Ottawa – Maple syrup is an iconic Canadian export, and people around the world enjoy Canada’s delicious, top-quality maple products, with exports reaching $615 million last year. To build on Canada’s strong reputation as a supplier of maple syrup in key foreign markets, Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced up to $3.6 million to the Québec Maple Syrup …
Canada, Manitoba govts support Squeal on Pigs
Brandon – The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to Manitoba Pork’s Squeal on Pigs campaign, part of Manitoba’s commitment under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, and provincial Minister of Agriculture, Ron Kostyshyn, announced today. As part of ongoing efforts by the Manitoba government to address invasive …
Livestock producers to benefit from 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program
Melville – Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced additional payments will be provided to eligible livestock producers already enrolled in the 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program. The Program, introduced on October 20, 2023, was put in place to help maintain the breeding herd in drought-impacted regions of the province. Initial payments were …
Govt raises interest-free limit of Advance Payments Program to $250,000 for 2024
Ottawa – Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program has been set at $250,000 for the 2024 program year. This is the portion of advances on which the Government of Canada pays the interest on behalf of producers. Canadian producers have faced significant challenges, including elevated input prices and interest …
Creating new sustainable agriculture research network
Ottawa – Investment in research is key to driving better outcomes for the agricultural sector and positioning Canada to seize the economic opportunities of a net-zero future. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of $1.9 million in the Common Ground Canada Network project led by Karen Foster, Canada Research Chair in …
Minister Lebouthillier promotes Team Canada engagement at Seafood Expo North America
Ottawa – Canada is home to some of the best quality fish and seafood products in the world. Surrounded by three oceans and cold pristine waters, Canada’s premium fish and seafood is prized both in Canada and around the globe. This year, Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, co-led the Canadian delegation at Seafood Expo North …
Ministers MacAulay, Ng respond to Product of USA labelling regulations
Ottawa – Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, and Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Mary Ng, released the following joint statement in response to the final rule released by the United States related to the “Product of USA” voluntary labelling regulations for meat, poultry and egg products. “The meat and livestock sectors in Canada …
Helping BC veterinarian clinics that treat, cure farm animals
Victoria – Clinics that help B.C. farmers and ranchers care for their animals will have extra sets of skilled hands in their offices through a new program that covers summer placement costs for both veterinary and veterinary technologist students. The $300,000 pilot program offers up to $6,000 per placement to help with wages and travel costs, and could support the …
Health Canada works to prevent animal disease outbreaks
Ottawa – By protecting Canadian livestock through proactive prevention and preparedness measures for diseases, we’re supporting the resilience of Canada’s rural communities and the agricultural sector. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $1,697,850 to Animal Health Canada to support their role in foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness efforts in Canada, including for …
ACOA supports sustainable development in Eastern PEI
Investments will help businesses and community organizations in the green transition Three Rivers – Transitioning to a cleaner, prosperous economy will require a collaborative and sustained effort over the years and decades ahead. Across Atlantic Canada, forward-thinking innovators are finding sustainable solutions to today’s challenges. The Government of Canada is helping organizations and businesses in Eastern Prince Edward Island to …