E-Newsletter - February 12, 2021 by ManitobaBeefProducers

February 12, 2021

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E-Newsletter An update from Manitoba Beef Producers

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Cattle group rejects name change Weather trends point to continued drought concern for the Prairies B.C. ag moves to mandatory Premises ID

New Public Health Orders Formalize Next Steps of Province's Cautious Reopening Effective Feb. 12 • allowing restaurants and licensed premises to reopen at 25 per cent capacity with patron groups limited to members of the same household only; Following feedback from Manitobans and advice from public health leaders, the province is loosening a variety of restrictions while ensuring protocols are in place to protect Manitobans from the risks of COVID19, Premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial health officer, announced February 9. “Today is another big day for Manitobans, especially for our local business owners who are eager to safely reopen their doors, and provide the goods and services that Manitobans have missed the past few months,” said Pallister. “With fewer restrictions, we must remain cautious, in fact, even more cautious. In the absence of COVID19 vaccines from the federal government, following the fundamentals is how we continue to protect each other and save lives.” The orders will formalize the following changes for all of Manitoba, replacing the General COVID-19 Prevention Orders made on Jan. 28 and the Northern Manitoba COVID19 Prevention Orders made on Feb. 1, 2021. The orders will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 12 and will last for three weeks. The orders include the following changes, with further pandemic safety measures in place:

• allowing outdoor rinks to reopen for casual sports as well as organized practices and games, with multi-team tournaments not permitted; • allowing gyms, fitness centres and yoga studios to reopen at 25 per cent capacity; • allowing indoor sporting facilities such as rinks, gymnastic clubs and martial arts studios to reopen at 25 per cent capacity for individual instruction only; • allowing places of worship to hold regular religious services if a service does not exceed 10 per cent of usual capacity or 50 people, whichever is lower; • allowing self-help groups for persons dealing with addictions or other behaviours to hold meetings at 25 per cent capacity of the premise where meetings take place; • allowing museums, art galleries and libraries to operate at 25 per cent capacity; • allowing personal service businesses, such as those providing pedicures, electrolysis, cosmetic application, tanning, tattooing or massage services to reopen at 25 per cent capacity; • allowing photographers and videographers to offer services to individual clients or those residing in the same household in addition to providing services at weddings, with the exception of visiting client homes; and

New Public Health Orders Formalize Next Steps of Province's Cautious Reopening Effective Feb. 12 • allowing the film industry to operate fully with physical distancing and other safety measures in place.

• non-regulated health services, hair salons and barbershops open with 25 per cent capacity and adequate physical distancing.

“These new orders allow us to resume more activities and services we enjoy, but we cannot let our guard down yet,” said Roussin. “We will continue to carefully monitor COVID19 developments and case numbers to ensure we protect each other and our health-care system. Manitobans need to continue to follow the fundamentals at all times including staying home when sick, frequent handwashing and wearing masks. We all have a part to play in keeping our COVID-19 curve down so we can continue making measured progress towards getting back to the things we love.”

Since Feb. 4, over 33,000 responses were provided on the proposed changes to the orders. Feedback indicated:

The new orders also bring the entire province under the same restrictions, where the northern region had previously been under separate orders to curb the spread of COVID19 in the region. Under the new orders, northern Manitoba will see the changes listed above in addition to the restrictions in place over the last three weeks for the rest of the province including: • household visitor restrictions of up to two designated people, • visits of five people plus members of a household on an outdoor private property, • retail stores open at 25 per cent capacity or 250 people maximum with adequate physical distancing, and

• 65 per cent of respondents felt somewhat or very comfortable going to restaurants; • 57 per cent of respondents felt somewhat or very comfortable going to the gym or to a yoga studio; and • opening food services was ranked the highest priority for respondents, followed by opening personal services like nail salons and tattoo parlors, allowing gyms to reopen for individual training and allowing outdoor organized outdoor sports to resume for games or practices. Final survey results will be posted on the EngageMB website once compiled. For up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, visit www.manitoba.ca/COVID19.

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UPDATED PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS FEBRUARY 9, 2021 SECTOR Non-licensed restaurants

Licensed establishments

Outdoor rinks Indoor washroom facilities at outdoor sporting or recreational venues Gyms, fitness centres and yoga studios

REVISED RESTRICTIONS Reopen at 25 per cent capacity with: • patron groups limited to household members only; • physical distancing measures in place between tables; • contact tracing information gathered from all parties; • food cannot be served buffet style; and • food cannot be served for dine-in between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Reopen at 25 per cent capacity with: • patron groups limited to household members only; • no more than five people per table; • physical distancing measures in place between tables; • patrons must remain at their tables except for specific purposes such as using washroom facilities; • contact tracing information gathered from all parties; • liquor can only be served if a meal has been ordered; • liquor cannot be sold or served between the hours of 10 p.m. and 9 a.m.; and • food cannot be served for dine-in service between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Reopen for casual sports as well as organized practices and games, with multi-team tournaments not permitted. Reopen to those participating in the associated activities with safety measures in place.

Reopen at 25 per cent capacity with the following measures in place: • physical distancing measures between patrons; • patrons and staff must wear a mask in the facility at all times; • change facilities should not be used other than for access to washroom facilities; • individual workouts or one-on-one instruction between a staff member and patron are permitted; • no group activities or classes may take place; and • contact tracing information must be gathered from all patrons.

-2Indoor sporting facilities such as rinks, gymnastic clubs and martial arts Athletes identified as potential competitors at the summer or winter Olympics or Paralympic Games Places of worship

Self-help groups for addictions and other behaviours Museums, art galleries and libraries Personal services businesses

Photography and videography Film industry

Reopen at 25 per cent capacity including both staff and patrons for individual, one-on-one instruction only.

Able to train at indoor sporting facilities, with safety measures in place.

Able to hold regular religious services if a service does not exceed 10 per cent of usual capacity or 50 people, whichever is lower, with physical distancing measures in place except for those who are members of the same household. Able to hold meetings at 25 per cent capacity of the premise where meetings take place, with physical distancing measures in place. Reopen at 25 per cent capacity with physical distancing measures in place and contact tracing information gathered from each patron group. Reopen at 25 per cent capacity with physical distancing measure in place between patrons and workstations, with contact tracing information collected from patron. Personal services businesses include those providing pedicures, electrolysis, cosmetic application, tanning, tattooing or massage services. Able to offer services to individual clients or those residing in the same household, in addition to providing services at weddings, with the exception of visiting client homes. Able to operate fully with physical distancing and other safety measures in place.

Manitoba AgriInsurance Coverage Highest on Record (Government of Manitoba News Release, February 11, 2021) As the 2021 AgriInsurance contract will soon be released to Manitoba farmers, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food MarieClaude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen announced that coverage is expected to be the highest on record while premium rates are moderately lower than last year.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges for farmers, on top of the normal challenges they face from weather and market fluctuations,” said Bibeau. “While farmers continue to step up to keep quality Canadian food on our kitchen tables, they need the support and stability that a solid set of BRM programs can provide. The record AgriInsurance coverage announced today is one of the ways we are helping farmers with incomes losses.” The ministers released details indicating that 2021 dollar values are mostly higher than 2020 dollar values for grain, oilseeds, and specialty crops. Total insurance coverage will reach an all-time high of $3.128 billion. On average, AgriInsurance premium rates are lower than 2020 due to adding a low-loss year (2019) and removing a higher-loss year (1994) from the 25-year average base rate calculation. AgriInsurance is a risk management program administered by Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC). Insurance is offered for over 80 different annual crops and forages during establishment and production. “AgriInsurance allows our producers to proactively manage their risk, and provide them with stability,” said Pedersen. “These enhancements to AgriInsurance are made in response to our industry, and producer’s needs.” Other program enhancements for 2021 include: • Many crops will experience an increase in probable yield for 2021. The probable yields for all

crops are based on a 10-year average and trended for improvements in technology and agronomic advances. For 2021, data from 2010 to 2019 is used in the calculation. The year dropped (2009) was an average year for most crops; the year added (2019), produced above-average yields for most crops. • Individual productivity indexing for silage corn. • Transportation allowance within the Forage Insurance dollar value and Hay Disaster Benefit for the Forage Insurance program will increase. The transportation allowance was updated to $16 from $8 per tonne for Select and Basic Hay, and to $24 from $20 per tonne for the Hay Disaster Benefit. • The seeding dates for full coverage and reduced coverage have been expanded for winter wheat and fall rye. Manitoba has a high level of AgriInsurance participation with nearly 90 per cent of annual crop acres enrolled and more than 7,800 farms registered in the program. Under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, AgriInsurance premiums for most programs are shared 40 per cent by participating producers, 36 per cent by the Government of Canada and 24 per cent by the Manitoba government. Administrative expenses are paid 60 per cent by Canada and 40 per cent by Manitoba. The total governments’ share of AgriInsurance premium for 2021-22 is expected to be $130 million. The Hail Insurance program, administered by MASC outside the scope of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, will also see increased coverage levels for 2021. Maximum hail dollar coverage is increasing to $300/acre from $250/acre based on expected gross revenue for most crops. The 2021 premium rates are the same as or lower than 2020 rates for most risk areas and expected coverage will increase to $1.1 billion from $985 million.

Revision to 2020 Canada-Manitoba Finished Cattle Feed Assistance Program Application Deadline Extended to February 15, 2021 Applications must be received by February 15, 2021. What do we fund? The program will pay daily support for the period during which cattle were ready for market and slaughter, but could not be sold due to reduced capacity at the major Alberta beef processors. This period, referred to as the Extraordinary Feeding Period, includes the time needed to address cattle supply backlog in Western Canada. The 2020 Canada-Manitoba Finished Cattle Feed Assistance Program assists Manitoba cattle producers affected by COVID-19 related closures of slaughter plants and capacity reductions. The program provides financial assistance to offset extraordinary feed costs incurred due to a delay in marketing cattle. Who can apply?

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The Extraordinary Feed Period began April 15, 2020, OR when the cattle reached the minimum weight for eligibility (1,400 lbs. for steers or 1,300 lbs. for heifers), whichever is later.

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The Extraordinary Feed Period ends December 31, 2020, OR on the actual slaughter date of the cattle, whichever is earlier.

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The Extraordinary Feed Period for these cattle must have been greater than 14 days.

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Applicants must have owned the cattle for a minimum of 60 days prior to slaughter and must have missed the intended marketing date due to COVID-19 related slaughter interruptions.

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The cattle slaughter date must be between April 29, 2020 and December 31, 2020.

The following are eligible to apply: •

individuals

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partnerships

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corporations

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co-operatives

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First Nation communities

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any other association of persons owning and responsible for associated feed costs of eligible animals between April 15, 2020 and December 31, 2020

When are the application deadlines?

Revision to 2020 Canada-Manitoba Finished Cattle Feed Assistance Program Application Deadline Extended to February 15, 2021 How much does the program fund? Eligible applicants will receive $1.20 per eligible animal for each day in the Extraordinary Feeding Period, to a maximum of 63 days. The maximum payment is $75.60 per head. How do I apply? •

Refer to the Terms and Conditions or Frequently Asked Questions guide for more detailed information on eligible and other requirements.

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Complete an Application Form and either email completed application form to agriculture@gov.mb.ca or mail to: •

Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development, Box 970, Roblin MB R0L 1P0

Please note: Applications must be accompanied by documentation that supports the claim of costs incurred by feeding eligible animals (refer to Terms and Conditions) during the Extraordinary Feed Period. All Applications must include copies of sales invoices, including the date and average weight of cattle, provided by purchasing slaughter facility. Additional Information: •

Payments will not be issued for: •

animals with less than 14 Extraordinary Feed Days

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applicants with fewer than five eligible animals

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payments of less than $200.00

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Payments will be considered allowable income for AgriStability, in the program year only.

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Payments will not be considered allowable revenue under AgriInvest.

Kirkella Community Pasture Watered, Scrubbed and Ready to Shine as NatureBased Jewel RM of Wallace-Woodworth & MFGA wrap up two-year Conservation Trust pasture enhancement project Virden, MB (February 9, 2021) –The 3,280 acre

Kirkella Community Pasture is ready to shine brightly as a nature-based jewel following a series of pasture-enhancement actions – including a major scrubbing of woody pasture species that can be the bane of healthy, productive pastures and drought relief via three major dugout installations – through funding provided by The Conservation Trust, a Manitoba Climate and Green Plan Initiative delivered by the Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation.

effective grazing and landscape management practices. We feel very positive about the end results.”

Sitting prominently near the ManitobaSaskatchewan border just north of the TransCanada Highway, the Kirkella Community Pasture project was one of the first announced by the Conservation Trust in 2018. The project was led by the Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth and Manitoba Forage and Grasslands Association (MFGA), who partnered to match the generous project funding with in-kind work necessary to make the $200,000 project a reality.

The Kirkella Community Pasture project erected fencing to benefit the pasture health for cattle grazing and biodiversity, and installed three dugouts for better water quality and access for cattle. A major undertaking of the project was an extensive mowing program to control woody species which will result in improved grassland utilization for grazing for many years in to the future. MFGA had also provided the project with a pasture review report by experts in rangeland health and from the local Assiniboine West Watershed District who walked the pasture and suggested actions and recommendations around pasture enhancements. According to Alistair Hagan, Kirkella Community Pasture manager, the project was discussed at length within the Kirkella Pasture Patrons committee before settling on the course of action.

“The Kirkella Community Pasture is a municipally-owned tract of land that has been managed for decades and includes grassland, wetland and woodland habitats,” said Garth Mitchell, Wallace-Woodworth’s Chief Administrative Officer. “Thanks to The Conservation Trust, we saw a great opportunity to undertake improvements to the pasture for the purpose of enhancing grazing opportunities as well as the environmental benefits that result from more

“We wanted to improve the environmental benefits to the habitat within this unique property surrounded largely by grain land and also improve our grazing management to provide better results for our patrons,” says Hagan. “In short, we were looking for the best and longest lasting pasture benefits that would also be preparing for future possible drought cycles with the hopes of holding our current grazing numbers. Grazing land is constantly harder to find in our area and we

From MFGA’s project perspective, that is exactly the harmony and balance that Larry Wegner, MFGA chair, wants to hear.

Hagan says the focus on water management of the pasture was the key driver behind three strategically-placed dugouts, each with more than one million gallon capacity.

“These kinds of projects are a strong fit with MFGA’s mission and vision and we are grateful to the Conservation Trust and the Government of Manitoba for developing a project funding mechanism that gives groups like MFGA the opportunity to work on, partner with other groups and enhance our natural areas, especially grasslands and pastures that producers and ranchers steward every single day via livestock and grazing rotations,” says Wegner, who also farms near the Virden-area. “With the expertise of our producer-led board, we are able to identify and align with the business aspects around the pasture decisions. We know the Kirkella Community Pasture enhancements will be great for conservation and we also fully understand the economic side of the enhancements will be valued and necessary too.”

“This was the first and most important step to better managing the grass,” says Hagan. “The dugouts are extremely low maintenance, low risk water sources that also provide great water sources for the local wildlife. Once the dugouts were established and full it allowed us to build additional cross fences to better graze and rest the native prairie.” Hagan says the dugouts were followed up with the massive mowing process to set back the shrubbery and open up large amounts of previously non grazed acres. The addition of dugouts and the new cross fences coupled with the ability to rotate the steers all in one large mob will help hold the regrowth of shrubs by creating new grazing pressure in these before unused acres. “This whole project we feel will not only help the local habitat but also our cattle owners as well,” says Hagan. “This is the balance we all walk together with an improved local environment and better financial returns to the ag industry.”

For more information: Garth Mitchell, CAO, Wallace-Woodworth, 204.748.1239, g.mitchell@wallace-woodworth.com Duncan Morrison, MFGA Executive Director, MFGA, 204.770.3548, Duncan@mfga.net

How census data help Canadian farmers The 2021 Census of Agriculture is on the horizon evidence to inform government decisions regarding financial support programs for Canadian farmers. They also help to measure the impacts of disease outbreaks and climate change (such as fires, floods, droughts and storms). The 2021 version of the census is almost here, and there are a few things Canadian farm operators should know. In early May, all Canadian farmers will receive an invitation letter with easy-to-follow instructions on how to complete the questionnaire online. With the pandemic continuing to influence how we shop and prepare meals for our families, national agriculture and sustainable local food supplies are top of mind for many of us. That's why it is important for our farmers to have access to critical information required to make informed decisions about their operations to help feed Canadians and to continue to be competitive and strong trading partners. Statistics Canada's Census of Agriculture is an important tool that helps farmers see emerging trends in agricultural technologies and practices. Its results allow the industry and the public to get a snapshot of the state of agriculture in Canada, and the importance of this sector. The census is the only source of communitylevel data that ensures that the unique perspectives of farmers, farm communities and agricultural operations are included when making decisions that affect them and their livelihood. The data are essential to defend the interests of farmers and the agriculture industry in trade disputes and to ensure market access. They provide fact-based

To best support farmers at this busy time of year and to help reduce their reporting burden, concrete steps have been taken to make the 2021 questionnaire quicker and easier for them to respond. This means that only questions relevant to each operator's farm will be asked when filling out the census questionnaire online. It also means that selected questions may be replaced using high-quality alternative data sources when available. Find more information on the census website. Background information In May 2021, Canadian farm operators will have the opportunity to take part in a national dialogue by completing the Census of Agriculture questionnaire. The Census of Agriculture is a source of community-level data on agriculture. By drawing on these data, decision makers will act in the interest of farm operators, farm communities and agricultural sectors across Canada. Farm organizations are heavy users of census data and draw on this information to

How census data help Canadian farmers The 2021 Census of Agriculture is on the horizon formulate policy recommendations, produce communications and outreach activities, and conduct market research. Measuring an evolving industry over time After every census, Statistics Canada consults with farm operators, agricultural industry members and data users to assess their data needs. In the fall of 2017, Statistics Canada conducted a national consultation, and received 132 comments and suggestions from diverse groups, including federal government departments and agencies, provincial government ministries, farming organizations, academics, farm service companies, and consulting firms to help improve the 2021 Census of Agriculture. Statistics Canada is grateful to the agricultural industry for its ongoing feedback and support. While important adjustments were made to census content based on these consultations, most of the questions in the 2021 Census are identical to those used in 2016. This continuity is important for tracking long-term trends in the industry and meeting the ongoing needs of users and stakeholders. What's new for the 2021 Census of Agriculture? Census online: Faster, Easier and Streamlined Canadian farm operators will receive a letter in May 2021 with instructions on how to complete the census questionnaire online quickly and easily. The online questionnaire will be efficient for farm operators in a number of ways. It will

automatically add totals and will only ask the questions that apply specifically to the operator's farm. This will reduce Statistics Canada's need to call farm operators to clarify their answers. Lastly, high-quality alternative sources of data will be used wherever possible to reduce response burden. Getting ready In the coming months, the Census of Agriculture Program will organize different activities and events with the farming community. This includes a media campaign that explains what's new in the upcoming census and why the census is important. In accordance with the Statistics Act, farm operators are required to participate in the Census of Agriculture. By the same law, Statistics Canada is required to protect the information provided in Census of Agriculture questionnaires. Privacy is a fundamental component of the census. It is our duty by law. At the beginning of May, complete your questionnaire and tell your story as part of Canada's farming community! The content of the 2021 Census of Agriculture was published in the Canada Gazette on July 18th, 2020. For more information, please visit the census website.

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Government of Canada addresses CERB repayments for self-employed individuals and announces interest relief on 2020 income tax debt due to COVID-19 related income support (February 9, 2021 Canada Revenue Agency News Release) Since the beginning of the COVID-19

pandemic, the Government of Canada has provided urgently-needed income support to millions of Canadians, which has helped them put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads during this crisis. The federal government is committed to continuing to support Canadians throughout this crisis. The Government of Canada announced that self-employed individuals who applied for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and would have qualified based on their gross income will not be required to repay the benefit, provided they also met all other eligibility requirements. The same approach will apply whether the individual applied through the Canada Revenue Agency or Service Canada. This means that, self-employed individuals whose net self-employment income was less than $5,000 and who applied for the CERB will not be required to repay the CERB, as long as their gross self-employment income was at least $5,000 and they met all other eligibility criteria. Some self-employed individuals whose net selfemployment income was less than $5,000 may have already voluntarily repaid the CERB. The CRA and Service Canada will return any repaid amounts to these individuals. Additional details will be available in the coming weeks.

In addition, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, announced that the Government of Canada will provide targeted interest relief to Canadians who received COVID-related income support benefits. Once individuals have filed their 2020 income tax and benefit return, they will not be required to pay interest on any outstanding income tax debt for the 2020 tax year until April 30, 2022. This will give Canadians more time and flexibility to pay if they have an amount owing. To qualify for targeted interest relief, individuals must have had a total taxable income of $75,000 or less in 2020 and have received income support in 2020 through one or more of the following COVID-19 measures: •

the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB);

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the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB);

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the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB);

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the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB);

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the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB);

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Employment Insurance benefits; or

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similar provincial emergency benefits.

Government of Canada addresses CERB repayments for self-employed individuals and announces interest relief on 2020 income tax debt due to COVID-19 related income support The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will automatically apply the interest relief measure for individuals who meet these criteria. Additionally, any CRA-administered credits and benefits normally paid monthly or quarterly, such as the Canada Child Benefit and the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax credit will not be applied to reduce individuals’ tax debt owing for the 2020 tax year. Canadians are strongly encouraged to file their tax returns by the filing deadline to ensure that their benefit payments continue without interruption. The Government of Canada recognizes that many Canadians continue to face serious financial impacts as a result of the ongoing pandemic. The interest relief measure announced today will provide an estimated 4.5 million low- and middle-income Canadians with the flexibility required to feel confident about accessing the COVID-19 income support without facing additional stress at tax time. Quick facts •

All individuals are encouraged to file their income tax returns.

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Any amounts owing are determined based on an individual's personal circumstances and the credits and benefits they may receive.

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Like Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, the COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits, including similar provincial benefits, are taxable.

Although 10% of the benefit amount for the three Canada Recovery Benefits (CRB, CRCB, and CRSB) is withheld at source, many other emergency benefits, including the CERB and the CESB did not withhold tax at source. Today's announcement will give those Canadians who owe any taxes as a result of accessing these benefits more time and flexibility to pay those amounts. •

The CRA has not extended the tax filing deadline. Canadians should complete and submit their tax returns by April 30, 2021, the filing due date for most individuals. Canadians are strongly encouraged to file their tax returns to ensure that their benefit payments continue uninterrupted.

Stock Talk Webinars Reminder Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development produces free Livestock webinars- live and on demand. Manitoba Agriculture specialists and invited guests will speak to a variety of topics related to livestock feed and nutrition, marketing and production management. Register Now https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5726092041423487502 Please do not share your hyperlink to the webinar only one person can enter the webinar on each link. By registering, you will receive an email with the link to the recorded webinar for viewing at a time that is more convenient to you. StockTalk webinars are also available on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/ManitobaAgriculture.

Upcoming Environmental Farm Plan Workshops (Source: Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development) Environmental Farm Plans (EFP) are an essential part of every farm operation. These workshops will guide producers through the EFP workbook to help assess and identify the environmental assets and risks on their farm operations, and develop an action plan to address the identified risks. Workbooks and support material will be provided to those who attend. EFPs must be renewed every five years to remain valid. If you are unsure if your EFP is valid, please contact KAP to inquire: (204) 697-1140. Due to COVID-19, all upcoming EFP workshops - 1pm-4pm on February 17, March 3, and March 17 - will be taking place virtually via GoTo Meeting until further notice. To register for an EFP workshop, contact Tami Watson (204) 239 3352 or tamara.watson@gov.mb.ca. Once registered, arrangements will be made to provide you with the EFP workbooks and support material needed for the workshop.