Applications for the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) are now being accepted. The program includes $647 million stretched over 10 years to help producers remain competitive, and is part of the government’s compensation for negotiating away parts of the supply managed markets. Producers are entitled to a dollar amount based on their quota […] Read more
D.C. Fraser
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Ag stakeholders weigh in on proposed climate law
Agricultural stakeholders continue to argue Canada’s proposed accountability law to achieve climate goals should be amended to include more industry representation. A parliamentary committee studying Bill C-12, the law that would set national targets for the reduction of greenhouse gasses, has been hearing testimony from witnesses throughout May and June. An advisory panel was named […] Read more
Feds launch CAP consultations
Consultations for Canada’s next agricultural policy framework are officially underway. Known as the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), the agreement in place now is a $3 billion deal between federal, provincial and territorial governments that funds a wide range of programming. It expires at the end of March 2023. The contentious nature of federalism means negotiations […] Read more
Report suggests better co-ordination of trade
Creating more export opportunities was also included in a new parliamentary report that studied post-pandemic trade potential
Better co-ordination across government agencies, the creation of more export opportunities for agri-tech and an increased focus on trade are recommendations found in a parliamentary report focused on international trade and COVID-19. The standing committee on international trade released its interim report in May, outlining four recommendations. Starting last October, MPs from each of Canada’s […] Read more
Foreign workers updated on COVID-19
An online course to help producers and international farm workers protect themselves from COVID-19 is being launched. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is offering the free guide in English, French and Spanish. Participants will learn methods of preventing the spread of COVID-19, which has caused deaths and illnesses on Canadian farms […] Read more
Foreign worker policy criticized
Migrant farm workers will be able to apply for permanent residency through a new federal program, but critics say the Liberals plan is flawed. Essential temporary foreign workers and international graduates from Canadian schools will be able to apply for one of the 90,000 new permanent residencies. There are 30,000 spots dedicated to temporary workers […] Read more
International energy report has consequences for producers
The International Energy Agency’s report on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to achieve global targets bolsters the case more needs to be done in agriculture to combat climate change. Producers, as the report noted, can’t be excluded from that effort. Released this month, the report lists 400 actions that will need to be taken to reach […] Read more
Space meets agriculture online
The Canadian Space Agency recently joined Agriculture Canada on the social media forum Reddit to answer questions from the public about “how space helps agriculture.” On May 5, nearly 200 people took part in the session. A CSA official kicked off the event by answering the broad question of how space helps agriculture, writing about […] Read more
Farm transfer law gains support in House, moves to Senate
Farm groups are praising MPs who voted in favour of a law aiming to amend tax laws and make it easier for producers to sell their operations to family members. Bill C-208, introduced by Conservative MP Larry Maguire for the first time in September 2020, is off to the Senate for review after receiving approval […] Read more
Free COVID-19 course for foreign workers, employers now available
An online course to help producers and international farm workers protect themselves from COVID-19 is being launched. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is offering the free guide in English, French and Spanish. Participants will learn methods of preventing the spread of COVID-19, which has caused deaths and illnesses on Canadian farms […] Read more
