Press Release Department: Federal - Agriculture and Agri-Food

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.), joined by Chief Government Whip Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.), announced an investment of up to $1,548,800 for the company to increase production capacity and productivity. This investment was provided under the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund. The full release is available online. Call 343‑549‑0778. The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced more than $4.1 … Read more

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a supplemental freight adjustment to further support Saskatchewan producers who experienced wildlife damage to their stacked forage. The full release is available online. Call 343‑549‑0778

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit awarded scholarships to students from across the province pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture. The full release is available online. Call 343‑549‑0778.

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) wrapped up a three-day visit to Washington, D.C., where she participated in the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate global summit. She used this forum to announce $2 million for the creation of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Network on Sustainable Agriculture in a Net-Zero Economy. Bibeau also announced that Canada will join … Read more

Nova Scotia farmers will get more support through a new federal-provincial funding agreement. The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will invest $46.25 million over five years in Nova Scotia’s agriculture sector. The full release is available online. Call 343‑549‑0778. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) confirmed that the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program has been … Read more

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced $250,000 in funding as part of a $1.7 million project to increase co-packing capacity at the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre in Saskatoon, Sask. The co-packing project is comprised of a combination of new capital, in-kind and cash contributions from sources that include Prairie Economic Development Canada and industry … Read more

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced $19.5 million for an enhanced Pest Biosecurity Program through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The five-year Pest Biosecurity Program will be delivered by the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities. The full release is available online. Call 343-549-0778. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister … Read more

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced updated guidance for seed regulations that will provide clear direction for plant breeders so that Canadian farmers can access new seed varieties, enhance sustainable food production and be more resilient in the face of today’s challenges. The Government of Canada is also strengthening transparency measures for products of plant … Read more

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) concluded a successful one-week trade mission to Japan and Singapore. The mission underscored one of the Government of Canada’s top priorities under the Indo Pacific Strategy: to expand our partnerships and trade relationships in this region. The full release is available online. Call 343-549-0778.

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced that more funding is now available for Manitoba food processors under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). Eligible amounts available under the Capital Infrastructure and Investments program range from $50,000 up to $2.5 million depending on project size. Under the Sustainable CAP, … Read more