The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $1.4 million and working with 4-H Ontario to develop educational content and first-hand learning experiences to inspire the next generation to explore exciting careers in the agri-food sector. The full release is available online. Call 613-462-4327. Alberta’s government has streamlined its Canadian Agricultural Partnership grant process to make … Read more
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are advising that livestock producers who have been affected by dry conditions on pasture in Manitoba can apply for funding to support water source development under Ag Action Manitoba. Any projects for water source development occurring after April 1, 2021 are eligible. Applications are now being accepted, and will … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced over $922,000 through the AgriScience Program for two Quebec pork organizations. Swine Innovation Porc is receiving up to $356,525 to improve swine health in Canada by developing a new vaccine against Streptococcus suis to reduce the use of antimicrobials and expand strain coverage. The Centre de développement du porc du Québec … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Neil Ellis (Bay of Quinte, Ont.) launched the federal consultation process for the Next Agricultural Policy Framework. They shared Canada’s vision for a sustainable future for the agriculture and agri-food sector in a virtual event with stakeholders. The Framework is a … Read more
The Governments of Canada and Ontario are launching a new targeted beekeeper intake to support and strengthen the health of managed honey bees and Ontario’s beekeeping sector. Under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership the new 50 per cent cost share intake opens on June 21, 2021 and will support beekeepers with 10 or more colonies registered with … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced that the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program is now accepting applications. The PEFIP will provide almost $647 million over ten years to support poultry and egg producers through on-farm investments. Each producer is entitled to an amount proportional to their quota holdings as of January 1, 2021. Applications will be … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced three appointments and two reappointments to Farm Credit Canada’s Board of Directors. The full release is available online. Call 343-549-2326.
During her visit to the Québec Maple Syrup Producers Annual General Meeting, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced an investment of $1.76 million over the next two years (2021-2023) to support the export efforts of Quebec’s maple industry. The funding, which is provided under the federal AgriMarketing program, will help implement advertising and promotional … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (B.C.) Terry Beech (Burnaby North—Seymour, B.C.) hosted a virtual event to launch the novel technology streams of Canada’s Food Waste Reduction Challenge, an initiative under the Food … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced an investment of over $244,000 to support the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity’s (CCFI) work to build public trust in Canada’s food system. Delivered through the AgriCompetitiveness Program, this investment will help CCFI develop tools to share information with Canadian consumers about food production and enable food producers to share … Read more
