The Government of Canada and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture are redirecting funds into existing programs that support farmers and agri-businesses in finding new markets and foster innovation. Through existing Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) programming, the federal and provincial governments are redirecting cost-shared funding into the following programs to further … Read more
Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn met with provincial and territorial counterparts to discuss responses to unjustified U.S. tariffs on Canadian agri-food products. The ministers reaffirmed a united “Team Canada” approach to support producers, explore trade diversification, and strengthen business risk management programs. The full release is … Read more
Liberal MP Bobby Morrissey (Egmont, PEI) announced a federal investment of up to $12 million for Amalgamated Dairies Limited: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is providing up to $10 million through the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund. ACOA is providing up to $2 million through the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program. The full release is available online. Contact annie.cullinan@agr.gc.ca. Agriculture and Agri-food Minister … Read more
Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced the launch of the new $3-million Producer Mental Wellbeing Initiative (PMWI), delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, in partnership with the Privy Council Office’s Impact Canada. This three-year initiative aims to bring forward collaborative solutions that use creative, data-based approaches to help improve the wellbeing of producers; reduce the stigma … Read more
The Government of Québec and the Government of Canada are announcing major changes to the Crop Insurance Program (ASREC) to better meet the changing needs of agricultural businesses, particularly in the context of climate change. The changes are designed to: better protect businesses from climate-related hazards by adding disaster clauses. In particular, the share of … Read more
Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced more than $116 million under the Agricultural Clean Technology Program. This funding will support 119 projects across Canada that will help keep farmers on the cutting edge with clean technologies. The full release is available online. Contact annie.cullinan@agr.gc.ca.
Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) travelled to Washington, D.C. where he met with U.S. officials and key stakeholders to underline the importance of maintaining it. MacAulay met with Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Wes Ward, President of NASDA and Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture; and Blayne Arthur, … Read more
Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced the re-appointment of three members, Michele Hengen, James Laws, and Govert Verstralen to Farm Credit Canada’s Board of Directors. The three members have each served on the Board since 2017 and will continue for a term of four years, effective immediately. The full release is available online. Contact annie.cullinan@agr.gc.ca.
Nova Scotia’s beef producers can now get financial protection through the Maritime Livestock Price Insurance Pilot Program. The Maritime Livestock Price Insurance Pilot Program is a regional initiative scheduled to run until March 2026. The full release is available online. Contact annie.cullinan@agr.gc.ca.
Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced continued funding and commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation. March 31, 2025, is the deadline for Saskatchewan producers to apply, reinstate or cancel their Crop Insurance contract. The full release is available online. Contact annie.cullinan@agr.gc.ca.
