Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced that, as part of Budget 2016, the federal government will invest $37.6 million in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to modernize a number of AAFC research stations and laboratories in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Quebec. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-1059. On behalf of Agriculture Minister Lawrence … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced an investment of over $1.1 million for the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association to develop a hydrology model of the Assiniboine River Basin that will help predict the effects of flooding, excess moisture and extreme drought on agricultural lands. Based on the new model, a web-based tool will be … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) participated in the G20 Agricultural Ministers’ Meeting in Xi’an, China, where ministers supported the adoption of the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting Declaration. The Declaration focuses on ways the G20 can promote food security, nutrition, sustainable agricultural growth, and rural development. During the G20 meeting MacAulay stressed the importance of trade … Read more
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada issued a statement on the Canadian Dairy Farmers’ rally on Parliament Hill: “Our government is proud to strongly support Canada’s supply management system, dairy farmers, and the entire Canadian dairy industry,” read the statement. “We met with members of the dairy industry and continue to listen in order to find long-term, … Read more
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released the Overview of the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food System, an annual report that provides historical data on the state of the sector. The report indicates that the Canadian agriculture and agri-food system is an integrated and competitive supply chain that continues to help drive the economy. This year’s report, which … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) issued the following statement on the Government of Canada’s commitment to the Canadian dairy industry: “In anticipation of Canadian ratification of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and as part of the government’s strong commitment to the Canadian dairy industry, we … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) concluded an agricultural trade mission to Japan and South Korea today where he was joined by representatives from the Canadian meat, grain and oilseed sectors to emphasize the mutual importance of our trading relationships with these countries. In Tokyo, MacAulay joined the Canadian industry in meetings with the Grain … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) participated in the G7 Niigata Agriculture Ministers’ meeting in Japan, April 23-24, where ministers supported the adoption of the G7 Niigata Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting Declaration. The Declaration focuses on work towards revitalizing rural areas and increasing farmers’ income; improving sustainable agricultural production and productivity; and reducing agriculture’s environmental footprint … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) congratulates the Dairy Farmers of Canada and its “Canadian Quality Milk Program” for having successfully completed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) Food Safety Recognition Program (FSRP). The FSRP provides federal recognition of on-farm and post-farm food safety systems developed and implemented by national industry organizations to enhance food … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) announced a one-year investment of up to $1.9 million for the Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative to attract youth to green jobs within the agriculture and agri-food sector. The initiative follows through on a Government of Canada commitment made in Budget 2016, … Read more
