"AAFC spent $40 million to operate the seven sites in 2024-25. Of that total, $27 million was dedicated to scientific research, while $13 million was attributed to corporate support."
"Beyond operating costs, AAFC says the affected sites also have around $87 million in backlogged maintenance requirements—roughly 13 percent of the department's total national maintenance deficit of $690 million."
"Looking ahead, AAFC is projecting the closures will result in annual operational cost savings of $27 million within three years, and a total of $233 million in savings over the next decade."
The Canadian government plans to close seven Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research facilities, expecting to save $27 million annually. The operational cost for these sites was $40 million in 2024-25, with $27 million for scientific research and $13 million for corporate support. The closures will also address $87 million in deferred maintenance. Over the next decade, total savings are projected at $233 million, although potential exit costs remain uncertain, particularly for the leased Guelph facility.
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