News for Rural Communities

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  1. Minister Bibeau and Minister MacAulay meet with United States Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack

    Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, Member of Parliament for Cardigan, met with the United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack in Washington, where Secretary Vilsack provided clear direction to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to proceed expeditiously with the risk analysis of exporting PEI table stock potatoes to Puerto Rico and the continental U.S.

  2. South Western Nova Scotia will benefit from investments to help improve tourism experiences; bring people back to public spaces safely

    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.

  3. Backgrounder: South Western Nova Scotia will benefit from investments to help improve tourism experiences; bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests more than $880,000 in nine community shared spaces and two tourism businesses to stimulate local economies, create jobs, boost tourism, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

  4. Riverdale Community Services Society will benefit from renovations to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    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.

  5. Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Guysborough, Cheticamp

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

  6. Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in Lower River Inhabitants

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make a virtual announcement regarding support for the Riverdale Community Services Society.

  7. Grand Mira and D’Escousse will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    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.

  8. Backgrounder: Grand Mira and D’Escousse will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests more than $62,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

  9. Statement from the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau  Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Bell Let’s Talk Day

    The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, released the following statement to mark Bell Let’s Talk Day:“Producers across Canada work tirelessly so we and our families can have food on our tables. Despite the long hours, the labour shortages and the weather extremes, they take on the challenge of uncertainty each and every day."

  10. Hants North Recreation and Development Association will benefit from new construction to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    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.

  11. MP Francis Drouin and MP Mark Gerretsen to announce high-speed Internet projects in rural regions of Ontario

    Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell, and Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will announce a federal investment to improve high-speed Internet access in rural regions of Ontario.

  12. Cape Breton Community Groups will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    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.

  13. Backgrounder: Cape Breton Community Groups will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests more than $79,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

  14. Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Grand Mira South and D’Escousse

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

  15. Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, to announce high-speed Internet projects in rural areas near Flamborough and Limehouse, Ontario

    Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will announce a federal investment to improve high-speed Internet access in rural areas near Flamboro and Limehouse, Ontario.

  16. Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Glace Bay and Louisdale

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

  17. Hants Aquatic Centre Society will benefit from pool renovations to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    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.

  18. Government of Canada to announce support for an organization in Windsor

    Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, will make a funding announcement regarding support for a community organization in Hants County.

  19. Inverness and Cape Breton Counties will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    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.

  20. Cape Breton and Richmond Counties will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    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.

  21. Backgrounder: Cape Breton and Richmond Counties will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests more than $160,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

  22. Food Waste Reduction Challenge semi-finalists for the Novel Technologies Streams

    The $20-million Food Waste Reduction Challenge was launched in November 2020 to accelerate and advance diverse and high-impact solutions to food waste in Canada. The Novel Technologies Streams focus on technological solutions to food waste to extend the life of perishable food, transform food waste and accelerate their advancement in the Canadian market.

  23. Minister Bibeau announces Food Waste Reduction Challenge semi-finalists for the Novel Technologies Streams

    Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced the 18 semi-finalists selected under the Novel Technologies Streams to find new solutions to food waste. Minister Bibeau met virtually with the semi-finalists and listened to their innovative food waste reduction solutions.

  24. Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Inverness, Cape Breton Counties

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

  25. Minister Bibeau announces Food Waste Reduction Challenge semi-finalists under Novel Technologies Streams

    The Honourable Marie Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce and virtually meet with semi-finalists under the Novel Technologies Streams of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge to find new solutions to food waste.

  26. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $5 Million in Livestock Research

    Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, joined Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit today in announcing a total of $5.1 million in funding for new research projects in 2022 related to livestock and forage.

  27. Governments Increasing Veterinarian Capacity for Ontario Farms: $4 Million Investment to Help Farmers Access Veterinary Care

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $4 million dollars through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership) to give farmers improved access to veterinary services when and where they need it.

  28. Glace Bay area will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    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.

  29. Backgrounder: Glace Bay area will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests more than $142,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

  30. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Extension for Livestock Water Project Applications

    The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce an extension to the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) deadline for livestock producers planning to access the previously-announced temporary enhanced FRWIP funding.

  31. Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Glace Bay Area  

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

  32. Cumberland, Colchester Counties will benefit from investments to help residents and visitors enjoy the region and its shared spaces safely

    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.

  33. Backgrounder: Cumberland, Colchester Counties will benefit from investments to help residents and visitors enjoy the region and its shared spaces safely

    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.

  34. Coal Town Trail will benefit from expansion to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    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.

  35. Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in the Glace Bay Area  

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make a virtual announcement regarding support for the Coal Town Trail Society.

  36. Government of Canada to announce support for Cumberland and Colchester Counties

    The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova will make a virtual announcement regarding support for 12 organizations in Cumberland and Colchester Counties.

  37. Communities of Main-à-Dieu, Dominion will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    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.

  38. Backgrounder: Communities of Main-à-Dieu, Dominion will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests $70,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

  39. Glace Bay will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    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.

  40. Backgrounder: Glace Bay will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests more than $68,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

  41. Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Main-à-Dieu and Dominion 

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

  42. Sydney and Louisburg Railway Historical Society and Reserve Mines Senior Citizens and Pensioners Recreation Club

    The Government of Canada invests more than $126,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

  43. Cape Breton County will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    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.

  44. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $9 million in crop research

    Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a total of $9.1 million in funding today for new crop-related research projects in 2022.

  45. Government of Canada to announce support for community organizations in Glace Bay 

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

  46. Government of Canada to announce support for community organizations in Cape Breton County

    Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, will make two virtual announcements regarding support for two community organizations.

  47. New Federal Ministerial Coordinating Committee on PEI Potatoes brings whole-of-government approach to help farmers affected by U.S. trade disruption

    The Government of Canada is committed to restoring market access for PEI fresh potatoes to the United States and supporting PEI farmers impacted by trade disruptions. To that end, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today announced the creation of the new Federal Ministerial Coordinating Committee on PEI Potatoes with the objective of enhancing coordination and collaboration across the federal government to respond to concerns and find solutions.

  48. Helping sheep and goat farmers improve productivity and increase supply with a new genetic services system

    Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of $495,000 for the Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement (CCSI) to enable stakeholders to work together to increase innovation and resiliency in Canada’s sheep and goat industries.

  49. Next phase of support for Alberta livestock producers

    In response to severe drought conditions, the Governments of Canada and Alberta worked together to rapidly deploy the Canada-Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance AgriRecovery initiative, which has already helped thousands of livestock producers cover their extraordinary costs.

  50. Support for British Columbia farmers’ markets to grow, operate in emergencies

    Farmers’ markets in the province are receiving funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia to help cover the costs to expand local food and beverage sales, and operate during emergencies.