Farm Debt Mediation Service

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Farm Debt Mediation Service a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Farm Debt Mediation Service is a Expert Advice

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Farm Debt Mediation Service?

Farm Debt Mediation Service is funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the Farm Debt Mediation Service program?

To be eligible for the Farm Debt Mediation Service program, you must: • The applicant must be a farmer experiencing financial difficulties in meeting their financial obligations. • The applicant must be seeking financial counselling and/or mediation services to resolve issues with their creditors.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Farm Debt Mediation Service?

You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).

Q: Where is the Farm Debt Mediation Service available?

The Farm Debt Mediation Service program is available across Canada.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Financial counselling and mediation for farmers in financial difficulty.

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Are you a farmer having trouble meeting financial obligations? Access free and confidential mediation services where you and your creditor(s) meet together with a neutral third party who can help you reach a mutually acceptable solution.

Activities funded

The Farm Debt Mediation Service focuses on providing financial counselling and mediation for farmers facing financial difficulties. This service aims to create a neutral platform where farmers and their creditors can come together to find mutually acceptable solutions.

Facilitating financial counselling services for farmers.
Providing mediation between farmers and creditors with a temporary stay of proceedings.
Offering mediation services without a stay of proceedings for farmers and creditors.
Assisting in the development of a farmer's recovery plan in consultation with a financial expert.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 13,000

Developing a comprehensive financial recovery plan for family-run apple orchards

$ 18,000

Financial counselling for dairy farmers to develop customized recovery plans

$ 9,000

Financial counselling and mediation for small-scale poultry farmers

$ 9,000

Financial counselling for struggling corn farmers to manage debt

$ 10,000

Meeting with creditors and mediators for livestock farmers facing bankruptcy

$ 6,500

Mediation services for organic vegetable farmers facing debt issues

Eligibility

Eligibility for participating in the Farm Debt Mediation Service is based on the applicant's status as a farmer facing financial difficulties.

The applicant must be a farmer experiencing difficulties meeting their financial obligations.
Participation is voluntary and requires agreement from both the farmer and their creditor(s) to engage in mediation.

Who is eligible?

Eligible individuals for the Farm Debt Mediation Service are farmers who are encountering difficulties in meeting their financial obligations. This service caters specifically to individual producers facing financial distress, offering them financial counselling and mediation to facilitate discussions with their creditors.

Who is not eligible

This program is designed to support farmers facing financial challenges. Specific types of companies and industries ineligible for this program are not detailed in the provided context.

Selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

Financial need and viability of the proposed recovery plan
Farmer's ability and commitment to implement the plan
Good faith participation in the mediation process
Willingness to negotiate and reach a mutually acceptable solution

How to apply

Prepare Documentation

Gather all relevant financial documents that pertain to your current financial obligations and status.
Ensure all creditor information is accurate and up to date.

Contact FDMS

Reach out to the Farm Debt Mediation Service for an initial consultation.
Discuss your situation with a representative to understand the process.

Application Submission

Submit your application for mediation services, including all necessary financial documents.
Choose between Section 5(1)(a) or Section 5(1)(b) depending on your needs regarding the stay of proceedings.

Assignment of Financial Consultant

A qualified financial consultant will be assigned to your case to assist in the mediation process.
Work collaboratively with the consultant to develop a recovery plan tailored to your needs.

Attend Mediation Meeting

A meeting will be scheduled with you, your creditor(s), and the mediator to discuss the plan.
Negotiate terms that are beneficial and acceptable to all parties involved.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The mediation service is voluntary, private, and confidential.
A neutral forum is provided to facilitate discussions between farmers and creditors.
Two sections define the mediation options: one includes a stay of proceedings, and the other does not.
The majority of cases result in a signed agreement between the parties involved.
A qualified financial consultant is provided to assist and guide participants through the process.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Farm Debt Mediation Service Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Farm Debt Mediation Service. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.