The government is raising the demand for Canada's high-quality food and beverages and creating more export opportunities for Canadian producers at an international trade show and special event in Shanghai, China. Canada's flavourful foods will be showcased to Chinese importers and retailers, world-class chefs, journalists, and consumers at the three-day event. The 16th Food and … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and other members of Parliament will fan out across Canada making Growing Forward announcements that will highlight the benefits of Canada's new agricultural policy framework, Growing Forward 2. Growing Forward 2 is set to capitalize on the gains made under its predecessor by doubling its cost-shared funding for strategic … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) announced an investment for two projects in partnership with the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF). A first investment of more than $185,000 made through the … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) released the 2011-2012 Agriculture and Agri-Food Market Access Report at the Annual Market Access Meeting. Fast said that government understands that opening new markets to increase world-class agriculture exports creates jobs, growth, and long-term prosperity in every region of Canada. More … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) encourages all Canadians to wear green as part of "Show Your 4-H Colours Day" to show national pride for Canada's future farm leaders. As part of National 4-H month, Nov. 7 is designated as "Show your 4-H Colours Day". The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972.
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Conservative MP Blaine Calkins (Wetaskawin, Alta.) announced investments in projects with the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) that will help determine the best hemp varieties by region and will give hemp growers the tools they need to promote Canadian hemp in international markets. An investment of … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced an investment in the British Columbia Blueberry Council (BCBC) to help growers market their blueberries in new and existing international markets. Fast said that Canada's blueberries are gaining recognition around the world for their many health benefits and superior quality, which is why the government is helping … Read more
Canadian farmers will have the opportunity to increase their profits while improving their environmental impact with the support of the government. Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) announced an investment of $350,000 to the Institut de recherche et de developpement en agroenvironnement to develop cost-effective tools for measuring greenhouse gas emissions on the farm. The … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) issued a statement on the resumption of operations at XL Foods Inc. Ritz said the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed with him that following an extensive investigation, oversight of cutting and deboning procedures and testing, it is satisfied with the actions taken at XL Foods Inc. to produce … Read more
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have agreed on the first 10 community pastures to be transitioned at the end of 2013 as part of the wind down of the federal Community Pasture Program. At the same time, a community pasture in Alberta on federal land will also wind down. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, … Read more
