The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $5 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to help the important small businesses in the agriculture and food industry enhance their food safety systems and stimulate growth. Successful projects are eligible to receive 50 per cent of eligible costs, in cost-share funding, up to a maximum of … Read more
Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) issued a statement: “Today marks the 21st anniversary of Food Day Canada. First launched by the late University of Guelph Food Laureate and Member of the Order of Canada, Anita Stewart, Food Day Canada is an opportunity to celebrate the hardworking people who produce the food we all enjoy. I want to take this opportunity … Read more
To support soybean producers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (Senate) Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) announced up to $2,325,361 over four years to Performance Plants Inc. through the AgriScience Program – Projects Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The full release is available online. Contact annie.cullinan@agr.gc.ca. Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced the governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $2.025 million in financial support to the Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative for Advancing Digital Agriculture Opportunities under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The full release is available online. Contact annie.cullinan@agr.gc.ca.
The Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program will provide eligible beekeepers in Nova Scotia up to $50,000, an increase from the maximum $27,000 in 2023. The program is funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The full release is available online. Contact annie.cullinan@agr.gc.ca.
The annual conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture was held in Whitehorse, Yukon, from July 17-19. They discussed several areas of interest for Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector. The meeting focused on work to advance the resilience and competitiveness of the sector and strengthen the food supply chain. Ministers acknowledged challenges facing … Read more
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture issued a statement on the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct: “After years of work and widespread industry participation, we are pleased to announce that all major retailers have agreed to join the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct. This includes Loblaw, Sobeys, and Metro, and most recently, Walmart and … Read more
A new risk management tool for New Brunswick maple producers aims to protect them financially from production losses caused by natural perils such as extreme weather conditions. The AgriInsurance program will allow producers to purchase protection in the form of an insurance policy. AgriInsurance is a federal-provincial-producer cost-shared program that helps producers manage production and quality … Read more
The governments of Canada and Alberta are providing Alberta Beef Producers with almost $1.9 million for its on-farm food safety program, Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+), through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). With this funding, Alberta Beef Producers is building on its VBP+ program to align with the latest national standards and introduce new … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced an investment of more than $6 million in two beef and cattle organizations through the AgriMarketing Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Canada Beef is receiving up to $5,865,110 and the Canadian Cattle Association is receiving up to $453,364. The full release is available online. Contact annie.cullinan@agr.gc.ca.
