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May 14, 2022, 09:37 ET Pathways Towards Sustainable Food Systems in Times of Crises

G7 Agriculture Ministers' Communiqué BERLIN, May 14, 2022 /CNW/ - 1. We, the G7 Agriculture Ministers, met in Stuttgart on May 13-14 2022 to address the global challenges that the agricultural sector ...

May 13, 2022, 11:29 ET Media Notice - Minister Bibeau to discuss G7 Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in Stuttgart, Germany

OTTAWA, ON, May 13, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will hold a media callback to discuss the recent G7 Agriculture Ministers' Meetings in...

May 11, 2022, 11:11 ET Government of Canada invests to grow exports for Canada's red meat sector

OTTAWA, ON, May 11, 2022 /CNW/ - Seizing opportunities to increase and diversify Canadian red meat exports is key to the economic growth and profitability of Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector....

May 09, 2022, 13:21 ET Government of Canada invests in the future generation of agricultural leaders

OTTAWA, ON, May 9, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada's young farmers are helping to strengthen our agriculture and agri-food sector through their leadership and innovative contributions. Today, the Honourable...

May 05, 2022, 12:32 ET Government of Canada supports the resiliency of the agriculture sector by increasing its capacity to face emergencies

OTTAWA, ON, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Every year, Emergency Preparedness Week serves as an opportunity to remind Canadians of the importance of being prepared for any emergency situation that can occur....

May 03, 2022, 13:57 ET Government of Canada invests $4.4 million to increase access to Canada's high-quality grain products globally

OTTAWA, ON, May 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada's grain sector is a major driver of economic growth domestically, with demand for Canadian export grain products on the rise from global markets. Today, the...

May 02, 2022, 20:02 ET Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers of Agriculture Readout of Meeting

OTTAWA, ON, May 2, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Canada's federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture met to discuss key areas of interest for Canada's agriculture sector. The meeting...

Apr 28, 2022, 15:22 ET Governments extend AgriStability 2022 enrollment deadline

OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The AgriStability enrollment deadline for the 2022 program year has been extended from April 30 to June 30, 2022. This extension allows farmers more time to sign up ...

Apr 28, 2022, 12:56 ET Government of Canada continues work to support Prince Edward Island potato farmers

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - Prince Edward Island (PEI) has a long history of producing the highest quality potatoes for Canadians and international consumers. The Government of Canada...

Apr 27, 2022, 23:10 ET CANCELLED - Government of Canada to highlight new measures to support Prince Edward Island potato farmers

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE, April 27, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau,...

Apr 27, 2022, 11:54 ET Government of Canada invests in digital food innovation hub to create a stronger food system in Canada

OTTAWA, ON, April 27, 2022 /CNW/ - Technological innovations have contributed enormously to the transformation of Canada's agriculture sector and strengthened its competitiveness internationally. To...

Apr 27, 2022, 11:18 ET Government of Canada to highlight new measures to support Prince Edward Island potato farmers

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE, April 27, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau,...

Apr 26, 2022, 11:57 ET Government invests in new Quebec production facility to transform organic waste into feed

OTTAWA, ON, April 26, 2022 /CNW/ - Reducing food waste in Canada can help save consumers money, improve food security, support efficiency in the agriculture and food sector, and significantly cut our ...

Apr 25, 2022, 14:23 ET Driving economic growth by advancing Canada's global reputation for top-quality beef

CALGARY, AB, April 25, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada's livestock producers and processors have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, safe and delicious beef. Today, the Minister of Agriculture ...

Apr 22, 2022, 18:10 ET Government of Canada takes concrete actions to fight climate change in the agriculture sector

OTTAWA, ON, April 22, 2022 /CNW/ - As stewards of the land, Canadian farmers are on the front lines of climate change and among the first to feel its effects. As we celebrate Earth Day, the Minister...

Apr 14, 2022, 11:12 ET Building a strong and clean economy in Quebec by investing in innovation and workers

SHERBROOKE, QC, April 14, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Agriculture plays an essential role in building a healthy environment and strong economy in Quebec. Today the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of ...

Apr 13, 2022, 16:08 ET Media Notice - Minister Bibeau and Parliamentary Secretary Brière to highlight investments in Budget 2022 to create good jobs, clean air and a strong economy

SHERBROOKE, QC, April 13, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Sherbrooke at Entosystem, an innovative agricultural technology...

Apr 06, 2022, 17:14 ET Government of Canada announces changes to the Advance Payments Program to support farmers ahead of planting season

OTTAWA, ON, April 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Exceptional circumstances such as feed shortages due to drought and delays stemming from the global pandemic and the war in Ukraine have disrupted supply chains and...

Apr 06, 2022, 14:09 ET Government of Canada helps Canada's fresh produce industry transition to more environmentally-friendly packaging

MONTREAL, April 6, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The effects of climate change are everywhere and they are a constant reminder of the need to act now. The Government of Canada is supporting industry efforts to ...

Apr 05, 2022, 16:00 ET Government of Canada invests in digitization of farming to strengthen sustainability of Canada's agriculture sector

OTTAWA, ON, April 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Agricultural innovations have contributed enormously to the transformation of Canada's agriculture sector and have strengthened our competitive position...

Apr 04, 2022, 14:43 ET Government of Canada invests in market expansion opportunities for Canada's mushroom sector

OTTAWA, ON, April 4, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada is a large producer of mushrooms and the sector plays an important role in the economy. The Government of Canada is helping the industry continue to seize new ...

Apr 01, 2022, 15:47 ET Government of Canada invests in the adoption of sustainable practices and clean technologies in agriculture

ST-HYACINTHE, QC, April 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Recognizing that farmers are key players in reducing greenhouse emissions, the Government of Canada is investing to help them in the adoption of clean...

Mar 31, 2022, 17:18 ET MEDIA NOTICE - Minister Bibeau, Minister Guilbeault and Minister St-Onge to announce investments to support environmental sustainability in Quebec's agriculture sector

SAINT-HYACINTHE, QC, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, ...

Mar 31, 2022, 16:13 ET The Government of Canada supports Canadian seed system to boost organic and climate-resilient farming

OTTAWA, ON, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada is recognized worldwide as a leading producer, processor and exporter of high-quality seed for a wide range of crops, providing for over 60,000 jobs. Today,...

Mar 28, 2022, 10:42 ET Minister Bibeau concludes visit to PEI following announcement of the resumption of PEI potato exports to the United States

OTTAWA, ON, March 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, concluded a two-day visit to Prince Edward Island (PEI) on Sunday. The trip included...