News for Rural Communities

1. Governments Strengthen Biosecurity at Ontario Poultry Operations

   Canada and Ontario investing $1.5 million to support biosecurity measures to reduce the spread of avian influenza

2. Supply-managed sectors to receive compensation for the impacts of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

   While visiting the Gay Lea dairy processing facility today, Member of Parliament for Guelph Lloyd Longfield on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, reaffirmed the Government of Canada's commitment to provide compensation for supply-managed sectors for the impacts of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Dairy, poultry and egg processors and producers are expected to share more than $1.7 billion in direct payments and investment programs.

3. MP Longfield to highlight support for supply-managed sectors

   Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, will highlight support to supply-managed sectors as presented in the 2022 Fall Economic Statement.

4. Government of Canada invests in the Port of Prince Rupert to increase supply chain capacity

   The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening Canada’s supply chains at Canadian ports so Canadians get what they need. The 2022 Fall Economic Statement builds on investments to build an economy that works for all Canadians.

5. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada launches African Swine Fever prevention and preparedness program

   Starting today, eligible organizations can apply for funding under the Government of Canada’s African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP). The $23.4 million program is designed to help Canada's pork industry prepare for the possibility of African swine fever (ASF) entering the country.

6. Government of Canada fulfills its commitment to compensate supply-managed sectors

   On a dairy farm in the Eastern Townships, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau re-affirmed the Government’s commitment to provide compensation for supply-managed sectors for the impacts of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Dairy, poultry and egg producers and processors are expected to share more than $1.7 billion in direct payments and investment programs.

7. Minister Bibeau to highlight support for supply-managed sectors

   The Honorable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will make an announcement at Ferme des Sommets to highlight support to supply-managed sectors as presented in the 2022 Fall Economic Statement.

8. Sherbrooke taking steps to enhance community infrastructure and quality of life

   Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

9. Mi’kmaw non-profit connects Indigenous youth with jobs of the future

   Government of Canada helps Cape Breton organization maintain training in trades and STEM

10. Government of Canada invests in wine industry

    Canada’s wine industry provides business opportunities for grape growers and wine makers, while contributing to the economic vitality of rural communities. Today, Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, announced on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, an investment of up to $990,866 to Wine Growers Canada. The project will help increase domestic and export sales of Canadian-made wine through targeted awareness and training initiatives.

11. Parliamentary Secretary Bittle to announce Government of Canada support for wine growers 

    Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, Chris Bittle, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, will announce federal investment to help increase domestic and export sales of Canadian-made wine. PS Bittle will be joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey.

12. Government of Canada to announce funding for community enhancements in Guysborough County

    The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, will make an announcement about several infrastructure and technology projects to enhance safety, accessibility and connectivity in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s.

13. Government of Canada finances a trade certification program for micro and small food enterprises

    To help our smallest agricultural businesses further expand into grocery and food services, the Government of Canada is supporting the creation of a certification program that will allow businesses to meet specific trade requirements.

14. Government of Canada to announce support for training programs in trades and STEM for Indigenous youth

    Government of Canada to announce support for training programs in trades and STEM for Indigenous youth

15. Government of Canada invests over $2.4 million to support growth of technology for meat processing

    All across the country, businesses are developing innovative technologies to improve productivity and food supply, and P&P Optica Inc. is one example. The company has developed a smart imaging system to inspect meat automatically on the production line.

16. We’koqma’q and Potlotek First Nations are finding ways to help bring people back to public spaces 

    Cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

17. Minister Bibeau co-chairs OECD agriculture ministers' meeting:  Agriculture at the heart of food security

    Over two days of meetings at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris, agriculture ministers and representatives from about 50 countries agreed to redouble their efforts and implement better practices to feed the growing world population, fight climate change, and ensure that farmers and workers can make a successful living from agricultural production.

18. Cape Breton Drag Racing Association upgrades facilities

    Improvements will allow motorsports club to attract and host national, international events

19. Government of Canada invests nearly $1 million in the health of dairy cows 

    With an investment of nearly $1 million from the Government of Canada, the Association des médecins vétérinaires praticiens du Québec will be able to develop a digital tool to anticipate and reduce the risks associated with metabolic diseases in dairy cows.

20. Government of Canada advances the procurement process for High Frequency Rail

    High Frequency Rail will transform passenger rail service in Canada through the creation of a faster, more frequent, accessible, and sustainable rail service among the major centres of Québec City, Trois-Rivières, Montréal, Ottawa, Peterborough, and Toronto.

21. Cliffs of Fundy Geopark taking steps to attract visitors to this world-class destination

    Atlantic Canadian tourism organizations and operators are working hard to find new approaches to deliver world-class tourism experiences that tell the stories of the region, and what makes it such a special visitor destination. The Government of Canada is supporting the expansion of an enhanced visitor experience at the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark that explores the connections between geology, communities, culture, heritage and nature.

22. Waverley will benefit from Legion roof renovation to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for the local economy to thrive

23. Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in Waverley

    Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in Waverley

24. The Government of Canada announces the new dates for the public consultation on hydrology for the Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project

    July 6, 2013 is a date that has marked our country. No community should ever have to live through what Lac-Mégantic experienced. This is why the Government of Canada is committed to making the rail bypass a reality. This will usher in a new beginning for the people in the area. This important project must include ongoing collaboration with people in the community, keeping them informed every step of the way.

25. CBSA completes major border upgrades at North Portal

    The Government of Canada is investing in modern border infrastructure that contributes to our economy by strengthening Canada’s supply chains and keeps Canadians safe. Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), marked the completion of a multi-year infrastructure project at North Portal, Saskatchewan.

26. The Government of Canada announces intent to launch a new digital infrastructure initiative to strengthen Canada’s supply chains

    Canada's economic growth depends on strong supply chains to create jobs, ensure goods get to Canadians, and addressing the impact of the rising cost of living. Digitizing our supply chain is one way to make it more efficient while helping to grow our economy.

27. Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-Based Violence in Yukon

    Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services. Rates of gender-based violence in the Yukon are three times greater than the national average.

28. Minister Bibeau and Minister Compton tour Prince Edward Island farms affected by Hurricane Fiona

    Hurricane Fiona caused major damage to properties, barns, storage facilities, as well as grain and horticultural crops on Prince Edward Island. Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, travelled to PEI to visit some of the areas that were most affected by the storm, hearing how extreme weather conditions in the province impacted farm operations, families and livelihoods.

29. Minister Bibeau and Minister Morrow meet with impacted farmers in Nova Scotia

    Hurricane Fiona has caused significant damage to agricultural properties, barns and storage infrastructure, as well as to grain and horticultural crops affecting communities in the Atlantic region. Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, travelled to Nova Scotia to meet with farmers and hear how the storm impacted farm operations, families and livelihoods.

30. Governments of Canada and Manitoba Announce Launch of Province’s New Online Environmental Farm Plan Platform

    The governments of Canada and Manitoba are announcing the launch of Manitoba’s new online Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) platform, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.

31. Government of Canada invests in food research to support disease prevention

    Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $106,000 to the Prairie Oat Growers Association for new research trials to better understand the role oats play in disease prevention. Findings from this project will help create new market opportunities for Canadian oat producers.

32. Excess moisture insurance coverage levels in Manitoba increasing for 2023 crop year

    Manitoba producers will receive higher Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI) coverage levels as part of the AgriInsurance program for the 2023 crop year, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.

33. National Supply Chain Task Force co-chairs to hold a news conference to release final report on actions to strengthen our supply chain

    Mr. Jean Gattuso and Ms. Louise Yako, co-chairs of the National Supply Chain Task Force, will hold a news conference to provide details on their final report on how to make our supply chain stronger and make life more affordable for Canadians. Other members of the Task Force will also be in attendance, including Robert Armstrong, Shauna McMillan, and Gretchen Pohlkamp.

34. OAG performance audit concludes low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste is effectively regulated in Canada

    Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) welcomed the findings of the performance audit carried out by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) on the management of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste, which was tabled in Parliament by the OAG’s Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development.

35. Minister Bibeau concludes G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting

    The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded a productive annual G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting, where Canada took a leadership role in advancing priorities and agricultural interests regarding global food security, resilient and sustainable agriculture and open and rules-based trade.

36. Minister Bibeau to hold a media call-back following the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting

    The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will hold a media callback at the conclusion of the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting.

37. Livestock emergency response trailers going to Lower Mainland, Kootenays

    Agricultural producers in the Lower Mainland and Kootenays will have access to mobile livestock emergency response trailers through a pilot project funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia.

38. Government of Canada announces appointment to Canadian Dairy Commission 

    The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today announced the appointment of Shikha Jain to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC).

39. Biography – Shikha Jain

    Shikha Jain is the CEO of Green Energy Trading Corporation (GET Corp.), a green tech organization that supports the dairy industry in leading the sustainability journey through the conversion of on-farm organic wastes to renewable natural gas (RNG), while providing dairy producers key benefits of climate farming

40. Governments of Canada and Manitoba launch e-book celebrating 150 years of agricultural history in Manitoba

    The governments of Canada and Manitoba have launched 150 Years of Farming in Manitoba, an e-book developed in partnership with Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) that shares the 150-year evolution of the agriculture and agri-food sector in Manitoba, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.

41. Minister Bibeau to participate in trade mission in Manila, Philippines (Sept 25-26)

    The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to the Philippines to advance international agricultural trade, promote Canadian agri-food products and grow market access.

42. Annapolis Royal getting a boost through Rediscover Main Streets initiative

    Atlantic Canada’s main streets, downtowns and neighbourhoods are vibrant spaces where people gather to enjoy all that our urban and rural communities have to offer. After more than two years of the pandemic, people are yearning to safely connect and return to the region’s downtown areas. The Government of Canada, through the Rediscover Main Streets initiative, is supporting community-led projects that will bring energy back to these lively and important community hubs.

43. Minister of Transport highlights the launch of Rail Safety Week 2022 and underlines recent efforts taken to improve rail safety in Canada

    Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, highlighted the launch of Rail Safety Week 2022, which runs until September 25. This national annual event increases awareness of safety around railway property and trains.

44. Government of Canada invests over $1.4 million in SixRing clean technology 

    Clean technologies play an important role in helping Canada’s agriculture sector fight against climate change. Investing in clean technology initiatives that advance the bioeconomy can improve the bottom line for farmers, while lowering harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

45. Eastern Nova Scotia will benefit from new and modernized tourism offerings to help attract more visitors to the region

    Canada has much to offer visitors: breathtaking landscapes and wide-open spaces, diverse and inclusive experiences, and welcoming people from coast to coast to coast who provide outstanding service. Combined with a strong focus on health and safety and high vaccination against COVID-19, Canada is among the most alluring and smartest destination choices.

46. Backgrounder: Eastern Nova Scotia will benefit from new and modernized tourism offerings to help attract more visitors to the region

    Backgrounder: The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.3 million in 13 projects to support the tourism sector on Cape Breton Island and in Guysborough County.

47. Parliamentary Secretary Drouin to announce funding for clean technology in Calgary

    The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, will make an announcement related to new funding from the Government of Canada to help the agriculture sector reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. Parliamentary Secretary Drouin will be joined by Ron Hoffmann, VP of Business Development and Markus Weissenberger, Chief Technology Officer of SixRing Inc.

48. Tax relief for Prairie livestock producers facing the impacts of extreme weather

    Canadian farmers are directly impacted by climate change and its effects can be detrimental to sustaining operations. To provide assurance for producers as they make difficult herd management decisions, today the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an initial list of designated regions in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba where Livestock Tax Deferral has been authorized for 2022 due to extreme weather conditions.

49. Regenerative agriculture funding stream added to revitalized Canada-B.C. program

    B.C. agriculture producers and processors will soon be able to apply for funding to help increase innovation and resiliency as they compete with the international market.

50. Joint media release of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United States on the occasion of the APEC Food Security Ministers meeting

    We express our unwavering support for APEC and our deep appreciation of Thailand, as APEC Chair in 2022, for delivering a successful host year.