Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Government of Canada announces up to $45.3 million to enhance African swine fever prevention and preparedness

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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To help ensure high levels of vigilance in the face of the threat of African swine fever, the Government of Canada is investing up to $23.4 million to support the pork industry's prevention and mitigation efforts.

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  • To help ensure high levels of vigilance in the face of the threat of African swine fever, the Government of Canada is investing up to $23.4 million to support the pork industry's prevention and mitigation efforts.
  • In addition, up to $19.8 million will be invested in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) prevention and preparedness efforts.
  • Although Canada has never had a case of ASF, the disease continues to spread in several regions around the world.
  • "We must continue to work as a team - federal, provincial and territorial governments together with industry, to prevent African swine fever from entering the country.

Government of Canada expands market for fresh British Columbia cherries to South Korea

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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Canada has been working collaboratively with South Korea to gain access for fresh cherries since 2015.

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  • Canada has been working collaboratively with South Korea to gain access for fresh cherries since 2015.
  • Increased exports into South Korea has been part of British Columbia's long-term strategy to grow international markets for cherries, while securing the best price.
  • "With new access to the South Korean market, growers in British Columbia can continue to showcase their cherries around the world and expand trading relationships.
  • In 2021, South Korea imported over $208 million of fresh cherries from around the world.

Government of Canada invests $1.8 million in green economy

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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The bioeconomy, which is part of the green economy, is based on the production and sale of products other than foodstuffs made from agricultural, aquatic and forestry resources, or even municipal waste.

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  • The bioeconomy, which is part of the green economy, is based on the production and sale of products other than foodstuffs made from agricultural, aquatic and forestry resources, or even municipal waste.
  • With the Government of Canada's investment, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada will work with Biomass Quality Network Canada to develop research-based standards for measuring and assessing the quality of bioproducts made from agricultural sources.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to taking action on climate change, with a net zero carbon emissions target for the country by 2050.
  • Bioindustrial Innovation Canada is a not-for-profit organization based in Sarnia, Ontario that supports the commercialization of clean, green and sustainable technologies that leads to jobs and economic value for Canada.

Ag-West Bio Welcomes New Board Members

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Ag-West Bio Inc., Saskatchewans bioscience industry association, welcomes three new members to its board of directors.

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  • Ag-West Bio Inc., Saskatchewans bioscience industry association, welcomes three new members to its board of directors.
  • The Ag-West Bio board is a dedicated group that works diligently to ensure that Ag-West Bio has the best strategy in place to advance Saskatchewans bioeconomy and grow biobusiness in the province.
  • President and CEO Karen Churchill says board members are chosen for their individual expertise and experience.
  • For more information about the Ag-West Bio board of directors, visit: https://www.agwest.sk.ca/about-awb/directors .

Government of Canada invests more than $8.7 million to help farmers adopt clean technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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This investment of more than $8.7 million will support the adoption of clean technologies across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • This investment of more than $8.7 million will support the adoption of clean technologies across Canada.
  • This new investment builds on work already under way to help farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop technology to adapt to climate change.
  • Under the ACT Program, farmers and agri-businesses will have access to funding to help develop and adopt the latest clean technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost their long-term competitiveness.
  • The Government of Canada continues to make investments to create an enabling environment for the research, development and adoption of clean technology.

Creating high-protein plant-based foods using Canadian chickpeas and food tech extraction technology

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Plant-based foods, such as chickpeas, represent a significant economic opportunity for Canadian companies to meet growing global and consumer demands for protein-rich foods that are healthy and environmentally sustainable.

Key Points: 
  • Plant-based foods, such as chickpeas, represent a significant economic opportunity for Canadian companies to meet growing global and consumer demands for protein-rich foods that are healthy and environmentally sustainable.
  • The consortium will address this market by creating protein-packed salad dressings, sauces, breading, frozen desserts and other protein alternatives made from Canadian chickpeas.
  • Canadian companies are again demonstrating their commitment to innovative plant-based foods and ingredients, Protein Industries Canada CEO Bill Greuel said.
  • InnovoPro is committed to bringing unique chickpea protein platform to the global food & beverage market, for creating nutritious, tasty, and sustainable food products.

Government of Canada invests in increasing bison exports

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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The bison industry is an increasingly important contributor to the Canadian economy, with live bison and bison meat exports reaching nearly $90 million in 2021.

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  • The bison industry is an increasingly important contributor to the Canadian economy, with live bison and bison meat exports reaching nearly $90 million in 2021.
  • Increasing bison exports translates into economic activity all along the value chain, including for the many rural communities where producers operate.
  • The Canadian Bison Association is a national, non-profit association representing the interests of the bison industry and its 550 members in Canada.
  • From July 12-15, 2022, the Canadian Bison Association, in partnership with the Saskatchewan and the U.S. National Bison Associations, is hosting the sixth International Bison Convention to celebrate the rich history and promising future of the bison industry.

Government of Canada invests in small businesses through the Innovative Solutions Canada Program

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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The Government of Canada is committed to investing in innovation that supports small businesses in their efforts to develop new or improved tools, technology, methods and processes for the benefit of Canadians, the environment, and our economy.

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  • The Government of Canada is committed to investing in innovation that supports small businesses in their efforts to develop new or improved tools, technology, methods and processes for the benefit of Canadians, the environment, and our economy.
  • - The Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
    Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) is a research and development procurement program administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
  • The program supports partnerships between government departments and Canadian innovators in the development of early stage, pre-commercial innovation with the ultimate goal of promoting the growth of Canada's small businesses.
  • Under the ISC program, the CFIA is posting challenges that allow Canadian small businesses to develop innovative solutions using technology and scientific research.

Minister Bibeau announces appointment to Canadian Dairy Commission

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, July 6, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today announced that Benoit Basillais has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC), replacing Serge Riendeau.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 6, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today announced that Benoit Basillais has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC), replacing Serge Riendeau.
  • "With over 20 years of service at the Canadian Dairy Commission, Benoit Basillais is very familiar with both the stakeholders and the issues facing the dairy industry.
  • The Canadian Dairy Commission is a Crown corporation, established in 1966, with the mandate of coordinating federal and provincial dairy policies.
  • The Canadian Dairy Commission chairs and supports the Canadian Milk Supply Management Committee (CMSMC) and its secretariat.

Government of Canada invests over $1 million in new technologies to improve farm management

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Across Canada, start-ups focused on agricultural innovations are developing breakthrough technologies to help address farm management challenges.

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  • Across Canada, start-ups focused on agricultural innovations are developing breakthrough technologies to help address farm management challenges.
  • With funding of up to $707,873, the company will combine its sensors with artificial intelligence to deliver real-time milk quality information at the farm level.
  • Farmers can closely monitor information to keep their herd healthy and free of diseases, and improve reproductive success rate, ultimately producing the best possible milk for consumers.
  • "Research and innovation are vital to giving our farmers the tools they need to tackle farm management challenges and boost food security.