As many are unfortunately aware, there's been an uptick in rural crime across the country. Alberta's Justice Minister, Doug Schweitzer, has decided to hit the road and talk to farmers that have been either impacted or closely affected by rural crime. Beginning at Bragg Creek, Alta., last week, the tour will run until the end... Read More
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Canadian farms are currently facing a labour shortage, with no signs indicating it will get better in the short-term. In response, the Canadian government has announced plans to modernize the program. The Canadian government will put a focus on making the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program easier for users to use and understand better. Minister... Read More
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna announced $97,100 has been awarded to Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan. The money will be put towards helping kids involved in the program to learn about the environment and "foster awareness of sustainability and climate change." According to a news release, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan aims... Read More
Minister of International Trade Diversification Jim Carr has put out a statement in regards to the government's talks with China over blocked canola exports. Earlier this year, China revoked the export license of a major Canadian canola company citing various pests were found in the product. Later, a second company was hit with the same... Read More
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) is calling on the various government parties for action this upcoming election, as they feel they've been in the dark for upwards of three months. The CMC says China's temporary suspension on pork and beef exports is costing those in the industry close to $100 million. If it persists, the... Read More
Just over seven months since Canada's ambassador to China John McCallum was fired from his duties, the federal government has appointed a new ambassador. “I am pleased to announce Dominic Barton as Canada’s Ambassador to China," says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. "His years of experience in Asia, and the significant global economics expertise he has... Read More
Parrish & Heimbecker Limited (P&H) has announced it has acquired 10 Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) locations across the Prairies and into British Columbia. According to a news release, the purchase expands the company's grain and crop input offerings across new geographies as the company strengthens its leadership position in the grain supply and crop input... Read More
As trade talks among several countries continue to rock the markets, the Ontario government is stepping up to help those that export food and agri-products to pursue new markets. The provincial government will begin accepting applications for its Market Access Initiative, a new cost-share funding initiative that's open to all Ontario food and agri-product exporters.... Read More
A high throughput grain elevator will be up and running at High Level, Alta. by roughly this time next year, says Richardson Pioneer. The company plans to replace the old 6,500 metric tonne wooden crib elevator with a modern one that can handle 32,000 metric tonnes of storage space and will be capable of loading... Read More
Conservation Ontario has been handed a letter from the provincial government informing the authority to stick to its "core mandate" when administering and funding programs. The trouble is, it's unclear just what the core mandate includes or leaves out — and the lack of clarity is causing many to wonder how agriculture programs will factor... Read More