The governments of Canada and Alberta are expanding drought livestock assistance eligibility to help producers maintain breeding herds. The 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative is expanding eligibility to 23 new regions and extending the application deadline. Funding for this joint AgriRecovery initiative is provided through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Funding for the new regions … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) issued a statement: “If you’re struggling with your mental health, or if you just need someone to talk to, AgTalk by the Do More Agriculture Foundation is here to provide support […] There, you can share the challenges you’re facing with others who truly understand them. More agricultural-specific resources can also be found on … Read more
Work to strengthen Newfoundland and Labrador’s agriculture sector continues with over $7 million in approved funding to support more than 110 projects in Newfoundland and Labrador since the launch of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in April 2023. The Sustainable CAP investment of $72,500 for the Farmer Mental Health, Wellness and Safety program will help farmers, farm workers, … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) travelled to Washington, D.C., for meetings with key industry and agri-food stakeholders and U.S. officials, aimed at strengthening those ties and advancing shared priorities. MacAulay met with the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, where he raised proposed changes in voluntary “Product of USA” labelling regulations for meat and livestock and … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Liberal MP Tim Louis (Kitchener–Conestoga Ont.) visited the Wilmot Family Resource Centre in Hamburg, Ont., to announce up to $9.98 million in funding through the fifth phase of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund. This funding will support up to 192 new community-led projects across the country. The full release is available online. Contact francis.chechile@agr.gc.ca.
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced that Manitoba’s AgriInsurance program is expected to provide farmers with nearly $5 billion in coverage on an estimated 9.55 million acres for the upcoming crop year. The full release is available online. Contact francis.chechile@agr.gc.ca. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced that the Canada and Manitoba governments … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI), Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced the Canada and Manitoba governments through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) are investing $450,000 over three years towards the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program to provide access to professional counselling services to Manitoba’s agricultural community. The full release is available online. … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a total of $14.7 million to support crop-related research in 2024. Invested through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund and the Strategic Research Initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the commitment includes $12.2 million for 56 ADF research projects and $2.5 million to support an SRI project … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced that their governments have expanded eligibility and are providing funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s Carbon Sequestration and Grasslands Resilience stream of the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program to support additional Manitoba producers. The full release is available online. Contact francis.chechile@agr.gc.ca.
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced the Manitoba government has signed a contribution agreement for funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to provide $2.9 million over two years for the Azure Sustainable Fuels Corp.’s Front End Engineering Design study for sustainable aviation fuel. The full release is … Read more
