Press Release Department: Federal - Agriculture and Agri-Food

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) announced an investment of $350 million for two new programs to support the competitiveness of the dairy sector, in anticipation of the entry into force of the Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. The two new programs are: $250 million over five years for a Dairy … Read more

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) concluded his second successful mission to China where he helped secure new export opportunities for Canadian agricultural producers and processors. Over the 10-day mission, MacAulay and a delegation of over 100 Canadian industry representatives from all 10 provinces visited the cities of Qingdao, Beijing and Shanghai. Meetings were held with Chinese … Read more

Liberal MP Adam Vaughan (Spadina-Fort York, Ont. announced an investment of up to $221,210, to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (the Royal) to expand the reach of its international audience and gain more direct involvement from commodity groups and partners. The Royal will enhance its outreach by establishing an international business centre, developing innovative communications tools, … Read more

Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) announced funding of up to $2.9 million to the Composites Innovation Centre Manitoba (CIC) for two initiatives. These include the development of quality standards and measurement techniques for Canadian biomass, and research into overcoming technology barriers to the adoption of natural fibres in the composites industry. The Growing Forward … Read more

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) completed the first portion of his 10-day mission to China. Over 100 Canadian industry representatives from across Canada travelled with MacAulay to Qingdao and Beijing. This mission showcases Canada’s agriculture, agri-food, fish and seafood and also highlights the importance of bilateral trade between Canada and China and will create new … Read more

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) responded to the grain sector input into the long-term plan for transportation in Canada. In early 2017, the Government of Canada will introduce legislation to advance a long-term agenda for a more transparent, balanced and efficient rail system. These measures are part of the Transportation 2030 strategy outlined by … Read more

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing more than $432,000 over two years to help Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) establish a new program to provide practical, on-farm expertise, resources and training to enhance on-farm safety, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced. The federal and provincial governments are investing … Read more

The Agritech Innovation Challenge will launch “Growing our Future Together – BC Agrifood and Seafood Conference” in Kelowna. The B.C. government and BC Innovation Council will lead the event that will challenge entrants to develop a product or process that promotes overall food supply security for the Province of British Columbia by addressing one of … Read more

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced that the Government of Canada has secured market access for Alberta seed potatoes to Thailand. Effective immediately, Alberta becomes the third province to have an export agreement with Thailand, joining Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, both of which secured export agreements in 2009. Combined, these three provinces form about … Read more

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced an investment of $10-million for Parrish and Heimbecker, Ltd., to build a new wheat flour milling plant in Hamilton that will increase production capacity and expand export markets, while enhancing food safety and traceability of its products. MacAulay was joined by Liberal MPs Bob Bratina (Hamilton East – … Read more