Press Release Department: Federal - Agriculture and Agri-Food

Liberal MP Terry Duguid (Winnipeg South, Man.) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced the governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $680,900 under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support two major projects aimed at protecting animal health and managing disease in the provincial pork industry. The full release is available online. Call 343-541-9229. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, … Read more

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced up to $875,000 to Ukko Agro Inc. to support the development of an analytics platform to aid in better controlling diseases and insects in various crops. This highly innovative platform would provide decision makers a up to seven days heads up on field-level spray recommendations to proactively manage … Read more

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) issued a statement: “The border blockades across the country are affecting the safe movement of livestock, feed and goods and is adversely impacting Canada’s food supply chain. The disruptions have caused a threat to our economy and public safety and they are hurting farmers, small businesses and our communities … Read more

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced an investment of close to $535,000 to support Flowers Canada Growers Inc. (FCG) in their efforts to further improve and strengthen Canada’s floriculture industry. An additional $75,000 in funding through the AgriRisk Initiatives will enable FCG to conduct a feasibility study to help determine long-term solutions that address insurance … Read more

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) issued a statement: “Prince Edward Island (PEI) farmers put everything that they have into their crops and many families’ livelihoods depend on this industry. I know the disruption to trade due to the United States’ concerns over potato wart has touched the lives of so many Islanders, from multi-generational family … Read more

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced that the United States has agreed to resume imports of Prince Edward Island table stock potatoes into Puerto Rico starting Feb. 9. The Government of Canada has been taking a science-based approach with the United States to provide the necessary assurances that would allow for the resumption of … Read more

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) and British Columbia Agriculture Minister Lana Popham announced the Canada-BC Flood Recovery for Food Security Program, which will be delivered by the Government of British Columbia and will leverage the federal government’s AgriRecovery Framework and Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements. The full release is available online. Call 343-541-9229. Liberal MP Kody Blois (Kings–Hants, … Read more

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced the addition of extraordinary expenses producers incurred in accessing feed, water, and pasture, as part of the program, to address the challenges faced throughout the drought in 2021. The full release is available online. Call 343-541-9229. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced the first wave of 60 … Read more

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.), along with Prince Edward Island Minister of Agriculture and Land Bloyce Thompson, announced details on the Surplus Potato Management Response plan. As part of this plan, the Government of Canada will provide up to $28 million and the Province of PEI up to $12.2 million. The full release is available online. … Read more

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development named Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) as a co-chair for its Meeting of Agriculture Ministers. The OECD will host its Meeting of Agriculture Ministers in Paris, France, from November 3-4, 2022. Damien O’Connor, New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Export Growth, Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Biosecurity, … Read more