Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, ON) has returned from Japan, where he worked to strengthen Canada's agriculture and trade ties while promoting the mutual benefits of an Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries. Lemieux said Canada is committed to deepening its economic ties with Japan by ensuring that trade … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country, BC) announced an investment of $245,000 to the Canadian Celiac Association to enhance existing food safety systems to include specific controls for gluten-free foods. The association works to increase awareness of celiac disease and gluten intolerance, and it provides advice … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP Guy Lauzon (Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry, ON) announced an investment of $1.7 million for Sevita International Corporation to increase production and processing of new soybean varieties. The investment will go towards new equipment that will allow Sevita to process a greater variety of soybeans. The company … Read more
Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON) announced that thanks in part to a $12-million investment by the government, Dr. Oetker will bring made-in-London frozen pizzas to North American markets and create over 300 jobs in the London, ON, area in the process. Dr. Oetker has … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP Merv Tweed (Brandon-Souris, MB) announced an investment of over $200,000 for two projects with the Manitoba Pork Council. These projects are being supported by the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program, a five-year (2009-14), $163-million initiative that aims to help the Canadian agricultural sector adapt and … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced that a new producer check-off will be set up to support vital research, market development and technical assistance for the western Canadian grain industry. The draft regulations, to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, will name the Alberta Barley Commission as the administrator of the new … Read more
As part of the government's effort to strengthen the economy, a new initiative launched will help consumers more easily identify and buy Canadian food products at their local grocery stores. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced a new initiative that will promote Canadian food products to consumers in 65 stores across Canada. More information … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP Mark Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, BC) announced an investment of $175,000 to Taplow Ventures Ltd. toward the purchase and installation of a new dryer at its processing facility. Taplow Ventures Ltd. specializes in selling fish and pet foods. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP Mark Warawa (Langley, BC) announced an investment of more than $75,000 to Vista D'oro Farms Ltd. toward the purchase and installation of new equipment for its micro-processing line. The investment made through the AgriProcessing Initiative will be used to purchase new equipment, including larger … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) will join with some of Canada's key agriculture and food exporters to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance. Ritz said the government is proud to work in close partnership with the alliance as it continues to create new market opportunities for the Canadian agriculture and … Read more
