Cattle producers in Quebec and eastern Canada will see a drop in their carcass disposal and handling costs thanks to the opening of a biomass boiler plant at the Sanimax rendering facility in Levis, Que., by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services, for Official Languages and for the Economic Development … Read more
Beginning May 8, Canadian producers will benefit from more export opportunities in the Middle East. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) announced that Turkey has approved imports of sheep and goat genetics from Canada. This agreement is an important achievement in our continued efforts to expand market access so Canadian producers can continue to grow … Read more
The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) has announced the creation of a milk class for mozzarella cheese to be used on fresh pizzas. The new 3(d) class was approved by the Canadian Milk Supply Management Committee (CMSMC) and will take effect June 1st. This new class will lower costs for restaurants that prepare and cook pizzas … Read more
Trade and market development are fundamental elements of the Canadian economy, and the government is helping Canadian exporters create new opportunities and extended market access. In Toronto, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, Ont.) joined other dignitaries in officially opening the 10th edition of Salon International de l'Alimentation (SIAL) Canada, one … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) announced the appointment of Mike Pickard as a member of the Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC). Pickard’s appointment is effective immediately for a term of three years. More information is available online. Call 613-773-7972.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced that Canadian canola producers and exporters will have expanded access to the lucrative Chinese market. China has approved an additional oilseed crushing facility to begin accepting exports of Canadian canola seed. This new expansion will increase opportunities for sales in … Read more
At the Agriculture in the City event in Saskatoon, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced the new Agriculture Awareness Initiative as part of the Growing Forward 2 framework of programming. The Agriculture Awareness Initiative will provide funding to producers, commodity organizations, agribusinesses and agencies to develop and implement … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) concluded a successful agricultural mission to Mexico, where he strengthened agricultural and trade ties with the new Mexican government and emphasized Canada's willingness to address issues of common interest. Ritz met for the first time with his new counterpart, agriculture secretary Enrique Martinez y Martinez and the secretary of … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) concluded his trade mission to the United States where he advocated for measures that would bring the U.S. into full compliance with its WTO obligations on the mandatory Country-of-Origin Labelling (COOL). In Washington D.C., Ritz met with his counterpart USDA secretary Tom Vilsack to express Canada's strong disappointment with … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, Ont.) led a roundtable discussion with farmers and agricultural stakeholders in Welland, Ont., on federal agricultural issues. Lemieux took the opportunity to reaffirm the government's commitment to creating and protecting jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity. Lemieux also highlighted a number of benefits that Economic … Read more
