2019 News releases
This page is updated on a monthly basis. For the latest information visit the main news releases and statements page.
December
- Canada, Ontario Supporting Innovation for Ontario's Chicken Farmers (December 30, 2019)
- Canada, Ontario Committed to Protecting Environmentally Sustainable Agri-Food Production (December 20, 2019)
- Canada’s Ministers of Agriculture advance improvements to business risk management programs and collaborate on other priorities (December 17, 2019)
- Helping Ontario Farmers Improve the Environment (December 11, 2019)
- Over $8 Million Committed to Supporting Agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador (December 6, 2019)
- Working with Ontario Farmers to Improve Soil Health and Water Quality (December 5, 2019)
- The Government of Canada Commits to the Success of Quebec’s Agricultural Sector (December 3, 2019)
- Saskatchewan Agriculture Scholarship Announced (December 2, 2019)
November
- Ontario Investing up to $1.85 million to Boost Innovation in Agri-Food Research: Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative to Make Sector More Competitive (November 26, 2019)
- Government of Canada committed to Saskatchewan agriculture (November 25, 2019)
- Renewed Commitment to Support Young Agriculture Leaders in Saskatchewan (November 25, 2019)
September
- Improving Ontario Soil Health Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal and Provincial Governments Support Projects Using Precision Agriculture Technologies (September 10, 2019)
- Helping Ontario’s Agri-Food Sector Strengthen Biosecurity (September 9, 2019)
- Government of Canada supports increased dairy processing at La Maison d’affinage Maurice Dufour (September 5, 2019)
- Supporting Ontario’s Berry Industry (September 5, 2019)
- Helping Ontario Farmers Save Time and Money with Technology (September 4, 2019)
- Helping Ontario Farming Sectors Find New Markets (September 3, 2019)
August
- Ottawa and Quebec to allocate $50,000 to the town of Stanstead for the development of its public market (August 31, 2019)
- AgriRisk Initiatives Program to re-open for applications (August 30, 2019)
- Government of Canada investing in research for the dairy sector (August 29, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests in young farmers (August 28, 2019)
- The Government of Canada invests in innovation to advance Canada's food processing (August 28, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests nearly $2 million in oat cultivar development (August 27, 2019)
- Government of Canada Supports Increased Dairy Processing at Fromabitibi Inc (August 26, 2019)
- Government of Canada Supports Increased Dairy Processing at La Vache à Maillotte (August 26, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests over $475,000 in tender fruits and fresh grape research (August 22, 2019)
- Government of Canada provides funding in support of Canadian pulses (August 22, 2019)
- Government of Canada supports two Quebec dairy processors (August 21, 2019)
- Government of Canada supports Increased Dairy Processing at La Ferme Vallée Verte 1912 (August 20, 2019)
- Regional Development and Buy-Local Policy: Ottawa and Quebec to Provide Financial Assistance to Boréalait (August 20, 2019)
- Regional development and environmental protection: Ottawa and Quebec to provide financial assistance to Jardins Tomates et Camomille (August 19, 2019)
- Agriculture in the North: Fostering skills growth and building capacity for Indigenous entrepreneurs (August 19, 2019)
- Government of Canada Announces Compensation for Supply-Managed Dairy Producers (August 16, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests over $3.4 million in canola research to increase yields (August 15, 2019)
- Crop producers granted extension to repay cash advances (August 15, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests to help reduce pesticide applications for Fruit and Vegetable Industry (August 15, 2019)
- Government of Canada launches Canada’s first Living Lab in Prince Edward Island: homegrown collaborative solutions to local environmental farming issues (August 15, 2019)
- Government of Canada Supports Increased Processing at La Fromagerie Champêtre (August 14, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests to help increase exports of Canadian cherries (August 13, 2019)
- New plan helps Bulkley-Nechako, Fraser-Fort George farmers adapt to climate change (August 13, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests in Good Food for Good (August 13, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests in honey bee health to support beekeepers and grow blueberry sector in Atlantic Canada (August 13, 2019)
- “Everyone at the Table!” Minister Bibeau highlights investments to improve access to local food as part of the Food Policy for Canada (August 12, 2019)
- Government of Canada supports research in Nova Scotia’s apple industry (August 12, 2019)
- Minister Bibeau announces funding to expand apple processing technology in Atlantic Canada (August 12, 2019)
- Helping Farmers Grow Their Businesses (August 8, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests to advance animal science research (August 7, 2019)
- Supporting Honey Bee Health: Funding helps Ontario beekeepers address stress factors affecting bee health and improve their business (August 7, 2019)
- Agritech Innovation Challenge helping British Columbia producers and processors grow (August 2, 2019)
July
- Government of Canada announces funding to expand fruit processing in Atlantic Canada (July 26, 2019)
- Government of Canada Supports Pork Sector to Grow Exports (July 25, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests in dairy co-operative to modernize equipment and help grow markets (July 24, 2019)
- Minister Bibeau highlights actions to attract workers to Canada’s agri-food sector (July 23, 2019)
- "Everyone at the Table!" MP Julie Dabrusin highlights actions for a better food system with the Food Policy for Canada (July 23, 2019)
- Livestock Producers Receive Tax Relief for 2019 (July 22, 2019)
- Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island provide support to potato and horticulture industry (July 19, 2019)
- Canada's Ministers of Agriculture meet to drive a strong and innovative agriculture and agri-food sector (July 19, 2019)
- Helping Farmers to Help the Environment: Governments support actions by farmers to benefit Lake Erie watershed (July 18, 2019)
- Government of Canada helps to strengthen mussel export market opportunities for Prince Edward Island (July 18, 2019)
- Government of Canada investing in Dairy Research Cluster (July 16, 2019)
- New partnerships helping Kootenay and Boundary farmers adapt to climate change (July 12, 2019)
- Minister Bibeau Announces Appointments to Farm Credit Canada and Farm Products Council of Canada (July 12, 2019)
- "Everyone at the Table!" Minister Bibeau highlights actions on food fraud through the Food Policy for Canada (July 11, 2019)
- Helping Chicken Farmers Build and Strengthen Capacity - Governments to invest in strengthening emergency response for chicken industry in Ontario (July 11, 2019)
- Government of Canada Supports Grains and Oilseeds Exports Around the World (July 11, 2019)
- Guelph Welcomes Canada’s Agriculture Community for 2020 Conference here: Governments select Guelph to host 2020 gathering of agriculture ministers (July 10, 2019)
- Government of Canada Investing in the Future of Canadian Beef (July 10, 2019)
- New bursary for students to learn about agriculture careers (July 10, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests $1.2 million for dairy farmers and processors in Salt Spring Island and Vancouver Island (July 8, 2019)
- “Everyone at the Table!” Minister Bibeau highlights actions for Northern food security through the Food Policy for Canada (July 8, 2019)
- Government of Canada supporting expanded market opportunities for the organic industry (July 5, 2019)
- Government of Canada supports innovation in British Columbia’s berry industry (July 4, 2019)
- “Everyone at the Table!” Minister Bibeau highlights actions on food waste through the Food Policy for Canada (July 4, 2019)
- Environmental Protection: Ottawa and Quebec provide financial assistance to two farm businesses in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region (July 4, 2019)
- Government of Canada hosts roundtable discussion with pork and beef sector stakeholders (July 3, 2019)
June
- Government of Canada supports awareness and youth engagement in the agriculture sector (June 27, 2019)
- Government of Canada supports two dairy processing businesses in Ontario (June 21, 2019)
- Options for Producers Dealing with Dry Conditions in Saskatchewan (June 19, 2019)
- “Everyone at the Table!” Government of Canada announces the first-ever Food Policy for Canada (June 17, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests in long-term growth of wine and grape industry (June 15, 2019)
- Government of Canada advances efforts to build a strong and competitive organic industry (June 14, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests to help increase export sales and promote Canada’s high-quality and safe food abroad (June 12, 2019)
- Saving Time and Making Life Easier for Ontario Farmers: Governments launch enhanced online tool to renew Environmental Farm Plans (June 11, 2019)
- Helping Ontario’s Craft Breweries Grow their Businesses: Federal and Provincial Governments Help Brewers to Expand Operations (June 10, 2019)
- Government of Canada Implements New Regulations to Enhance Advance Payments Program (June 3, 2019)
- Investing to Attract Youth in Agriculture (June 3, 2019)
- Government of Canada supports meat sector in growing export markets (June 3, 2019)
May
- Helping Increase Ontario's Craft Cider Production (May 31, 2019)
- Local artisanal cheese company receives support to increase production (May 29, 2019)
- Agritech making fruit more accessible for British Columbians (May 27, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests in the poultry sector to drive innovation and growth (May 24, 2019)
- Governments invest more than $4.8 million for agriculture research (May 24, 2019)
- Governments invest in new technology for Bothwell Cheese (May 21, 2019)
- Canada expands beef access to Japan, providing a boost for middle class farming families (May 21, 2019)
- Saskatchewan Students Awarded Agriculture Scholarships (May 16, 2019)
- Supporting Innovation to Help Ontario Farmers (May 16, 2019)
- Government Invests in Canada’s First National Bioeconomy Strategy to Help Grow a Clean Economy (May 14, 2019)
- British Columbia berries receive funding boost for innovation and market growth (May 13, 2019)
- Minister Bibeau concludes G20 ministerial meeting and visit to Japan (May 13, 2019)
- Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau attending G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Japan (May 9, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests in 4-H Canada to support the next generation of agricultural leaders (May 2, 2019)
- Governments Extend 2019 AgriStability Enrollment Deadline (May 1, 2019)
- Government of Canada Taking Action for Canada’s Canola Sector (May 1, 2019)
April
- Government of Canada invests in co-operative cheese factory to modernize equipment and help grow markets (April 29, 2019)
- Minister Bibeau joins food security symposium to discuss A Food Policy for Canada (April 26, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests in innovation to grow food processing industry in Ontario (April 26, 2019)
- Government of Canada supports a strong and innovative Canadian Pork Industry (April 25, 2019)
- British Columbia food and beverage processors learn to lean (April 25, 2019)
- Investing in Canada's bioeconomy to help provide opportunities for farmers and grow the clean economy (April 25, 2019)
- Exploring New Markets for Canada's wild blueberry (April 23, 2019)
- British Columbia-grown tech to improve British Columbia food production (April 17, 2019)
- Tapping into new markets for Canadian maple syrup (April 12, 2019)
- Government of Canada helps strengthen the Canadian Pork Industry (April 9, 2019)
- Government of Canada working group on canola collaborating to restore market access for Canada’s canola seed to China (April 8, 2019)
- Funding supports professional development for British Columbia farmers (April 4, 2019)
- Government of Canada announces funding to a Quebec dairy processing expertise centre (April 3, 2019)
- Reminder of Important AgriStability Deadline (April 1, 2019)
March
- Ministers Bibeau and Carr Visit Saskatchewan in Support of Canada’s Canola and Grain Producers (March 29, 2019)
- Budget 2019: A Secure and Dignified Retirement for Canadians (March 28, 2019)
- Budget 2019: A Secure and Dignified Retirement for Canadians (March 27, 2019)
- Budget 2019: Helping Canadians Find and Keep Good Jobs (March 26, 2019)
- Budget 2019: Helping Canadians Find and Keep Good Jobs (March 26, 2019)
- Budget 2019: A Secure and Dignified Retirement for Canadians (March 25, 2019)
- Budget 2019: Helping Canadians Find and Keep Good Jobs (March 22, 2019)
- Governments of Canada and Manitoba Announce Support for Equestrian Competition and Royal Farm Yard Program at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (March 18, 2019)
- Governments Expand Support to Corn Farmers with Crops Impacted by Plant Disease (March 18, 2019)
- Government of Canada helps the wheat sector increase export market share (March 13, 2019)
- Minister Bibeau highlights Government support for women in agriculture (March 12, 2019)
- Government of Canada announces funding to support the fruit industry (March 11, 2019)
- Governments Support British Columbia Farmers Dealing with Farm Income Challenges (March 11, 2019)
- Minister Bibeau Sets Out On First Agricultural Tour (March 8, 2019)
- The Government of Canada invests to advance Canadian horticulture (March 6, 2019)
- Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest in Assiniboine Community College’s Field to Fork Program (March 1, 2019)
- Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest In Agriculture Education Programming (March 1, 2019)
February
- Minister MacAulay officially opens research winery in Kentville, Nova Scotia (February 28, 2019)
- Minister MacAulay Addresses Farm and Agriculture Industry Leaders at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture Annual Meeting (February 27, 2019)
- Record Crop Insurance Coverage for Saskatchewan Producers In 2019 (February 26, 2019)
- Minister MacAulay concludes successful agricultural visit to the United States (February 22, 2019)
- Standing up for Ontario's Agri-food sector (February 21, 2019)
- Government invests in industry-led animal welfare activities (February 19, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests over $50 million to help the agricultural sector address emerging challenges and opportunities (February 12, 2019)
- The Government of Canada invests in innovation to help grow Canada's bioeconomy (February 11, 2019)
- Government of Canada invests in Quebec dairy processor to help expand operations and improve competitiveness (February 11, 2019)
- Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest in on-farm beef verification program (February 8, 2019)
- Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest more than $1 million for farm safety (February 5, 2019)
- Helping Ontario Farmers Affected by Wildlife and Weather Succeed (February 4, 2019)
January
- Accelerating the pace of innovation in B.C.’s agriculture sector (January 31, 2019)
- Livestock Producers Receive Tax Relief for 2018 (January 30, 2019)
- Investing in improvements to practices and standards for dairy farmers (January 28, 2019)
- Supporting research to advance Atlantic grains and oilseeds (January 25, 2019)
- Government of Canada supports new tools to manage Canada’s agricultural workforce (January 24, 2019)
- The Government of Canada invests in innovation to advance Canada's field crops (January 23, 2019)
- Governments of Canada and Manitoba announce enhancements to AgriInsurance for 2019 (January 22, 2019)
- Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce $5.5 million in funding for livestock research (January 17, 2019)
- Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce $12 million in funding for crop research (January 16, 2019)
- Government of Canada helps Quebec specialty-cheese producer modernize (January 15, 2019)
- Minister MacAulay announces investment to keep Canada's crop sector on cutting edge (January 15, 2019)
- Marketing Quebec bio-food products: First request for proposals under the new Programme Proximité (January 09, 2019)
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