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Jul 04, 2025, 11:01 ET Media Notice - Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald to attend the Calgary Stampede

OTTAWA, ON, July 4, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Alberta next week to attend the Calgary Stampede and meet with key stakeholders...

Jun 12, 2025, 12:39 ET Media Notice - Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald to visit Saskatchewan

OTTAWA, ON, June 12, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Saskatchewan later this week on a multi-day visit to meet with key stakeholders ...

Apr 25, 2025, 16:32 ET Governments extend AgriStability enrolment deadline for 2025 program year

OTTAWA, ON, April 25, 2025 /CNW/ - Given the pressures and uncertainties facing the agricultural sector, federal, provincial and territorial governments have agreed to extend the AgriStability...

Mar 22, 2025, 20:04 ET Government of Canada announces support for agricultural sector following the imposition of tariffs by China

OTTAWA, ON, March 22, 2025 /CNW/ - Our hard-working producers provide world-class food to Canadians and the world. Their products meet the highest standards, our inspection systems are robust, and we ...

Mar 13, 2025, 17:29 ET Minister MacAulay announces investment to support the health and safety of Canadian farmers ahead of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week

OTTAWA, ON, March 13, 2025 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of Canada's agricultural community while supporting the long-term sustainability and ...

Mar 08, 2025, 15:49 ET Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to discuss evolving Canada-United States trading relationship

OTTAWA, ON, March 8, 2025 /CNW/ - Yesterday, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Honourable Ron Kostyshyn, Manitoba Minister of Agriculture, met...

Mar 07, 2025, 18:54 ET Minister MacAulay announces funding to support Canadian hog producers in the event of a potential African swine fever outbreak

OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2025 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the resilience of Canada's rural communities and the Canadian pork sector by supporting prevention efforts and...

Mar 07, 2025, 14:54 ET Minister MacAulay announces interest-free limit under the Advance Payments Program will be set at $250,000 for 2025

OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the Government of Canada will set the interest-free limit of the...

Mar 07, 2025, 08:35 ET Government of Canada announces support to increase dairy processing capacity on Prince Edward Island

SUMMERSIDE, PE, March 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable ...

Mar 06, 2025, 14:37 ET Government of Canada announces support for local food infrastructure projects across Canada

TRURO, NS, March 6, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, on behalf of the Honourable...

Mar 06, 2025, 09:09 ET Media Notice - Minister MacAulay to announce federal support to increase dairy processing capacity on Prince Edward Island

SUMMERSIDE, PE, March 6, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, along with Mr. Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, will be in Summerside,...

Mar 05, 2025, 13:08 ET PS Blois to announce investments to strengthen food security

OTTAWA, ON, March 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, will be in Truro, Nova Scotia, to announce ...

Feb 28, 2025, 10:10 ET Minister MacAulay announces over $116 million to help farmers adopt clean technologies

SPRING VALLEY, PE, Feb. 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced more than $116 million under the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) ...

Feb 27, 2025, 13:39 ET Minister MacAulay visits Washington, D.C. to strengthen ties with Canada's most important partner

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada and the United States share one of the most integrated trading relationships in the world, especially when it comes to agriculture. This week, the Honourable...

Feb 21, 2025, 15:16 ET Minister MacAulay announces the re-appointment of three members to Farm Credit Canada's Board of Directors

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 21, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced the re-appointment of three members, Michele Hengen, James Laws, and Govert...

Feb 11, 2025, 09:41 ET Statement - Message from Minister Lawrence MacAulay on Canada's Agriculture Day 2025

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 11, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, on Canada's Agriculture Day, we recognize all of our Canadian farmers and celebrate the great work they do. Canada is a world leader when it comes to...

Feb 08, 2025, 08:35 ET Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to discuss Canada-United States trading relationship

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 8, 2025 /CNW/ - Yesterday, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, convened provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture to discuss...

Jan 31, 2025, 14:14 ET Minister MacAulay announces 10 organizations to deliver the School Food Infrastructure Fund to help strengthen food security in communities across Canada

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 31, 2025 /CNW/ - Kids need access to nutritious food at school so they can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to...

Jan 28, 2025, 15:00 ET Minister MacAulay announces funding to help farmers lower emissions and build resilience

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Farmers care deeply about the land and have been leaders when it comes to taking action to protect the environment and strengthen the competitiveness of our...

Jan 22, 2025, 10:20 ET Statement - Message from Minister Lawrence MacAulay on Bell Let's Talk Day 2025

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 22, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement to mark Bell Let's Talk Day: "Our farmers work...

Jan 09, 2025, 14:29 ET Government of Canada to open new intake period for Youth Employment and Skills Program

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 9, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that applications will open for the Youth Employment and Skills Program...

Nov 26, 2024, 17:38 ET Minister MacAulay attends Agribition and announces support for Canadian agriculture

REGINA, SK, Nov. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined farmers, exporters, and industry stakeholders at the Canadian Western...

Nov 22, 2024, 15:28 ET Minister MacAulay announces funding for innovations in sustainable agricultural technology

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $7.2 million for 4 projects through the...

Nov 19, 2024, 12:59 ET Minister MacAulay concludes productive visit to China

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 19, 2024 /CNW/ - Last week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Beijing, China, where he met with Chinese industry leaders, importers,...

Oct 15, 2024, 13:21 ET Government of Canada announces funding to improve the sustainability and competitiveness of Canadian cereals

WINNIPEG, MB, Oct. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - Cereal crops are a staple of Canada's agricultural sector. Last year, we exported 29.8 million tonnes of wheat, barley and oats, valued at $13.8 billion, and...

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