The Government of Canada is supporting a more stable and secure trading environment for agricultural exporters through a $1-million investment in the world’s three standard-setting bodies for agriculture and food products. The $1-million investment will support scientific and technical work of the Codex Alimentarius and the International Plant Protection Convention, of the Food and Agriculture … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) met with representatives from the grain industry who form the Crop Logistics Working Group to hear first-hand about the rail service problems grain farmers and shippers are experiencing, and get the sector’s views on recent commitments made by CN and CP. MacAulay has been working with Farm Credit Canada to ensure … Read more
Speaking during a tour of local dairy farms in his riding, Liberal MP Denis Paradis (Brome–Missisquoi, Que.) highlighted the investments made under the Dairy Farm Investment Program to support dairy producers as they improve their farms’ productivity and efficiency. Investments like these go a long way to make the sector more competitive. The full release is … Read more
The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec have signed a new bilateral agreement that will stimulate growth of Quebec agriculture and agri-food sector, allowing it to reach new heights. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Laurent Lessard, made the announcement, stating that the Partnership will, for … Read more
Speaking at Ferme Élégante, International Development and La Francophonie Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) highlighted the investments made to modernize Ferme Élégante. The dairy producers recently upgraded their barn to install a new milking robot, increasing productivity and efficiency, with support from the Dairy Farm Investment Program. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-1059. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay … Read more
Speaking at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show, Liberal MP Mike Bossio (Hastings-Lennox and Addington, Ont.) announced an investment of over $760,000 through Growing Forward 2 programs to help the Canadian seed industry. The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association will receive $499,814 to better understand the risk and opportunities within the seed system and develop options for the future. The Canadian Seed … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) travelled to Boston, Massachusetts this week to attend Seafood Expo North America, the largest seafood trade exposition in North America. MacAulay was joined by representatives from a number of provincial governments including several premiers and provincial ministers of agriculture and fisheries. The delegation brought a unified voice on the benefits of … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) concluded a week-long trip to Japan and South Korea. He met with the Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ken Saito, and the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, Katsunobu Kato, to highlight Canada and Japan’s longstanding and collaborative trade relationship, and to reaffirm its importance in the … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) travelled this week to Sacramento, California, where he highlighted the strengths of agriculture trade with California. He had a bilateral discussion with California Secretary of Food and Agriculture, Karen Ross, and Canada was recognized as an important trading partner for the U.S. on the California Assembly Floor, and the California Senate Floor. During … Read more
Speaking at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Liberal MP Vance Badawey (Niagara Centre, Ont.) announced an investment of over $175,000 to the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation in providing services to Canadian buyers and sellers of fresh fruits and vegetables. The DRC received an investment of $118,795 to deliver an outreach and education initiative … Read more
