… This is very important for this community,” said Fuhr alongside Wine Growers BC, Sandhill Winery and others.

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