Hon. Marie-Claude BibeauCanada News Centre2024-03-15T14:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgMinister Champagne to attend an armchair discussion with chambers of commerce from the Eastern Townshipshttps://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/03/minister-champagne-to-attend-an-armchair-discussion-with-chambers-of-commerce-from-the-eastern-townships.htmlThe Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in an armchair discussion organized by Eastern Townships chambers of commerce. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2024-03-15T14:00:03-04:00Government of Canada supports Technifab GC’s growthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-supports-technifab-gcs-growth.htmlTrois-Rivières SME receives a total of $350,000 in financial assistance from CED.Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2024-03-15T09:58:00-04:00Invitation to media – Minister Marie‑Claude Bibeau to visit Technifab GChttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2024/03/invitation-to-media--minister-marieclaude-bibeau-to-visit-technifab-gc.htmlMedia representatives are invited to visit Technifab GC, a manufacturing SME in the metal products sector, along with the Honourable Marie‑Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue. Minister Bibeau will take the opportunity to highlight financial assistance from CED for the business. She will be available to answer the media’s questions.Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2024-03-14T07:58:00-04:00Government of Canada invests in Anderson Group’s growthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-anderson-groups-growth.htmlChesterville business receives $825,000 in financial assistance from CED.Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2024-03-13T13:13:58-04:00Invitation to media – The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau to visit Anderson Grouphttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2024/03/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-marie-claude-bibeau-to-visit-anderson-group.htmlMedia representatives are invited to visit Anderson Group, a manufacturing SME in the agricultural machinery manufacturing sector, along with the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue. Minister Bibeau will take the opportunity to highlight CED financial support for the business. She will be available to answer the media’s questions.Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2024-03-12T07:58:00-04:00Government of Canada invests in renovation of Francophone postsecondary institutions in Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2024/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-renovation-of-francophone-postsecondary-institutions-in-ontario.htmlGovernment of Canada announces important funding for Francophone students in OntarioCanadian Heritage2024-02-20T10:36:00-05:00Government of Canada response to OPC Report on 2020 Cyber Attackshttps://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2024/02/government-of-canada-response-to-opc-report-on-2020-cyber-attacks.htmlThe President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand, Minister of Citizens’ Services, Terry Beech, and the Minister of National Revenue, Marie-Claude Bibeau, today issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s Report on the 2020 Cyber Attacks.Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2024-02-15T15:13:59-05:00Government of Canada supports improved productivity and competitiveness at Damotechhttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2024/02/government-of-canada-supports-improved-productivity-and-competitiveness-at-damotech.htmlBoisbriand business to receive $750,000 in financial assistance from CED to help Quebec’s economy make the green transition.Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2024-02-09T11:13:00-05:00Invitation to media – Minister Marie‑Claude Bibeau to visit Damotechhttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2024/02/invitation-to-media--minister-marieclaude-bibeau-to-visit-damotech.htmlMedia representatives are invited to tour Damotech, an innovative business specializing in the manufacture of safety solutions, along with the Honourable Marie‑Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue. Minister Bibeau will take the opportunity to highlight a CED financial contribution for the business, on behalf of the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED. She will be available to answer the media’s questions.Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2024-02-08T08:03:30-05:00Government of Canada invests to enhance Luxo Marbre’s competitivenesshttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2024/01/government-of-canada-invests-to-enhance-luxo-marbres-competitiveness.htmlSaint-Rémi business receives $335,000 in financial assistance from CED.Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2024-01-17T09:58:00-05:00Invitation to media – Minister Marie‑Claude Bibeau to announce Government of Canada support for Montérégie SME Luxo Marbrehttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2024/01/invitation-to-media--minister-marieclaude-bibeau-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-monteregie-sme-luxo-marbre.htmlThe Honourable Marie‑Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead and Minister of National Revenue, accompanied by Brenda Shanahan, Member of Parliament for Châteauguay‒Lacolle, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance for Luxo Marbre, to support the growth of this manufacturing business, which has been in business for over 30 years.Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2024-01-15T12:58:00-05:00Government of Canada marks key milestones to build new federal facility in St. John’shttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2023/12/government-of-canada-marks-key-milestones-to-build-a-new-canada-revenue-agency-facility-in-st-johns.htmlThe Government of Canada is investing in green and modern work facilities to support the efficient delivery of tax services to Canadians, while ensuring the long-term sustainable presence of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in the area of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.Public Services and Procurement Canada2023-12-22T11:14:20-05:00Government of Canada extends deadline for homeowners to file their Underused Housing Tax returnhttps://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/10/underused-housing-tax-transitional-relief-period-extended-until-april-30-2024.htmlThe Minister of National Revenue announces that owners affected by the Underused Housing Tax (UHT) will have until April 30, 2024, to file their returns for the 2022 calendar year without being charged penalties or interest.Canada Revenue Agency2023-10-31T14:30:00-04:00The Government of Canada supports Literacy in Action in Lennoxvillehttps://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2023/10/the-government-of-canada-supports-literacy-in-action-in-lennoxville.htmlProviding support for the Migratory Project: Creative, cultural and basic literacy workshops and community arts festivalCanadian Heritage2023-10-30T10:00:00-04:00Government of Canada helps municipalities and local communities control navigation on waterwayshttps://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-helps-municipalities-and-local-communities-control-navigation-on-waterways.htmlToday, the Minister of National Revenue, Marie-Claude Bibeau, accompanied by the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pascale St-Onge, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Élisabeth Brière, on behalf of the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the streamlining of the process for all orders of government, including municipalities, for asking the federal government to restrict the use of boats on lakes and rivers. Transport Canada2023-10-12T14:12:29-04:00The Canada Revenue Agency reaches a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada for the Audit, Financial and Scientific Grouphttps://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/09/the-canada-revenue-agency-reaches-a-tentative-agreement-with-the-professional-institute-of-the-public-service-of-canada-for-the-audit-financial-and.htmlOn September 16, 2023, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada for the Audit, Financial and Scientific Group (PIPSC-AFS Group) reached a tentative agreement for approximately 16,000 CRA employees.Canada Revenue Agency2023-09-19T15:38:00-04:00Cantons-de-l’Est tourism experience to be enhanced thanks to Government of Canada supporthttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2023/08/cantons-de-lest-tourism-experience-to-be-enhanced-thanks-to-government-of-canada-support.htmlNine Cantons-de-l’Est organizations receive a total of over $2 million in financial assistance from CED.Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2023-08-03T09:58:00-04:00Invitation to media – Press conference on Government of Canada support for nine projects to boost tourism development in Cantons-de-l’Esthttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2023/07/invitation-to-media--press-conference-on-government-of-canada-support-for-nine-projects-to-boost-tourism-development-in-cantonsdelest.htmlThe Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead and Minister of National Revenue, will announce Government of Canada support for nine Cantons-de-l’Est tourism organizations: the Corporation Ski & Golf Mont-Orford, the Moulin à laine d'Ulverton, the Zoo de Granby, Cohabitat Généroville S.E.N.C., Hébergement aux cinq sens, Camping de la rivière Nicolet, the Vallée du Mont Élan, Camping Aventure Mégantic and La Halte des Pèlerins.Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2023-08-02T09:58:00-04:00Canada and Manitoba are investing up to $6.4 million for an agricultural research and training facility at the University of Manitobahttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/canada-and-manitoba-are-investing-up-to-64-million-for-an-agricultural-research-and-training-facility-at-the-university-of-manitoba.htmlThe governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing up to $6.4 million to establish the Prairie Crops and Soils Research Facility (PCSRF) at the Fort Garry campus of the University of Manitoba, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, Manitoba Advanced Education and Training Minister Sarah Guillemard and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-25T16:09:39-04:00Governments of Canada and Manitoba provide $2.4 million over 2 years to advance province's agri-processing sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-provide-24-million-over-2-years-to-advance-provinces-agri-processing-sector.htmlThe governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing nearly $2.4 million over 2 years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) Capital Infrastructure and Investments program to support a $52.8-million capital project at Winkler Meats, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-24T12:19:31-04:00Minister Bibeau visits New Brunswick producers and processorshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/minister-bibeau-visits-new-brunswick-producers-and-processors.htmlDuring her recent visit to New Brunswick, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with local entrepreneurs, producers, government representatives, and industry experts in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The Minister took part in roundtable discussions and tours highlighting the diversity of New Brunswick's agri-food production and its contribution to the region's sustainable development.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-22T15:23:06-04:00Summary of Items from the 2023 Annual Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculturehttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/summary-of-items-from-the-2023-annual-meeting-of-federal-provincial-and-territorial-fpt-ministers-of-agriculture.htmlSummary of Items from the 2023 Annual Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of AgricultureAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-21T14:04:23-04:00Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to support a competitive and sustainable agriculture and agri-food sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/federal-provincial-and-territorial-ministers-of-agriculture-meet-to-support-a-competitive-and-sustainable-agriculture-and-agri-food-sector.htmlThe annual conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture was held in Fredericton, New Brunswick, from July 19 to 21, 2023.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-21T14:04:17-04:00Government of Canada announces new living lab in Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/government-of-canada-announces-new-living-lab-in-ontario.htmlToday, while attending the Ag Innovation Spotlight event hosted by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) at the Grand River Agricultural Society, Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the creation of a new living lab in Ontario. Led by OSCIA, this living lab project represents an investment of up to $9.2 million over five years from the federal government under the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – Living Labs program.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-20T18:00:44-04:00Government of Canada announces plans to create a vaccine bank for Foot and Mouth Disease in animalshttps://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2023/07/government-of-canada-announces-plans-to-create-a-vaccine-bank-for-foot-and-mouth-disease-in-animals.htmlToday, as part of the annual conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture, Ministers confirmed their commitment to respond to animal disease outbreaks through the establishment of a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine bank.Canadian Food Inspection Agency2023-07-20T17:33:01-04:00Minister Bibeau, Minister Johnson and other provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture to address media following the Annual Conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculturehttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/minister-bibeau-minister-johnson-and-other-provincial-and-territorial-ministers-of-agriculture-to-address-media-following-the-annual-conference-of-.htmlThe Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Margaret Johnson, New Brunswick Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, as well as other provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture will be addressing media following the Annual Conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-20T08:32:14-04:00Minister Bibeau to visit Fredericton, New Brunswick and participate in Annual Conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculturehttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/minister-bibeau-to-visit-fredericton-new-brunswick-and-participate-in-annual-conference-of-federal-provincial-and-territorial-ministers-of-agriculture.htmlJuly 18th, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Fredericton, New Brunswick, for the Annual Conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-18T10:23:37-04:00Canada, Manitoba governments to provide up to $1 million to support training and resource development for agricultural industryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/canada-manitoba-governments-to-provide-up-to-1-million-to-support-training-and-resource-development-for-agricultural-industry.htmlThe Canada and Manitoba governments are investing up to $1 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support learning activities, knowledge transfer and resource development, for local agricultural organizations, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-18T09:27:56-04:00Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan provide additional support for producers; low yield appraisal change encourages poor crops be used as feedhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-provide-additional-support-for-producers-low-yield-appraisal-change-encourages-poor-crops-be-used-as-feed.htmlToday, the federal and provincial governments announced Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is implementing extraordinary measures to offer support to Saskatchewan livestock producers facing challenges resulting from dry conditions this year, allowing additional acres of low yielding cereal and pulse crops to be diverted to feed. This incentive allows crop producers to make timely decisions to make additional feed available to graze, bale or silage.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-12T15:29:59-04:00AgriScience Program: Beef and Forage Clusterhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/agriscience-program-beef-and-forage-cluster.htmlThe Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) received over $12 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (Sustainable CAP), under the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component. The Beef Cattle Research Council, a division of the CCA, will administer the Beef and Forage Cluster.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-12T13:47:15-04:00Beef industry receives funding to support its sustainable developmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/beef-industry-receives-funding-to-support-its-sustainable-development.htmlToday at the Calgary Stampede, Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $12 million on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau to the Canadian Cattle Association under the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component. The Beef Cattle Research Council, a division of the Canadian Cattle Association, will administer the Beef and Forage Cluster. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-12T13:47:05-04:00Governments Strengthening Agricultural Productivity and Sustainabilityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/governments-strengthening-agricultural-productivity-and-sustainability.htmlThrough the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), the governments of Canada and Ontario are committing more than $68 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative (OASI) to fund three programs designed to support farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-12T11:34:32-04:00Parliamentary Secretary Drouin to announce investments through the AgriScience programhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/parliamentary-secretary-drouin-to-announce-investments-through-the-agriscience-program.htmlThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, will announce investments in the beef and cattle industry that will contribute to the economy and sustainably advance Canada’s beef and forage production while reducing its environmental footprint.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-11T14:21:28-04:00Government of Canada announces investment in Dairy Farmers of Canada to support sustainabilityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/government-of-canada-announces-investment-in-dairy-farmers-of-canada-to-support-sustainability.htmlThe Government of Canada is announcing over $7.5 million to Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) to help support sustainable development in the dairy industry. This funding is provided through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-11T11:13:32-04:00New Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs, Partners and Activitieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/new-agricultural-climate-solutions--living-labs-partners-and-activities.htmlThe Government of Canada announced new living labs under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs program.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-10T14:21:43-04:00Government of Canada announces two new living labs in Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/government-of-canada-announces-two-new-living-labs-in-quebec.htmlWhile visiting the Centre d’initiatives en agriculture de la region de Coaticook (CIARC), the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, today announced the creation of two new living labs in Quebec. These on-farm collaborative innovation projects bring together producers and scientists, among others, who co-develop and test innovative practices and technologies to accelerate the agri-environmental shift.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-10T14:21:34-04:00Minister Bibeau chairs FAO conference in Italy and strengthens links with our international partnershttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/minister-bibeau-chairs-fao-conference-in-italy-and-strengthens-links-with-our-international-partners.htmlThe Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food concluded her ministerial outreach to Italy today, where she chaired the biennial Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Conference, met with bilateral counterparts and with Italian businesses in the southern region of Puglia.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-07T17:52:23-04:00Minister Bibeau to announce financial support for on-farm activities to combat climate change in agriculturehttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/minister-bibeau-to-announce-financial-support-for-on-farm-activities-to-combat-climate-change-in-agriculture.htmlThe Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, will be at the Centre d'initiatives en agriculture de la region de Coaticook (CIARC) to announce funding for new on-farm research activities aimed at developing and implementing best practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture and agri-food in Quebec.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-07T13:09:45-04:00Now recruiting new members for Canadian Food Policy Advisory Councilhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/now-recruiting-new-members-for-canadian-food-policy-advisory-council.htmlToday, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, launched a new recruitment process for membership on the Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council (the Council).Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-06T12:18:11-04:00Government of Canada invests $7.7 million in Manitoba Métis Federation to help adopt sustainable farming practices and strengthen food security https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/07/government-of-canada-invests-77-million-in-manitoba-metis-federation-to-help-adopt-sustainable-farming-practices-and-strengthen-food-security.htmlToday, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface–Saint Vital, announced a total investment of up to $7.7 million for the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF). Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-07-04T11:08:37-04:00Minister Bibeau in Italy for Food and Agriculture Organization conference, local outreachhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/06/minister-bibeau-in-italy-for-fao-conference-local-outreach.htmlThe Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, is in Italy to take part in the biennial conference of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). During her outreach, she will also work with stakeholders to advance Canadian agriculture and agri-food trade, and promote the safety and quality of Canadian exports.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-06-30T11:48:26-04:00Saskatchewan's agriculture biotechnology sector benefits from $9.5 million funding over the next 5 yearshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/06/saskatchewans-agriculture-biotechnology-sector-benefits-from-95-million-funding-over-the-next-5-years.htmlToday, Parliamentary Secretary Francis Drouin, on behalf of federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a funding agreement with Ag-West Bio provided under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. Ag-West Bio will receive $9.5 million over the next 5 years to advance their work in the province's agriculture biotechnology sector.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-06-30T11:22:33-04:00Keeping Alberta's beekeepers flyinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/06/keeping-albertas-beekeepers-flying.htmlA partnership between the governments of Canada and Alberta will help beekeepers hit hard by extreme cold and Varroa mites.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-06-22T13:18:12-04:00Governments helping grape growers and beekeepers strengthen their businesseshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/06/governments-helping-grape-growers-and-beekeepers-strengthen-their-businesses.htmlThe governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help the grape growing and beekeeping sectors offset extraordinary costs caused by significant grapevine and bee colony losses due to extreme weather conditions in 2021-22.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-06-22T12:40:21-04:00Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments Jointly Release the Pan-Canadian Action Plan on AMRhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2023/06/federal-provincial-and-territorial-governments-jointly-release-the-pan-canadian-action-plan-on-amr.htmlToday, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, released the Pan-Canadian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance , developed in collaboration with the provinces and territories.Public Health Agency of Canada2023-06-22T12:09:21-04:00Canada and Manitoba invest $2 million to enhance capacity of rural veterinary services districtshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/06/canada-and-manitoba-invest-2-million-to-enhance-capacity-of-rural-veterinary-services-districts.htmlThe governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $2 million through the new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to enhance the capacity of rural veterinary services districts (VSDs) throughout Manitoba, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-06-22T09:14:34-04:00New funding available for Manitoba agriculture producers and processors to support sustainability initiatives and food safety improvementshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/06/new-funding-available-for-manitoba-agriculture-producers-and-processors-to-support-sustainability-initiatives-and-food-safety-improvements.htmlThe Governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support Manitoba producers and processors in the areas of environmental sustainability and food safety and traceability, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-06-22T09:14:28-04:00Governments of Canada and Manitoba provide $2.9 million over two years to advance Manitoba as a leader in renewable transportation fuelshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/06/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-provide-29-million-over-two-years-to-advance-manitoba-as-a-leader-in-renewable-transportation-fuels.htmlThe Canada and Manitoba governments are committed to enhancing the province’s competitive advantages in leading-edge, value-added agricultural processing to support the development of renewable transportation fuel processing in Canada.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-06-20T16:09:16-04:00Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $6.6 million in Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/06/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-invest-66-million-in-livestock-and-forage-centre-of-excellence.htmlCanada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $6.6 million in support today for innovative livestock and forage research being conducted in the province.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-06-20T16:03:17-04:00Minister Bibeau's G20 Mission to India strengthens ties with this key partnerhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/06/minister-bibeaus-g20-mission-to-india-strengthens-ties-with-this-key-partner.htmlThe Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food today concluded a successful mission to India where she took part in the G20 Agriculture Ministers' Meeting and met with her international counterparts, senior officials, and Canadian and Indian agriculture stakeholders.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-06-20T12:25:22-04:00Canada expands Taiwan market for Canadian beefhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/06/canada-expands-taiwan-market-for-canadian-beef.htmlToday, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced that the Government of Canada has regained market access to Taiwan for Canadian beef and beef products from animals over-thirty-months (OTM) of age.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-06-16T17:21:30-04:00Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $18 million for diagnostic services for animalshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/06/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-invest-18-million-for-diagnostic-services-for-animals.htmlToday, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced $18 million to support Prairie Diagnostic Services in Saskatchewan over the next 5 years under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). This investment supports the organization and the work they provide in disease diagnosis, surveillance, research and supporting animal health and welfare. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-06-14T14:01:50-04:00Ministers Bibeau and Ng Statement on Mexican measures that impact Agricultural Innovationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/06/ministers-bibeau-and-ng-statement-on-mexican-measures-that-impact-agricultural-innovation.htmlCanada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, the Honourable Mary Ng, today released the following joint statement in response to the United States’ requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-06-09T10:01:55-04:00Canada names location for new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Officehttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/06/canada-names-location-for-new-indo-pacific-agriculture-and-agri-food-office.htmlThe Government of Canada is taking another step forward in bringing its planned new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office to fruition – by announcing the Office’s location.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-06-07T19:15:34-04:00New Brunswick's first Mental Health and Farm Safety Initiative launcheshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/06/new-brunswicks-first-mental-health-and-farm-safety-initiative-launches.htmlNew Brunswick farmers will have access to new resources to help address the stress of operating a farm thanks to a new farm-focused mental health and safety initiative announced today by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Honourable Margaret Johnson, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Fisheries in partnership with Agriculture NB (Agriculture Alliance of NB, National Farmers Union in NB and Really Local Harvest Co-op).Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-06-06T13:53:14-04:00Canada, Manitoba announce support for research and innovation projects to support sustainable growth of agriculture sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/canada-manitoba-announce-support-for-research-and-innovation-projects-to-support-sustainable-growth-of-agriculture-sector-up-to-65-million-in-grant.htmlThe governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing up to $65 million in grant funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support the development of agricultural knowledge and skills and improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Manitoba’s agriculture and agri-food sectors, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-29T13:39:56-04:00Government of Canada supports Omnimed and its unique project in Quebec’s digital health sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-supports-omnimed-and-its-unique-project-in-quebecs-digital-health-sector.htmlBased in Cookshire in the Eastern Townships, the business will receive $250,000 from CED.Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2023-05-25T13:58:00-04:00Governments Investing in Agricultural Leadership Developmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/governments-investing-in-agricultural-leadership-development.htmlThe governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $2.3 million over three years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 4-H Ontario programming. This funding will allow 4-H Ontario to continue to engage youth interested in a career in the agriculture and agri-food industries.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-25T11:38:29-04:00Minister Bibeau launches a new intake of the Agricultural Clean Technology Program https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/minister-bibeau-launches-a-new-intake-of-the-agricultural-clean-technology-program.htmlTo help agricultural producers make their operations more sustainable, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, is announcing that a new intake of the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program – Adoption Stream will open on June 1, 2023.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-23T12:07:46-04:00Invitation to media – Minister Bibeau to announce Government of Canada support for Cookshire business Omnimedhttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2023/05/invitation-to-media--minister-bibeau-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-cookshire-business-omnimed.htmlThe Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of Omnimed, an innovative business in the health sector.Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2023-05-23T07:58:00-04:00Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce renewed funding to build resiliency and public trust in agriculturehttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-announce-renewed-funding-to-build-resiliency-and-public-trust-in-agriculture.htmlToday, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced more than $4.1 million to support Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan and 4-H Saskatchewan over the next five years under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). This investment supports the organizations that tell the story of agriculture in Saskatchewan and build public trust while developing the next generation of agriculture leaders. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-18T13:56:54-04:00Government of Canada supports a cheese factory in the Outaouais regionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-supports-a-cheese-factory-in-the-outaouais-region.htmlToday, while visiting La Trappe à Fromage de l'Outaouais, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, along with the Member of Parliament for Gatineau, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, announced an investment of up to $1,548,800 for the company to increase production capacity and productivity. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-18T12:36:49-04:00Support introduced to Saskatchewan producers in the southwest and west central regions impacted by wildlife damagehttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/support-introduced-to-saskatchewan-producers-in-the-southwest-and-west-central-regions-impacted-by-wildlife-damage.htmlToday, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a supplemental freight adjustment to further support Saskatchewan producers who experienced wildlife damage to their stacked forage.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-17T14:30:35-04:00La Trappe à fromage receives an important contribution from the federal governmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/la-trappe-a-fromage-receives-an-important-contribution-from-the-federal-government.htmlThe Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau will be in Gatineau to visit the cheese factory La Trappe à fromage and announce an important investment under the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund. The Minister will be accompanied by the Honourable Steven Mackinnon, Member of Parliament for Gatineau.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-16T15:18:15-04:00Recipients of the agriculture student scholarship announced in Saskatchewanhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/recipients-of-the-agriculture-student-scholarship-announced-in-saskatchewan.htmlToday, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit awarded scholarships to students from across the province pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-16T13:05:14-04:00Saskatchewan agriculture industry benefits from funding for applied research projectshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/saskatchewan-agriculture-industry-benefits-from-funding-for-applied-research-projects.htmlToday, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced that 56 Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies program (ADOPT) projects and eight Strategic Field Program (SFP) projects received more than $1.4 million in funding in 2023.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-12T13:36:47-04:00Minister Bibeau concludes AIM4C climate summit in Washington, D.C.https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/minister-bibeau-concludes-aim4c-climate-summit-in-washington-dc.htmlThe Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, yesterday wrapped up a three-day visit to Washington where she participated in the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM4C) global summit. Minister Bibeau joined Ministerial counterparts and delegates from over 40 countries to discuss the need for greater investment in climate-smart agriculture to address climate change and global hunger.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-11T18:21:40-04:00Government of Canada further increases interest relief to help producers manage financial challengeshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-further-increases-interest-relief-to-help-producers-manage-financial-challenges.htmlIn recognition of the significant financial challenges facing Canadian producers, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, today confirmed that the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program has been increased from $250,000 to $350,000 for the 2023 program year, effective May 8, 2023. This is the portion of advances on which the Government of Canada pays the interest on behalf of producers.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-10T12:49:07-04:00New Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership Expands Funding for Farmershttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/new-sustainable-canadian-agricultural-partnership-expands-funding-for-farmers.htmlNova Scotia farmers will get more support through a new federal-provincial funding agreement. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-09T17:29:30-04:00Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in Food Industry Development Centrehttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-invest-in-food-industry-development-centre.htmlThe Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced $250,000 in funding today as part of a $1.7 million project to increase co-packing capacity at the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre in Saskatoon.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-08T12:23:01-04:00Minister Bibeau launches a new phase of the Local Food Infrastructure Fundhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/minister-bibeau-launches-a-new-phase-of-the-local-food-infrastructure-fund.htmlToday, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, while visiting Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre with the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier and President of the Treasury Board, announced $10 million for a new phase of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF).Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-04T11:47:55-04:00Province of Manitoba accepting applications under two new funding streams for agriculture producershttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/province-of-manitoba-accepting-applications-under-two-new-funding-streams-for-agriculture-producers.htmlProvince of Manitoba accepting applications under two new funding streams for agriculture producersAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-04T09:47:05-04:00Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan provide funding for Pest Biosecurity Programhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-provide-funding-for-pest-biosecurity-program.htmlThe Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced $19.5 million for an enhanced Pest Biosecurity Program through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-03T16:29:25-04:00The Government of Canada moves forward with plant breeding innovation while upholding the integrity of the organic sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/the-government-of-canada-moves-forward-with-plant-breeding-innovation-while-upholding-the-integrity-of-the-organic-sector.htmlToday, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced updated guidance for seed regulations that will provide clear direction for plant breeders so that Canadian farmers can access new seed varieties, enhance sustainable food production and be more resilient in the face of today's challenges. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-03T15:23:46-04:00Minister Bibeau to announce support for food security and food systems across Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/05/minister-bibeau-to-announce-support-for-food-security-and-food-systems-across-canada.htmlThe Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier and President of the Treasury Board, will be at the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre to announce federal support for local organizations working in food security. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-03T10:27:55-04:00Minister Bibeau wraps up successful trade mission to Indo-Pacific Regionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/minister-bibeau-wraps-up-successful-trade-mission-to-indo-pacific-region.htmlThe Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded a successful trade mission to Japan and Singapore, wrapping up a week of meetings and events. The mission underscored one of the Government of Canada’s top priorities under the Indo Pacific Strategy (IPS): to expand our partnerships and trade relationships in this region. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-05-02T10:36:12-04:00Canada secures Guatemala market for Canadian meat productshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/canada-secures-guatemala-market-for-canadian-meat-products.htmlFor the first time in 10 years, Guatemala is reopening its doors to Canadian pork, beef and poultry products. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-04-28T12:19:39-04:00Canada, Manitoba Invest in Economic Opportunities and Market Access for Manitoba Agri-Processorshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/canada-manitoba-invest-in-economic-opportunities-and-market-access-for-manitoba-agri-processors.htmlMore funding is now available for Manitoba food processors under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-04-28T11:04:33-04:00New multi-million-dollar partnership to support sustainable agriculture in New Brunswickhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/new-multi-million-dollar-partnership-to-support-sustainable-agriculture-in-new-brunswick0.htmlA new federal-provincial partnership will support the sustainability and competitiveness of the province’s agriculture sector. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-04-24T14:47:13-04:00Joint statement for strengthening Japan/Canada government cooperation on food security and sustainable agriculture production and food systemshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/joint-statement-for-strengthening-japancanada-government-cooperation-on-food-security-and-sustainable-agriculture-production-and-food-systems.htmlThe Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), at the G7 Miyazaki Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting, reaffirming the importance of food security, especially in light of the situation after Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, where some of the global food supply chains were disrupted, and confirming the necessity to further encourage efforts to realize greater sustainability in agriculture production and food systems. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-04-24T12:14:32-04:00Minister Bibeau travelling to Japan and Singapore to promote trade and participate in the G7 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Miyazaki, Japan (April 20-25)https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/minister-bibeau-travelling-to-japan-and-singapore-to-promote-trade-and-participate-in-the-g7-agriculture-ministers-meeting-in-miyazaki-japan-april-.htmlThe Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Japan and Singapore to advance international agricultural trade as part of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, engage and promote collaboration with global partners to support world food security and highlight Canada’s priority to be an active, engaged and reliable partner in the Indo-Pacific region. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-04-19T15:59:58-04:00Governments helping agri-food processing businesses lower costshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/governments-helping-agri-food-processing-businesses-lower-costs.htmlThe governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help food processing businesses increase energy efficiency and lower their costs. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-04-18T16:31:39-04:00Governments Helping Ontario Agri-Food Products Reach New Marketshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/governments-helping-ontario-agri-food-products-reach-new-markets.htmlThe governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $6 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help eligible agri-food businesses and industry organizations expand into domestic and foreign markets.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-04-17T12:27:37-04:00Minister Bibeau highlights Budget 2023 investments to strengthen food securityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/minister-bibeau-highlights-budget-2023-investments-to-strengthen-food-security.htmlToday, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, visited Le Grenier des Collines food bank facility in Val-des-Monts, Quebec, where they highlighted Budget 2023 investments that will strengthen food security in local communities and make life more affordable while building a healthy future. Budget 2023 proposes to provide $10 million in 2023-24 to top up the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) to strengthen food security in communities across Canada. This new phase of the LFIF will be launched shortly. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-04-14T15:28:50-04:00Minister Bibeau to highlight federal budget investments to help make life more affordable for Canadianshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/minister-bibeau-to-highlight-federal-budget-investments-to-help-make-life-more-affordable-for-canadians.htmlThe Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be at Le Grenier des Collines in Val-des-Monts, with Member of Parliament Sophie Chatel to outline the 2023 Federal Budget investments that will help advance a strong middle class, an affordable economy, and a healthy future.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-04-13T16:10:17-04:00Minister Bibeau highlights Budget 2023 investments for Canada’s 21st century clean economyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/minister-bibeau-highlights-budget-2023-investments-for-canadas-21st-century-clean-economy.htmlThe world’s major economies are moving at an unprecedented pace to build the net-zero industries of tomorrow. To build Canada’s clean economy, Budget 2023 makes transformative investments to fight climate change and create new opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers. This includes significant measures that will deliver cleaner and more affordable energy, support investment in our communities, and create good-paying jobs.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-04-12T16:05:37-04:00Minister Bibeau to highlight federal budget investments for clean technology businesses https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/minister-bibeau-to-highlight-federal-budget-investments-for-clean-technology-businesses.htmlThe Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Quebec City at Bosk Bioproducts, a Quebec-based company that converts pulp and paper residues into 100% compostable bioplastic, to outline the Budget 2023's investments in a Strong Middle Class, an Affordable Economy, and a Healthy Future.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-04-11T13:59:56-04:00New funding partnership with Canada to expand the Yukon’s local food productionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/new-funding-partnership-with-canada-to-expand-the-yukons-local-food-production.htmlThe Government of Yukon believes that the agriculture sector is vital to the territory. Today, the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker launched the Yukon’s new agricultural funding program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The program follows the signing of the Canada-Yukon Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership bilateral agreement on April 4, 2023 with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-04-11T13:43:31-04:00Canada, Manitoba sign agreement to grow Manitoba’s agriculture and agri-foods sector over 5 years https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/canada-manitoba-sign-agreement-to-grow-manitobas-agriculture-and-agri-foods-sector-over-5-years.htmlToday, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced $221 million for strategic agricultural initiatives in Manitoba under the new the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-04-06T15:35:42-04:00Canada and Quebec sign a new $955 million agreement over 5 years to support Quebec’s agricultural sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/03/canada-and-quebec-sign-a-new-955-million-agreement-over-5-years-to-support-quebecs-agricultural-sector.htmlMarie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and André Lamontagne, Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, announce the signing of a bilateral agreement under the new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). This agreement includes a joint investment by the governments of Canada and Quebec estimated at $955 million in the Quebec agri-food sector over the next 5 years.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-03-31T16:38:29-04:00Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership launches April 1, 2023https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/03/sustainable-canadian-agricultural-partnership-launches-april-1-20230.htmlThe Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) will officially go into effect on April 1, 2023. The federal, provincial and territorial governments collaborated in the renewal of this important five-year policy framework to ensure that there is no gap between the end of the former agreement and this new one, benefitting farmers and processors across all of Canada.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-03-31T15:41:25-04:00Renewed and expanded funding for food production in the Northwest Territorieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/03/renewed-and-expanded-funding-for-food-production-in-the-northwest-territories.htmlA renewed funding partnership between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will see an investment of $7.6 million to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri‐food sector in the Northwest Territories (NWT) over the next 5 years.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-03-31T14:21:46-04:00Supporting sustainability in agriculturehttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/03/supporting-sustainability-in-agriculture.htmlThe Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a 5-year, $3.5-billion investment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada's agri-food and agri-products sectors. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60% federally and 40% provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-03-31T13:13:57-04:00Government of Canada supports more efficient grain drying technologies across Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/03/government-of-canada-supports-more-efficient-grain-drying-technologies-across-canada.htmlToday, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced federal support for 45 new projects related to adopting more efficient grain drying technology by farmers across Canada.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-03-29T17:50:54-04:00Canada gains full access to Japanese beef markethttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/03/canada-gains-full-access-to-japanese-beef-market.htmlFor the first time in two decades, Japan is reopening its doors to Canadian processed beef. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-03-27T16:17:30-04:00Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada releases “What We Heard” report on fertilizer emissions reduction target and outlines collaborative approach with the sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/03/agriculture-and-agri-food-canada-releases-what-we-heard-report-on-fertilizer-emissions-reduction-target-and-outlines-next-steps-on-collaboration-wi.htmlCanadian farmers are on the front lines of climate change and are already taking action to improve resilience and enhance profitability while reducing emissions. The Government of Canada set a target to reduce fertilizer-related emissions, which led to consultations with the sector to gather feedback on how best to support farmers and producers through voluntary measures moving forward.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-03-22T11:34:21-04:00Minister Bibeau to announce funding for youth agriculture awarenesshttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/03/minister-bibeau-to-announce-funding-for-youth-agriculture-awareness.htmlThe Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, will announce funding to Agriculture in the Classroom Canada to raise awareness of agriculture among youth. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-03-21T14:14:40-04:00Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan partner to invest $485 million in Saskatchewan under the new five-year Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnershiphttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/03/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-partner-to-invest-485-million-in-saskatchewan-under-the-new-five-year-sustainable-canadian-agricultural-part.htmlToday, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, federal Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable David Marit, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture, announced $485 million for strategic agricultural initiatives in Saskatchewan under the new five-year Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-03-20T11:24:29-04:00Farmers, ranchers, processors supported by new Canada-B.C. partnershiphttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/03/farmers-ranchers-processors-supported-by-new-canada-bc-partnership.htmlB.C. farmers and food processors will receive increased food security support over the next 5 years through a new agreement between the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-03-15T13:11:01-04:00Government of Canada supports the development and adoption of clean technologies in British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/03/government-of-canada-supports-the-development-and-adoption-of-clean-technologies-in-british-columbia.htmlToday, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, while visiting Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, announced federal support for four new projects related to developing and adopting clean technology by agri-businesses in British Columbia. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-03-15T12:42:38-04:00