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Minister Bibeau announces a reappointment to the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, July 13, 2021 /CNW/ - Today the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced the reappointment of Ms. Genevive Parent as a member of the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal for a three-year term, effective August 31, 2021.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 13, 2021 /CNW/ - Today the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced the reappointment of Ms. Genevive Parent as a member of the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal for a three-year term, effective August 31, 2021.
  • "The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal acts to balance our rights while protecting the health and well-being of consumers and enhancing the economic vibrancy of Canadian agriculture.
  • - The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal is an independent, quasi-judicial body established by the Government of Canada to provide impartial reviews of notices of violation issued by federal agencies regulating agriculture and food.
  • Members of the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal are appointed by the Governor in Council upon the recommendation of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

New partnership to promote inclusion of Indigenous groups in Canadian agriculture

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Protein Industries Canada announced an investment into a project to develop a national strategy to improve diversity and inclusion of Indigenous groups in the Canadian agriculture and agrifood sector.

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  • SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Protein Industries Canada announced an investment into a project to develop a national strategy to improve diversity and inclusion of Indigenous groups in the Canadian agriculture and agrifood sector.
  • Indigenous involvement is absolutely essential in our collective efforts to develop more innovative and sustainable practices and technologies in Canadian agriculture.
  • We are excited by the role Indigenous Works will play in further engaging Indigenous groups in the agriculture sector, said the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food.
  • Indigenous Works is inviting any company or organization in the Canadian agriculture and agrifood sector that would like to contribute to take part in the discussion.

Poultry and egg producers can now apply for compensation funds to boost competitiveness

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Monday, May 31, 2021
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Today the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced that the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) is now accepting applications.

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  • Today the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced that the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) is now accepting applications.
  • ThePEFIPwill provide almost $647 million over ten years to support poultry and egg producers through on-farm investments.
  • Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2030, meaning producers can apply when they are ready to make an investment.
  • This program, which launches today, will help Canadian poultry and egg producers be more competitive and make their facilities even more sustainable."

Minister Bibeau announces reappointment to the Canadian Dairy Commission

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Friday, April 16, 2021
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b'OTTAWA, ON, April 16, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced the reappointment of Serge Riendeau as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) for a one year-term, effective May 14, 2021.\nMr.

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  • b'OTTAWA, ON, April 16, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced the reappointment of Serge Riendeau as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) for a one year-term, effective May 14, 2021.\nMr.
  • Prior to his appointment, he operated a dairy farm for over 40 years and served 26 years on the Board of Directors at Agropur, Canada\'s largest dairy processor, including 15 years as president.
  • Please visit the Governor in Council appointments webpage to learn more and to apply to these opportunities.\n"The Canadian Dairy Commission plays an important role in keeping the dairy sector competitive, productive and innovative.
  • Riendeau has been employed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) since 2018.

Accelerating the adoption of climate-smart best practices in agriculture

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
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The ACSprogram aims to establish a strong, Canada-wide network of regional collaborations led by farmers and including scientists and other sectoral stakeholders.

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  • The ACSprogram aims to establish a strong, Canada-wide network of regional collaborations led by farmers and including scientists and other sectoral stakeholders.
  • Together, they will develop and share management practices that best store carbon and mitigate climate change.
  • Applicants will need to demonstrate their ability to engage with researchers and develop plans for knowledge transfer and adoption among their peers.
  • - The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "Canadian farmers are constantly innovating to make their practices more sustainable.

Minister Bibeau holds First Bilateral Discussion with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, March 2, 2021 /CNW/ - Today the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, held her first official bilateral dialogue with the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, in which they reinforced the strength of the Canada-U.S. agricultural trade relationship.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 2, 2021 /CNW/ - Today the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, held her first official bilateral dialogue with the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, in which they reinforced the strength of the Canada-U.S. agricultural trade relationship.
  • Minister Bibeau and Secretary Vilsack also discussed their mutual interest in championing rules- and science-based international trade.
  • "Today, I congratulated Secretary Vilsack on his confirmation, and we discussed the need for collaboration to address key challenges facing our agriculture sectors.
  • - The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    Canada and the U.S. have highly integrated and mutually beneficial supply chains.

Joint Statement from the 2021 Federal-Provincial-Territorial Agriculture Ministerial Co-Chairs on Proposed Changes to the AgriStability Program

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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"As co-chairs of the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) agriculture ministerial meetings, we urge all provincial and territorial Ministers to support the proposed changes to the AgriStability program.

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  • "As co-chairs of the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) agriculture ministerial meetings, we urge all provincial and territorial Ministers to support the proposed changes to the AgriStability program.
  • From labour, to housing, to processing issues every aspect of farming has been impacted by the pandemic.
  • However, farmers across the country continue to face challenges, which is why the swift endorsement and delivery of this enhanced AgriStability program is critical.
  • - The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Partnership to improve the functionality of pulse-based ingredients

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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Food Products are partnering to commercialize new technology that will improve the functionality of pulse-based ingredients.

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  • Food Products are partnering to commercialize new technology that will improve the functionality of pulse-based ingredients.
  • The partnership announced today will help the plant proteins sector remain on the cutting edge of agricultural innovation, said the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
  • The project is expected to lead to the expansion of applications that will broaden the markets for pulses by improving their functionality as ingredients in plant-based protein products.
  • Protein Industries Canada is currently accepting its third round of Expressions of Interest for its Technology and Capacity Building programs.

Minister Bibeau Announces Membership of Canada's First-Ever Agricultural Youth Council

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Friday, July 24, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, July 24, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the names of the youth who will form the new Canadian Agricultural Youth Council.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 24, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the names of the youth who will form the new Canadian Agricultural Youth Council.
  • "I'm looking forward to virtually meeting the members of the first-ever Canadian Agricultural Youth Council.
  • "I am proud to lend my support to this announcement of the members of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council.
  • Over 800 people applied to be on the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Program fully subscribed to create approximately 800 youth jobs in the coming year

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, July 23, 2020 /CNW/ - Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau today announced that approximately 800 new positions are expected to be created through the Youth Employment and Skills Program for the 2020/2021 program year.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 23, 2020 /CNW/ - Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau today announced that approximately 800 new positions are expected to be created through the Youth Employment and Skills Program for the 2020/2021 program year.
  • The enhanced program, which launched on May 26, 2020, is now fully subscribed and the application intake is closed.
  • At that time, it was announced that the program would fund 700 youth jobs.
  • This program provides youth from across the country, and particularly youth facing barriers to employment, with job experience in agriculture that will provide career-related work experience.