News for Rural Communities

1. Minister MacAulay launches new program to support the Canadian dairy sector

   Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the launch of the new Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund. With an investment of up to $333 million over the next 10 years, the Fund will help the Canadian dairy sector increase its competitiveness and adapt to new market realities. The Fund is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to support supply-managed sectors for the impacts of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

2. Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund

   The new Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund will provide Canadian dairy processors with non-repayable contributions to help the dairy sector better manage the structural surplus of solids non-fat in Canada. This Fund will be delivered by the Canadian Dairy Commission on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

3. Ingonish STEPping up regional tourism

   Today, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, announced a $95,500 non-repayable ACOA contribution to the Ingonish Development Society (IDS) to develop a regional tourism strategy.

4. Minister MacAulay to announce new financial support for the dairy sector

   The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Saint-Hyacinthe to announce significant financial support for the dairy sector. The Minister will be accompanied by Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

5. Closure of Canadian Coast Guard Seasonal Inshore Rescue Boat Stations in Quebec

   The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal Inshore Rescue Boat stations of Longueuil, Trois-Rivières, Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac, Beaconsfield and Saint-Zotique will be closing this Sunday, October 1 at 20:00.

6. Federal and provincial governments providing support for fruit tree industry

   Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Bloyce Thompson, Provincial Minister of Agriculture, announced additional support for Prince Edward Island producers in the fruit tree sector that were extraordinarily impacted by Hurricane Fiona.

7. Governments investing in Ontario’s maple syrup sector

   The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1 million over 2 years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support productivity and growth in the province’s maple syrup sector.

8. International curling event a BOOST for Pictou County

   National and international sport competitions bring athletes and spectators from around the world, showcasing Atlantic Canada’s unique experiences. The Government of Canada is investing in sports and recreation facilities to boost local economies and bring more tourism opportunities to rural communities.

9. Government of Canada supports poultry processor in Kings County

   Today, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, announced an investment of up to $2,932,500 for Eden Valley Poultry under the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund.

10. Supporting rural entrepreneurial opportunities across Atlantic Canada

    Community Business Development Corporations are at the heart of growing rural Atlantic Canadian economies

11. MP Blois to announce federal investments under the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund

    Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants and Chair of the House of Commons Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee, will be in Berwick, Nova Scotia to announce federal investments under the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund to Eden Valley Poultry.

12. Federal and Provincial Governments announce record investment through new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Agriculture for Prince Edward Island, announced an investment of over $46 million into Prince Edward Island’s local agriculture industry under the new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

13. Program still available to agriculture sector

    Nova Scotia farmers affected by this year’s extreme weather events can still receive assistance under the AgriStability program, even if they did not previously enrol.

14. Governments of Canada and British Columbia invest over $58 million to bring high-speed Internet to over 5,400 households

    Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet

15. Backgrounder: Governments of Canada and British Columbia invest over $58 million to bring high-speed Internet access to over 5,400 households

    On September 7, 2023, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, together with the Honourable Lisa Beare, British Columbia's Minister of Citizens' Services, announced over $58 million in federal and provincial funding to bring high-speed Internet access to over 5,400 households in rural and remote communities in the Columbia Basin area of British Columbia.

16. Over 90% of insured Forage Rainfall Insurance Program acres in Saskatchewan receive payout for 2023

    Today, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced a record-breaking level of payments under the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) Forage Rainfall Insurance Program.

17. ACOA supports clean tech growth in Cape Breton

    Innovative clean tech companies operating out of the Verschuren Centre in Cape Breton are helping advance strong, sustainable solutions to the world’s biggest environmental challenges. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting clean technologies which help diversify economies, create jobs and shape a stronger future for Canadians.

18. Lake Banook boosts profile as premiere paddling venue

    New and improved docks and boardwalk offer better experience for paddlers and spectators

19. Minister Hutchings to visit Cape Breton on September 5, 2023

    As part of her visit to Cape Breton, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will meet with local leaders and stakeholders and make two announcements that will drive economic momentum in Nova Scotia.

20. Rumina Velshi, President & CEO Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Remarks to 5th Canadian Conference on Nuclear Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration

    Thank you so much – and good afternoon, everyone. I appreciate the opportunity to join you here today – and I am very much looking forward to the panel discussion we’ll be having a short time from now with Kim and Terry.

21. Government of Canada announces investment in BioFuelNet Canada to strengthen bioeconomy

    Today, Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis, Quebec, announced an investment of up to $5.3 million on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, to BioFuelNet (BFN) Canada under the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

22. Upgrades underway for the Hector Heritage Quay

    Improvements to the Ship Hector site will better tell the story of the first Scottish emigrants to come directly from Scotland to Nova Scotia

23. MP Scarpaleggia to make an important announcement to BioFuelNet

    Mr. Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce funding to support the growth of BioFuelNet Canada.

24. Government of Canada to announce support for experiential tourism in Pictou County

    Government of Canada to announce support for experiential tourism in Pictou County

25. Government of Canada announces new living lab in Prince Edward Island

    Today, while visiting the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the creation of a new living lab in Prince Edward Island (PEI). This living lab project represents an investment of up to $4.5 million over five years from the federal government under the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – Living Labs program.

26. In-person announcement of new Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Lab on Prince Edward Island

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, along with Member of Parliament for Malpeque, Heath MacDonald, and Member of Parliament for Egmont, Bobby Morrissey, will announce funding for new collaborative on-farm research activities aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

27. Government of Canada taking action to support drought-stricken Western producers

    Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, announced an initial list of designated regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba where Livestock Tax Deferral has been authorized for 2023 due to extreme weather conditions.

28. Government of Canada invests $2 million in the Port of Johnstown to enhance grain drying capacity for local farmers in Eastern Ontario

    Today, Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $2 million for the Port of Johnstown under the Adoption Stream of the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program.

29. Minister MacAulay concludes successful outreach to Saskatchewan and Alberta 

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded productive meetings with key industry and provincial agriculture and agri-food stakeholders during his outreach to Saskatchewan and Alberta this week.

30. Parliamentary Secretary Drouin to announce investment through the Agricultural Clean Technology Program

    The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, along with Tory Deschamps, Mayor of the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal, and Robert Dalley, General Manager of the Port of Johnstown will announce an investment in the Port of Johnstown to enhance the sustainability of their operations.

31. Government of Canada invests in adoption of precision agriculture technology for local Verner farm

    Today, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $31,796 under the Adoption Stream of the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program for the François Delorme farm, a family-owned farm operation in Verner that produces soybean, canola, oats, wheat and corn.

32. Minister MacAulay announces investment for Western Grains Research Foundation to grow the agronomy sector

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, announced an investment of over $4 million to the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) under the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

33. Upgrades will help Acadian arts and culture thrive in Chéticamp

    Atlantic Canada’s rich multicultural heritage is central to the region’s identity, and supports a strong, vibrant, and welcoming society that attracts visitors and newcomers from around the world. The Government of Canada is investing to ensure that Acadian community art and culture, and the French language, continue to flourish in Nova Scotia.

34. Government of Canada to announce funding for Acadian arts and culture facility

    Government of Canada to announce funding for Acadian arts and culture facility

35. Government of Canada launching new commercial whelk fishery in Eastern Nova Scotia

    New fisheries support economic growth and innovation in coastal communities across the country. The Government of Canada is committed to increasing opportunity in the fishing and fish processing sectors to drive economic development without compromising conservation.

36. Canada and Ontario investing to support honey bee health

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing over $1.3 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help improve the resiliency and competitiveness of beekeeper operations in Ontario.

37. Minister’s statement: Food Day Canada 2023

    “Today, I join Canadians across the country in marking Food Day Canada which celebrates all the hard-working people across our food systems and recognizes the variety of the high-quality, world-class food that they produce. Food Day Canada is also an opportunity to reflect on the important role that food plays in our health, our environment and our cultures.

38. Help for Alberta farmers impacted by wildfire and drought

    The AgriStability program has reopened for late participation so producers affected by wildfires and drought can consider enrolling to manage business risks.

39. Minister MacAulay outreach in Alberta

    The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, met with Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, as well as stakeholders and industry representatives from national and provincial beef, cattle and crops sectors on August 2, 2023, to discuss ways to expand exports and the economic growth of the sector, while ensuring the region remains a global leader in sustainable agriculture production. This is the first in-person meeting of the Ministers since their respective ministerial appointments.

40. Minister Vandal announces investments in tourism initiatives promoting Francophone and Métis history and culture in Manitoba

    Minister Vandal announces over $1M in support for tourism initiatives promoting Francophone and Métis history and culture in Manitoba

41. Government of Canada helping pork producers prepare for a possible outbreak of African swine fever

    The Government of Canada is announcing an investment of $944,340 to the Manitoba Pork Council through the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) to help Canada's pork industry prepare for the possibility of African swine fever (ASF) entering the country.

42. Governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing up to $2.85 million for Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives

    The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing up to $2.85 million over the next 5 years for Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) in southwestern Manitoba through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.

43. Canada, British Columbia help farmers with climate adaptation, drought

    British Columbia (B.C.) farmers and ranchers can better prepare for and mitigate impacts of climate change, while continuing to support the province’s food security and a sustainable environment through funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia.

44. Governments bolstering food supply system

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.5 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help eligible agri-food businesses and contributors enhance their biosecurity measures to support animal and plant health, and food safety.

45. Minister Vandal and Parliamentary Secretary Lalonde to announce federal investment in tourism initiatives promoting Francophone and Métis history and culture in Manitoba

    Minister Vandal to announce support for tourism initiatives promoting Francophone and Métis history and culture in Manitoba

46. Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest in enhancing opportunities for Indigenous participation in agricultural sector

    Funding is now available for initiatives that will support Indigenous participation, address barriers, and build on opportunities in the agriculture and agri-food economy under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.

47. Governments of Canada and Manitoba announce over $1.9 million distributed to support sustainable farming in Manitoba

    The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing over $1.9 million in funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to 54 projects supporting sustainable farming in Manitoba through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Minister of Agriculture Derek Johnson announced today.

48. Canada and Manitoba are investing up to $6.4 million for an agricultural research and training facility at the University of Manitoba

    The 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.

49. Governments of Canada and Manitoba provide $2.4 million over 2 years to advance province's agri-processing sector

    The 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.

50. Minister Bibeau visits New Brunswick producers and processors

    During 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.