Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) issued a statement: “On Canada’s Agriculture Day, we recognize the hard work of Canadian farmers and celebrate the essential role they play in our lives. Agriculture connects our diverse cultures and fills our plates every day, and on the 10th anniversary, we once again applaud the people who … Read more
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) announced the reappointment of Samantha Haverkamp, as a Member of the Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC) for a term of three years, effective April 21, 2026. The full release is available online. Contact jennica.klassen@agr.gc.ca.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) and Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Pleaman Forsey announced measures to assist farmers and producers affected by drought conditions in 2025. The Federal and Provincial Governments are opening the 2025 AgriStability program to accept late participants. Interested producers must submit their final application by the … Read more
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are renewing their financial support for the mental health and wellness of Manitoba’s agricultural community, announcing a two-year, $300,000 extension to the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP) through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The full release is available online. Contact jennica.klassen@agr.gc.ca.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $4.5 million to support 25 new livestock and forage-related research projects in Saskatchewan through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF). They also announced a renewed $3.9 million, multi-year partnership with two world class research organizations, the Prairie Swine Centre (PSC) and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization … Read more
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $20 million through the new Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to help farmers, food processors and agribusinesses sell more Ontario grown products around the world. The Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative will open for applications on February 17, 2026 to help Ontario farmers and agribusinesses expand domestic … Read more
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $9.7 million to support crop research in Saskatchewan. This investment includes $7.2 million to support 39 new crop research projects through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) and $2.5 million through the Strategic Research Initiative (SRI) to study the long-term management of herbicide-resistant kochia and wild oats. The full … Read more
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) announced an investment of up to $2,256,786 for Atlantic Beef Products Inc. (ABPI) in Albany, PEI, through the Kosher and Halal Investment Program. This program helps federally regulated beef and veal processing establishments adopt technologies and processing equipment that support increased efficiency and profitability of kosher and/or halal production. The full … Read more
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced the launch of a new program in Alberta funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The new three-year, $10-million Growing Greenhouses program aims to stimulate industry growth and provide fresh fruit and vegetables to Albertans throughout the year. The full release is available online. Contact jennica.klassen@agr.gc.ca.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI), joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Sophie Chatel (Pontiac—Kitigan Zibi, Que.), was in the Quebec City, Que., area to meet with producers, partners and provincial stakeholders in the agriculture and agri-food sector. MacDonald met with Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Donald Martel to discuss … Read more
