E-Newsletter MBP Took Part in Virtual Fly-in dsfsfa With Federal MPs, Officials An update from MBP April 30, 2021
This week MBP directors Tyler Fulton, Mike Duguid, Matthew Atkinson and Andre Steppler, along with General Manager Carson Callum and Policy Analyst Maureen Cousins and staff from the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association took part in a virtual fly-in with federal Members of Parliament and government officials. This included virtual conversations with staff from the office of the Hon. Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and staff from the office of Patricia Bovey, a Manitoba senator. There were also discussions with Winnipeg South MP Terry Duguid, who is Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Western Economic Diversification Canada) and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (Canada Water Agency); James Bezan, MP for Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman; Larry Maguire, MP for Brandon-Souris; Marty Morantz, MP for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia-Headingley; and Dan Mazier, MP for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa. A number of topics were touched upon in these sessions. This included beef production and the environment and the importance of governments recognizing the sector’s
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role in protecting grasslands which provide valuable ecosystem services such as sequestering carbon, maintaining wetlands and providing key habitat for an array of plant and animal species. The importance of investments in research and technology transfer for the beef sector was raised. As well, the impact of changes to federal transport regulations as they affect the beef industry were discussed, particularly in the Manitoba context. The importance of flood mitigation strategies was also addressed. MBP strongly supports the commitments by the federal and Manitoba governments to the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project. MBP asks that all governments work collaboratively to resolve the outstanding concerns in a timely manner so that this project can proceed. Investments in water-related infrastructure (built and natural) provide many benefits. With effective water-management infrastructure in place, beef producer confidence will be enhanced, encouraging growth and investments in the sector. MBP thanks the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association staff for their assistance in helping to organize this valuable spring advocacy event.
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Eligibility Criteria for AstraZeneca Vaccine Expanded, More Rural Pop-up Clinics Scheduled Northern Regional Health Authority, as well as Churchill, are also eligible. A map and other information about communitybased eligibility is available at https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/eligibilitycriteria.html#community-based.
(April 30, 2021 Province of Manitoba News Release)
For anyone living outside of these specified communities, eligibility to be immunized at a super site or pop-up clinic includes individuals aged 50 or older and First Nation people aged 30 or older.
Eligibility for the AstraZeneca/Covishield vaccine has expanded to include people aged 30 to 39 with priority health conditions. A complete list is available online.
Anyone who has been in Manitoba for one month or more can receive the vaccine at no cost if they meet provincial eligibility requirements.
Eligibility for super sites and pop-up clinics has expanded to include people aged 18 and older who: • are pregnant; • are a client of Community Living disABILITY Services; • work in any health-care setting including outpatient settings (expanded from previous eligibility); or • work in the vaccine warehouse. These individuals can begin booking appointments at super sites or pop-up clinics at 2 p.m. today. All adults aged 18 and older who live or work in specified jobs in these priority communities can continue make an appointment: • Prairie Mountain Health – Brandon East End and Brandon Downtown; • Winnipeg Regional Health Authority – Inkster West, Fort Garry South, Seven Oaks West, Downtown East, Point Douglas South, Inkster East, Point Douglas North and Downtown West; and • Interlake–Eastern Regional Health Authority – Powerview - Pine Falls.
Appointments Appointments are currently available at super sites in Dauphin, Steinbach, Winnipeg (RBC Convention Centre and Leila), Brandon, Thompson, Selkirk and Morden. Eligible individuals can book their appointment at a super site online at https://protectmb.ca with an email address and health card number, or by calling (toll-free) 1-844626-8222 (1-844-MAN-VACC). Appointments are available at urban Indigenous pop-up clinics, which are led by community organizations, in Winnipeg, Brandon, Thompson and Portage la Prairie. People can contact the sites directly to book their appointment. Ten pop-up clinics are scheduled for next week throughout the province. Appointments can be made by calling toll-free 1-844-626-8222 (1-844MAN-VACC). The AstraZeneca/Covishield vaccine is available at medical clinics or pharmacies. Find available doses and how to make an appointment with the COVID19 Vaccine Shot Finder, located at www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/finder.html.
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Eligibility Criteria for AstraZeneca Vaccine Expanded, More Rural Pop-up Clinics Scheduled People in Manitoba can now access interpreter services in over 100 languages when they are booking their COVID-19 vaccine appointment by phone. Callers can also request spoken language or American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services at one of the province’s super-site locations.
Prairie Mountain Health • May 6 – Russell George P. Buleziuk Centre, 106 Shell River Ave. S from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • May 6 – Swan River Swan River Veterans Hall, 119 Sixth Ave. N from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Additional Information All data in this bulletin is current as of April 29, unless noted otherwise.
Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority • May 4 – Arborg, Arborg Bilfrost Community Centre, 409 Recreation Dr. from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • May 6 – Beausejour, Brokenhead River Rec Centre, 320 Veterans Lane from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 .m. • May 6 – Eriksdale, Eriksdale Rec Centre, 2 First Av. from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • May 7 – Powerview Ecole Powerview School, 23 Vincent Ave. from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
When attending a vaccine appointment, people are reminded to bring their completed consent form (available online at https://protectmb.ca), wear a short-sleeved shirt, wear a mask, and bring their health card or other form of identification. To help support good physical distancing on site, people should arrive no more than 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment time. More information about the vaccine campaign in Manitoba is available at www.manitoba.ca/vaccine and https://protectmb.ca. For regular updates, visit https://protectmb.ca and sign up for the weekly enewsletter. Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics for Rural and Northern Manitoba Next week, pop-up clinics have been scheduled to provide access to vaccine in additional locations throughout the province.
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Southern Health–Santé Sud • May 6 – Portage la Prairie, Herman Prior Centre, 40 Royal Road N from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • May 6 – Steinbach, Pat Porter Centre, 10 Chrysler Gate from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Northern Regional Health Authority • May 5 – The Pas Roy H. Johnston Arena, 523 Smith St. from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
RCMP remind public that knowledge and safety are key when riding an ORV (April 30, 2021 RCMP News Release) Getting
outside and enjoying Manitoba’s beautiful outdoors is long-awaited and eagerly anticipated. There are so many ways to spend your time outside, and one of those is riding offroad vehicles (ORVs). While great fun, and a great way to explore Manitoba, it is important for riders to know the laws governing ORV use for everyone’s safety as well as everyone’s outdoor enjoyment. Most of the laws around ORVs fall under the Off Road Vehicles Act. For details, please refer to the Act, but here are some general rules to keep in mind when riding an ORV: •
Anyone under the age of 14 must have direct supervision of a parent or legal guardian who is a minimum of 18 years of age. Youth over the age of 14 can ride without parental supervision, but cannot cross a roadway until they obtain a valid driver’s licence.
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ORVs are not to be operated on roadways, shoulders, medians of divided roadways, or sidewalks
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ORVs are permitted to be in the ditch, provided travel is in the same direction as vehicle traffic, the ORV is to the right of the roadway and the shoulder, and the ORV is being operated in an area where ORV use is permitted. Always remember to be on the lookout for hazards in the ditch, such as culverts, driveway approaches, and road signs
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Within 30 metres of a dwelling that is not yours between midnight and 7:00 am
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Stay away from environmentally sensitive areas and wetlands, and areas easily damaged by churning wheels
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When conditions are dry, use caution as sparks from an ORV can ignite grass and branches, starting a fire
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Be aware of local bylaws in the area you are riding
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Impaired driving laws apply to ALL motorized vehicles. Only operate an ORV when sober and alert
The laws are in place to keep everyone safe. When not followed, people can get seriously injured. In 2020, RCMP in Manitoba responded to seven fatal collisions involving ORVs and 46 collisions where serious injury occurred. Contributing factors in these collisions included speed, no helmet, impaired driving, and driver inexperience. Knowledge and safety are key, so make sure you are aware of the rules in place in the area where you are riding. Be respectful and courteous of others using the outdoors, and enjoy the ride!
Province Announces Online Engagement for Improvements to Bridge on PR 305 in Ste. Agathe (April 29, 2021 Province of Manitoba News Release)
The Manitoba government is launching an online public engagement to consult with Manitobans on improvements to the Louis Riel Bridge on Provincial Road (PR) 305 in Ste. Agathe, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced. “Our government continues to make major investments in building and strengthening Manitoba’s infrastructure,” said Schuler. “We are looking for public feedback with regards to a new proposed bridge on PR 305 over the Red River, near the community of Ste. Agathe. We want to ensure that our design not only maintains a safe, long-term crossing, but also balances the interests of citizens and businesses in the area.”
The existing bridge was built in 1959 and serves as a vital link to Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 75 that helps connect people, businesses and agricultural land on both sides of the Red River, noted Schuler. The Manitoba government has initiated a preliminary design study to identify and develop options for extending the service life of this bridge crossing. Public input is now being requested to better understand the effects of the project and gather feedback on the options being considered from the community. To take part in the engagement, visit https://engagemb.ca starting today and the online public engagement will close May 13.
As part of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) ongoing engagement strategy with the United Way Food Systems Summit (UNFSS), taking place this summer for the first time in 25 years, we are sharing with you a new set of events that were just announced for next week. These Producer Public Forums are happening across six continents and are a terrific opportunity for Canadian beef producers to learn what the UNFSS is proposing and to participate directly in the conversation. Many of the initiatives being proposed thus far have lacked producer voices so this is one of the best opportunities to have voices heard. Click on the graphic to find out more and register.
Important Changes to AgriStability for 2020 and 2021 On March 25, 2021, federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture agreed to the following changes to the AgriStability program:
AgriStability is a margin based program designed to help producers manage large income declines.
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the reference margin limit has been removed retroactive to the 2020 program year
Each year, you must enrol in the program, pay your fee and submit a form by the applicable deadlines.
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the deadline to enrol for the 2021 program year has been extended from April 30 to June 30, 2021
You may receive a payment if your production margin in the current year falls below your historical reference margin by more than 30%.
AgriStability is one of the business risk management programs under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. It protects Canadian producers against large declines in farming income for reasons such as production loss, increased costs and market conditions.
Use the AgriStability Benefit Estimator to help you understand how the program works and to calculate an estimated benefit. For more information on participating, visit Who is eligible? and How to apply.
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) 6971140. No workshops are planned for the 2021 Field Season (May to November) as we transition to the new electronic platform. If you require an EFP workshop, please send an email to ManitobaEFP@gov.mb.ca to be placed on a waiting list. If your needs are immediate, please send the email with "URGENT" in the subject line and you will be contacted personally.
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SCHOLARSHIP ***Due to ongoing disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic (and the related impacts on high schools and post-secondary institutions) MBP has pushed the application deadline for its 2021 scholarship competition into November instead of the usual June intake deadline. This application intake process is for students who will be undertaking post-secondary studies in the 2021-22 academic year. Manitoba Beef Producers is pleased to make available six $500 scholarships annually for MBP members or their children attending a university, college, other post-secondary institution or pursuing trades training. Preference will be given to those students pursuing a field of study related to agriculture or to those acquiring a skilled trade or pursuing a career that would be beneficial to the rural economy. Completed applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021. A selection committee will review the submissions. Winners will be notified by December 14, 2021. The scholarship criteria is as follows: Eligibility: • Must be at least 17 years of age as of January 1, 2021. • Must be an active Manitoba beef producer or the child of an active Manitoba beef producer. Note: This can include beef producers returning to school after a period of time in the workforce. • Post-secondary program or trades training must be a minimum of one year in duration. Items You Are Required to Submit: • Completed application form; • A typed 600-word (maximum) essay discussing “What the beef industry means to my family, my community and Manitoba.” Also include the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture.*; • A copy of your transcript (either high school, or a recognized college, university or trade school); • Proof of enrolment in a recognized institution (current transcript, or your acceptance letter, or a letter of intent indicating your intended institution and field of study). • A list of community involvement (e.g. 4-H, community clubs, volunteer work, etc.); and, • The names of two references, including their addresses and telephone numbers. Submissions and ALL documentation must be sent no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021 to: Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarship Committee 220 – 530 Century Street Winnipeg MB R3H 0Y4 E-mail: info@mbbeef.ca Fax: (204) 774-3264 For more information, please contact Manitoba Beef Producers at 1-800-772-0458 or email info@mbbeef.ca. *Scholarship winners’ essays will be published in MBP’s newspaper Cattle Country.
MBP 2021 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PLEASE PRINT Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Mailing address: _______________________________________________________________________ Telephone: _____________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Date of birth: _____________________________ Parents’ names if you are under 18: _______________________________________________________ Are you a beef producer? _____________________________ Are you the child of a beef producer? ________ If yes, what is their name(s)? __________________________ Institute of current enrolment: ________________________________________________________________ Current or intended program of post-secondary study or skilled trades training: __________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Duration of post-secondary program or skilled trades training: _________ year (s)
Essay: Please submit a typed 600-word (maximum) essay* on the topic “What the beef industry means to my family, my community, and Manitoba.” Also include the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture. *Note: Scholarship winners’ essays will be published in Manitoba Beef Producers’ newspaper Cattle Country. Please return the completed application form, transcript, and proof of enrolment in a post-secondary institution or an apprenticeship program or a letter of intent to pursue further studies, a list of your community involvement, the typed essay and, your references no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2021 to: Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarship Committee 220 – 530 Century Street Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Y4 Email: info@mbbeef.ca Fax (204) 774-3264