Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced that China has agreed to grant Canadian canola producers and exporters continued market access to the lucrative Chinese market while governments and industry continue to work towards finding a long term solution. Ritz said this is tremendous news for Canada's canola producers and processors and is a testament … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced more than $8 million for three new projects that will help improve meat processing facilities and increase profitability for the entire livestock sector. Montpak International of Laval, QC, has received more than $3 million towards the purchase and installation of equipment for a new processing facility. St. Ann's … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK) announced $196,000 in funding to help Canada's special crops and pulses continue to thrive. The announcement was made at the 25th Annual Convention of the Canadian Special Crops Association in Vancouver. This investment will assist with the promotion of Canadian pulses and special crops on trade missions and at … Read more
Industry Minister and Minister of State (Agriculture) Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) announced an investment of $2,000,000 in support of Aliments Prince owned by Olymel S.E.C. This investment helped the company improve its processing lines, providing them with more opportunities to get their products to market. Olymel S.E.C. is a Canadian leader in the primary processing … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) announced an investment of $1,813,000 in support of Van Houtte to improve its processing equipment, allowing the company to increase production capacity and enter new export markets. A coffee company based in Montreal, Van Houtte's business lines include roasting and retail, coffee services, coffee equipment, and café-bistros. The company … Read more
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced that ministers from federal, provincial and territorial levels met to discuss the future of the Canadian agriculture and food sector. The ministers sought to discuss the future prospects and potential of the sector as it moves through the Canadian economy. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK) said that Governments will … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK) announced the appointment of Dale Johnston to the Board of Directors of Farm Credit Canada. Ritz said that as a longtime farmer and an active leader in his community, Mr. Johnston has both the passion for agriculture and the skills necessary to be a solid addition to the FCC … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK), Conservative MP Patricia Davidson (Sarnia-Lambton, ON) announced $244,000 in funding for the Ontario Beekeepers' Association to help the beekeeping industry develop new strategies to respond to a decline in honey bee colony populations. Davidson said ensuring a more profitable and sustainable future for the bee industry … Read more
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK), Conservative MP Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, AB) announced $48,000 in funding for Siljan's Crispy Cup Company to help improve their business. The company installed a new croustade production line consisting of an improved dough processor, pumping unit, processing unit and tumbler. The full release is available … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK) and International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) announced a breakthrough in restoring long-awaited access to the lucrative South Korean beef market. Canada and South Korea will now work to finalize the science based agreement to export Canadian beef, under 30 months of age, back into South Korea – … Read more
