On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced an investment of more than $1 million in funding for the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance to generate awareness and new sales of Canada's high quality aquaculture products. Ashfield made the announcement while speaking at the 2011 National … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) said that Alberta wheat and barley industry are well positioned to tap new business opportunities as soon as the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act is passed. In remarks to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Ritz reiterated that marketing freedom will not only give wheat and barley farmers the … Read more
In his remarks to the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) reiterated that marketing freedom will not only give wheat and barley farmers the ability to make their own business decisions, but that it will also trigger more economic benefits for the entire grain value chain and Alberta economy. The … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced the formation of the Crop Logistics Working Group in an address to the Inland Terminal Association of Canada. The crop value chain will now have a dedicated forum to exchange views and work to improve the logistical system for farmers, the handling industry and customers. Ritz also took … Read more
Minister of State (Agriculture) Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) announced an investment of up to $763,650 in funding to support the Jewish Community Council of Montreal's efforts to strengthen food safety for kosher certified foods. Paradis said food safety is a priority of the government and for all Canadians and this investment will further increase consumer … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) appeared before the Legislative Committee on Bill C-18, the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act, to explain why Western Canadian farmers must have the freedom to market wheat and barley in the best interest of their individual farms. Ritz said marketing freedom will attract investment, encourage innovation and create … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) was at the site of Rahr Malting's operations to celebrate the company's plan to expand its barley storage facility, another investment in the future of the Western Canadian economy. Rahr Malting will invest $6 million in new malting barley storage as their first step towards a future without the … Read more
Western Canadian wheat and barley farmers will have the freedom to market their grain and will no longer be treated as criminals for selling their own grain after August 1, 2012. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and for the Canadian Wheat Board David Anderson (Cypress Hills-Grassland, SK) said Bill C-18 will give … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) released a report by the Federal Market Access Team, which says the government is creating new trade opportunities for the benefit of farmers. Ritz highlighted that among other positive results, Canadian beef exports to Russia have more than tripled in value since increased beef access was gained in recent … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced $195,000 in funding through the AgriMarketing Program to help the Canada Organic Trade Association enhance the industry's competitiveness in global markets. Ritz said Canada's organic farmers produce some of the world's most wholesome and healthy food, and are a global player in this dynamic and growing market. The … Read more
