The government is investing $500,000 in Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) funding to the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission for a joint project involving several research and development organizations. Industry councils from Alberta and British Columbia are also contributing to the project. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-345-7972.
Conservative MP Dean Allison (Niagara West-Glanbrook, ON), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), announced more than $163,000 to Cherry Lane Frozen Fruits. This repayable contribution will help the company improve its processing equipment, allowing it to retain its market position against foreign competition. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-345-7972.
Conservative MP Dean Allison (Niagara West-Glankirk, ON), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), announced a repayable investment of more than $97,000 to Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery to help the company purchase and install a new state of the art high-speed bottling and labelling line, doubling daily production capacity. The full release is … Read more
Conservative MP Garry Breitkreuz (Yorkton-Melville, SK), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), announced the Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA) will receive $1.8 million to develop new oat breeding varieties tailored to the Prairie environment that will improve crop yields and quality. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-345-7972. Veterans Affairs Minister … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont,PE) announced at $3.2 million investment for the Eastern Canada Oilseed Development Alliance to improve the quality and yields of soybean and canola crops. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972. Manitoba livestock producers will receive feed assistance of up to $30 per tonne, and transportation assistance of … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Llyodminster, SK) announced up to $2 million to help the Flax Council of Canada improve their product testing. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-345-7972. Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), announced more than $728,000 to help the hemp industry … Read more
Ceapro Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CZO) has been approved for funding of up to $1,339,625 under the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP). Call 1-866-345-7972.
Conservative MP Larry Miller (Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, ON), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), announced an investment of more than $70, 000 for Saugeen Country Dairy Ltd. to purchase and install a new filling, sealing and ink jet coding machines that will improve its yogurt processing facility. The full release is available online. … Read more
Conservative MP Ray Boughen (Palliser, SK) announced a repayable contribution of more than $1.7 million to Donald’s Fine Foods for the refurbishing of its facility in Moose Jaw to aid in the purchase of new slaughter and meat processing equipment, allowing the company to increase its capacity and meet demands of an expanding market. Call … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminser, SK) announced the appointment of Murdoch MacKay as Commissioner, and the reappointment of Jim Smolik as Assistant Chief Commissioner, of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Call 1-866-345-7072.
