Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a memorandum of understanding to explore options for maintaining agricultural activities at the Indian Head and Scott Research Farms during their planned disposal by the federal government. The agreement will examine interim arrangements to keep the sites operating as … Read more
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) concluded an outreach visit to Alberta during the Calgary Stampede, where he announced more than $4 million through the AgriMarketing Program for Canada Beef and the Canadian Cattle Association. MacDonald also met with producers, processors and industry groups to discuss trade access, regulatory burden, risk management … Read more
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) announced more than $4 million in funding for Canada Beef and the Canadian Cattle Association through the AgriMarketing Program to help grow exports and expand international market opportunities for Canadian beef. The funding includes up to $3.74 million for Canada Beef to promote Canadian beef and … Read more
GDE Grocery Delivery E-Services Canada Inc., commonly known as HelloFresh, has received conditional approval for an Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit of up to $2.3 million for its $19.5 million investment in a new state-of-the-art agri-food processing facility in Calgary, Alta. The company was also awarded a grant of up to $1.3 million through the Sustainable … Read more
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) announced the launch of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream, a new $20-million program that aims to support food banks and other national, regional, and local organizations to acquire and distribute nutritious food to families in need. Eligible initial recipient organizations are encouraged to apply … Read more
The federal and provincial governments are together committing up to $25 million to help Nova Scotia livestock and wild blueberry producers recover from the impacts of the severe drought last year. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will contribute 60 per cent of eligible program costs, up to $15 million, with the province contributing 40 per cent, up to … Read more
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $12 million through the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative to help farmers adopt practical improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs and build long-term resilience. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, this initiative provides successful applicants with funding between $6,000 to $90,000 for projects that support soil health, … Read more
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) concluded a meeting with his Group of Seven (G7) counterparts on June 8, where he promoted Canada, its agriculture and agri-food sector, the efficient use of fertilizer, open agri-food trade, and Canada’s interests abroad, while underscoring ongoing efforts to actively monitor emerging risks. They discussed global fertilizer supplies, global … Read more
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) announced the reappointment of Benoit Basillais, as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Dairy Commission, for an additional three-year term, effective July 4, 2026. The full release is available online. Contact jennica.klassen@agr.gc.ca.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (MalpeThis announcement officially begins a five-week intake period, during which young people across the country involved in agriculture or agri-food are encouraged to apply to become a member of the Council.que, PEI) launched the application period for the fourth Canadian Agricultural Youth Council cohort. Young people aged 18 to 30 who … Read more
