Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) issued a statement following the release of the report from the Red Tape Reduction Commission and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Red Tape Awareness Week news release on farmers in Canada. Ritz said that farming, not form-filling, made Canada's agriculture industry the powerful economic driver it currently is. … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced starting January 20, 2012, Canadian beef under 30 months of age can re-enter the South Korean market. Ritz said that for the first time in nearly a decade, Canadian beef can be exported again to what was Canada's fourth-largest market, South Korea. Ritz added that improved trade with … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP Mike Allen (Tobique-Mactaquac, NB) announced the New Brunswick potato producers affected by cold and wet weather in 2011 will have more time to repay their advances under the Advance Payments Program. Allen announced a "Stay of Default" until December 31, 2012 on the repayment … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP Royal Galipeau (Ottawa-Orleans, ON) announced that a new series of Canadian winter-hardy roses will bring improved marketing opportunities and profitability to the ornamental horticulture sector thanks to the support of the government through an investment of $400,000 in funding to the Canadian Nursery Landscape … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) addressed the Western Canadian Wheat Growers 42nd Annual Convention. Ritz said that Bill C-18, Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act positions the entire grain sector for the future – one that is better able to attract investment and encourage farm industry entrepreneurs to seize new markets, increase sales and … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP Dave Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent-Essex, ON) announced that Canadian pork producers will benefit from an investment of $294,500 in funding to initiate small-scale projects for controlling and eradicating viral disease in pork. Van Kesteren said that this targeted investment will help the pork industry enhance … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) and International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) announced that the government has reached a new agreement on an export certificate with the United Arab Emirates. Canadian exporters of live cattle will benefit from access to the UAE market. Industry estimates that the market could provide up to $40 … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) announced Canada's meat processing sector will remain competitive by adopting innovative technologies thanks to over $404,000 in funding in Industries Riopel of Vallee-Jonction, QC. The investment under the Slaughter Waste Innovation Program will support two separate research and development projects at Riopel to maximize … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP Maurice Vellacott (Saskatoon-Wanuskewin, SK) announced more than $85,000 in funding to the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association to enhance the competitiveness of forage farmers internationally. Vellacott said that Canadian farmers will benefit from the continued expansion of international forage markets thanks to the support of the government. This … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) welcomed news that Japan is taking steps that could lead to improved access for beef imports from several countries, including Canada. Japan will review its domestic and import regulations for beef which may lead to expanded access for Canadian beef. Japan will hold public hearings and a risk assessment … Read more
