The Transportation Modernization Act (Bill C-49), which received Royal Assent on May 23, is a long-term solution that gives Canadian grain farmers a strong, reliable and efficient transportation system so they can get their products to market safely and in a timely manner. The Act was built from extensive consultations with stakeholders, including many representatives of … Read more
Liberal MP Larry Bagnell (Yukon) and Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Ranj Pillai announced the details of Yukon programs under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The announcement follows the signing of the Canada-Yukon Canadian Agricultural Partnership bilateral agreement in late March. The new agreement will see up to $7.4 million in programming and funding over five … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced that applications are now open to Manitoba farmers for many activities included under the Ag Action Manitoba program. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-1059.
Liberal MP Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains, Nfld.) and Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador announced details of programming under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership today to support growth in the agriculture and agrifoods sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. They were joined by Gerry Byrne, Provincial Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, and Merv Wiseman, President of the … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced the appointment of Serge Riendeau as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Dairy Commission following an open, transparent and merit-based selection process. This appointment is for a three-year term, effective May 14, 2018. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-1059.
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, along with the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, announced details of the Pest Biosecurity Program. With $2.85 million invested annually from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Pest Biosecurity Program will be delivered in partnership with SARM. The program will create a network of Plant Health Officers across the province, as … Read more
B.C. wineries are building export opportunities by sharing and pairing their vintages with people and cuisine in California and Washington State, through the targeted efforts of the BC Wine institute. The Institute will showcase B.C. wines at key events to help connect wineries with purchasers in those markets directly, streamlining the sales flow and process, … Read more
B.C.’s wine-makers, grape growers and tourism operators are establishing of a learning centre geared to their specific needs, thanks to a federally and provincially funded feasibility study for a BC Wine Centre of Excellence. With $75,000 in cost-shared funding from the governments of Canada and B.C., the two-phased feasibility study being led by an industry advisory … Read more
The provincial and federal governments launched a suite of cost-shared programs to support sustainable growth of Nova Scotia’s agriculture and agri-food sectors. The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a $3 billion, five-year investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to help Canada’s agricultural sector innovate, grow and prosper. The Partnership will provide $37 million for non-business … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Robert Henderson, PEI Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, announced the Canadian Agricultural Partnership program details for the agricultural sector in Prince Edward Island. Canada and Prince Edward Island governments will invest $37 million in non-business risk management programs for the agriculture and food sector over the next five years. The full … Read more
