Press Release Department: Federal - Agriculture and Agri-Food

On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK), Conservative MP Jaques Gourde (Lotbiniere-Chutes-de-la-Chaudiere, QC) announced an investment of almost $2 million to Bras d'Henri and Fourchette Watersheds to continue its research efforts under phase two of the Watershed Evaluation of Beneficial Management Practices project. Call 613-773-7972. On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, … Read more

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced the reappointments of Brent Montgomery as Vice-Chairperson and Phil Klassen as a member of the Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC). The full release is available online. Call 1-866-345-7972. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) announced he Centre de recherche Les Buissons inc. will receive up to … Read more

Conservative MP Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) announced an of over $122,000 to help farmers obtain new tools to help them identify potential energy savings and tap into green energy revenue streams thanks to support from the Government of Canada and other industry partners. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-345-7972.

Fisheries Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) announced the government is investing $195,000 to help the Underwater Harvesters Association increase exports of Canadian geoduck clams. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) congratulated Canada Gold Beef on its success following a shipment of 120 metric tonnes of Canadian hormone-free beef, worth over $1.5 million, to European Union (EU) markets. Call 1-866-345-7972. On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON) announced an investment of … Read more

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK) announced an investment of more than $130,000 in the Canadian Renderers Association to enhance its competitiveness in global markets. Call 613-773-7972. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK) announced that Canadian pulse producers now have increased market access to China for products such as pea flour and snack food thanks … Read more

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK) announced an investment of $743,000 to help the Canadian Horticulture Council increase exports and improve record-keeping systems for potato growers. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK) announced $8 million in funding for the beef industry at the Canadian Cattlemen's Association Annual … Read more

On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK), Conservative MP Merv Tweed (Brandon-Souris, MB) announced a $90,000 investment in the Manitoba Forage Council to help support the hay, forage, and livestock industry. The full announcement is available online. Call 613-773-7972.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloyminster, SK) announced $175,000 in funding to Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada to help develop global market opportunities for Canadian pet food products. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced the government is investing almost $24,000 in the Canadian Highly Migratory Species Foundation (CHMSF) to help increase market shares for albacore tuna. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-345-7972.