Press Release Department: Federal - Agriculture and Agri-Food

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced the governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to assist Manitoba agri-food and agri-product producers and processors in adopting and improving food safety and traceability practices. The full release is available online. Contact annie.cullinan@agr.gc.ca.

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced an investment of more than $2 million to two organizations through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership: The Canada Organic Trade Association is receiving up to $1,175,841 over three years through the AgriMarketing Program; and Prairie Organic Development Fund is receiving up to $985,985 over three years through the AgriCompetitiveness Program. The … Read more

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $330,000 through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to enhance the Superior Plant Upgrading and Distribution (SPUD) Unit in New Liskeard. The SPUD Unit supports farmers and the wider agriculture and food industry by offering testing for plant diseases and providing a stock of healthy … Read more

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) met with Woodstock First Nation Chief Tim Paul and community members, where he highlighted a federal investment of up to $62,124 for Woodstock First Nation under the Local Food Infrastructure Fund. The full release is available online. Contact annie.cullinan@agr.gc.ca.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing in the revitalization of traditional food systems under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today. The program is aimed at increasing food security, training and resource development, and expanding Indigenous participation in Manitoba’s growing agriculture … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Francis Drouin (Glengarry–Prescott–Russell, Ont.) nnounced up to $5.5 million over three years to Group Export Agri-Food Québec-Canada through the AgriMarketing Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The full release is available online. Contact francis.chechile@agr.gc.ca.

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced an early list of regions that are eligible for Livestock Tax Deferral in 2024. The full release is available online. Contact francis.chechile@agr.gc.ca.

The B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program is helping farmers adopt new technology such as automation, robotics and innovative growing, packing and storage solutions. These advances are increasing food production and helping combat labour challenges. The program is delivered by Innovate BC, a crown agency of the Province. The B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program is funded through … Read more

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced a total investment of up to $5,257,073 to the Canadian Barley Research Coalition through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The full release is available online. Contact francis.chechile@agr.gc.ca. The new Maritime Livestock Price Insurance Pilot Program will allow producers in PEI and … Read more

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI)  travelled to Des Moines, Iowa, and Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, to meet with key agri-food stakeholders and U.S. officials, with the goal of strengthening Canada’s relationships in the U.S. Midwest and advancing shared priorities. The full release is available online. Contact francis.chechile@agr.gc.ca.