Ottawa – Our hard-working producers provide world-class food to Canadians and the world. Their products meet the highest standards, our inspection systems are robust, and we adhere to rules-based trade. Following the conclusion of China’s domestic ‘anti-discrimination’ investigation launched against Canada on September 26, 2024, China imposed 100% tariffs on canola oil, canola meal and peas, as well as 25% tariffs on certain pork, fish and …
Lantz – Kody Blois, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, and Eleanor Roulston, Warden of the Municipality of East Hants, announced a federal investment of over $6.3 million to improve and expand wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in Lantz, through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). This funding will aim to improve wastewater capacity in Lantz by rebuilding the , installing …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of Canada’s agricultural community while supporting the long-term sustainability and success of the sector. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced up to $1,607,291 over 3 years to the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) through the AgriCompetitiveness Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural …
Regina – School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills. Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, announced an agreement that will enable Saskatchewan to enhance and expand school food programs in the province over …
Edmonton – School food programs ensure kids have access to nutritious meals throughout the school year, while saving families hundreds of dollars on their grocery bills. Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta’s Minister of Education, announced an agreement that will enhance and expand Alberta’s school food programs, which currently serve approximately 58,000 kids …
Charlottetown – No one should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. That’s why the Government of Canada is taking action so Canadians can get the medication they need, regardless of their ability to pay. Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island …
Whitehorse – No child should go to school hungry. And in the Yukon, where food prices are among the highest in the country, getting kids a full breakfast before they head out the door or packing school lunches is not always an easy task. That’s why school food programs are so important. They provide access to nutritious meals that can …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the resilience of Canada’s rural communities and the Canadian pork sector by supporting prevention efforts and preparing to respond in the event of an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced a commitment of up to $567.16 million to support hog producers should there be …
Truro – Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, on behalf of Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited the Town of Truro and announced up to $5.6 million to support 87 new projects across Canada under the Small Scale Projects component of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF). …
Apex – No kid should go to school hungry, no matter where they live. In Nunavut, where food prices are among the highest in the country and supply chains are complex, feeding kids at school is not always a simple task. But we must show up for every child in need. Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, …
