Edmonton – Applications open October 30 for the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program, providing livestock producers with up to $165 million to maintain breeding herds. The governments of Alberta and Canada are partnering on the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program to support livestock producers facing extraordinary costs due to this year’s dry conditions. Funding for this joint AgriRecovery …
Canada and Ontario investing $8 million to help apple, tender fruit and grape growers create new opportunities LINCOLN – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $8 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help apple, tender fruit, and wine grape producers grow popular varieties of produce. The initial apple and tender fruit intake …
Ottawa – Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the Government of Canada has allocated $219 million through the AgriRecovery Framework to support farmers and ranchers in Western Canada who are dealing with extraordinary costs due to drought conditions and wildfires. Canadian farmers and ranchers in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan have faced a number of challenges this growing …
Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative funding projects that boost production and increase trade opportunities for home grown products TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $16.5 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support agri-food research and innovation projects that will help Ontario develop new technologies, practices and solutions for the agri-food sector. …
Canada and Ontario committing over $8 million to provide farmers and their families with mental health resources TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $8 million to support the mental health and wellness of farmers and their families. With this commitment, the Farmer Wellness Initiative, the In the Know program and the Guardian Network will …
Victoria – As British Columbians continue to experience the impacts of record drought and wildfire, B.C. farmers and ranchers are receiving support so they can continue to produce food in a changing climate. The Regional Extension Program is supporting regional projects focusing on research, knowledge transfer and new technologies. Funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia, the goal …
Gatineau – When food and other organic wastes are disposed of in landfills, they produce methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Municipal solid waste landfills are responsible for almost one‑quarter of Canada’s methane emissions, which are generated when biodegradable waste decomposes. Cutting methane emissions from all sources, including landfills, is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to combat climate …
Canada and Ontario providing up to $1 million to boost production TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1 million over two years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support productivity and growth in the province’s maple syrup sector. The Maple Production Improvement Initiative will provide eligible maple syrup producers access to …
Ottawa – Avian influenza continues to be a significant threat to poultry production in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to reinforcing the sector’s capacity to respond to disease outbreaks in the future. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of $1.81 million over three years to support the British Columbia (BC) Poultry Association’s preparation for …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement: “Canada will participate as a third party in the dispute settlement proceedings initiated by the United States under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) regarding the use of genetically engineered corn in tortillas and dough. Canada …
