E-Newsletter dsfsfa Final update of 2021 from MBP December 23, 2021
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Manitoba Beef Producers 43rd Annual General Meeting is now available for early registration
All members, their families, and industry stakeholders are invited to register for the 43rd Annual General Meeting of Manitoba Beef Producers. The AGM will be delivered in-person at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre in Brandon and virtually using the Zoom platform on February 10, 2022. Please note: In accordance with Manitoba Public Health guidelines, all in-person attendees must show proof of double vaccination in order to gain entry into the facility and meeting room. As well, the wearing of masks is required while inside the facility. Virtual attendees may watch and/or listen to the entire meeting using a desktop or laptop computer, tablet (i.e., iPad), or smartphone (iPhone).
Manitoba Beef Producers’ board of directors is accepting in writing suggested late resolutions for potential debate at its 43rd Annual General Meeting set for February 10, 2022. If the resolution is deemed to be in order by MBP’s Resolutions Committee it will be considered for debate at the resolutions session. In consultation with the resolution’s author, proposed resolutions may be subject to editing by MBP for clarity and to ensure consistency of formatting across all resolutions. Please send the proposed resolution (along with your contact information) to info@mbbeef.ca to the attention of General Manager Carson Callum and Policy Analyst Maureen Cousins. Alternatively, you may fax it to 1-204774-3264 or mail it to 220-530 Century Street, Winnipeg MB R3H 0Y4. For resolutions to be reviewed by MBP’s board of directors and posted on MBP’s website prior to the 43rd AGM for others to see, they need to be received by MBP no later than 9:00 a.m., Thursday, February 3, 2022. Information regarding the full agenda, financial statements, resolutions, speakers and virtual meeting links will be available at a later date via the MBP website (www.mbbeef.ca).
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COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
To have the fullest protection possible against COVID-19 going into the holiday season, Manitobans are encouraged to get their second and third doses as quickly as possible. While COVID-19 vaccine appointments continue to be available at regional or provincial vaccine clinics, for many people the fastest way to be immunized is at a nearby medical clinic, pharmacy or urban Indigenous clinic. Check the online vaccine finder or a medical clinic or pharmacy near you that provides the COVID-19 vaccine to find the next available opportunity to be immunized. The timeline between second and third doses and eligibility criteria information can be found at https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/eligibili ty-criteria.html.
Many Manitoba vaccine sites as well as pharmacies and clinics are offering walk-in and appointment-based vaccination for COVID and seasonal flu. Eligible individuals can book their appointments online, by calling (toll free) 1-844626-8222 (1-844-MAN-VACC) or by contacting their local pharmacy or medical clinic directly. Visit www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/finder.ht ml for some of the available options. More Resources •
Vaccine campaign in Manitoba: www.manitoba.ca/vaccine a nd https://protectmb.ca.
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Possible exposure locations by region: www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updat es/flights.html#event.
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Data related to COVID-19, variants of concern, outbreaks and some downloadable and historic data: https://geoportal.gov.mb.ca/.
Up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Manitoba: www.manitoba.ca/COVID19.
Clarifications to Manitoba’s Public Health Orders
(December 21, 2021 Province of Manitoba News Release) The province is clarifying public health orders announced on Friday, Dec. 17. The orders go into effect on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 12:01 a.m. and expire on Jan. 11, 2022. The full text of the final public health orders is now available at www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/prs/orders/index.html#c urrent.
The updated orders keep the Pandemic Response System at Restricted (Orange) with schools at Caution (Yellow). They include: •
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private indoor gatherings are limited to 10 additional people plus the household if all are fully vaccinated (youth ages 12 and under are exempt from needing to be fully vaccinated); private indoor gatherings are limited to five additional people plus the household if any of the individuals ages 12 year and older are unvaccinated (youth ages 12 and under are exempt from needing to be fully vaccinated); outdoor gatherings at a private residence are limited to 20 additional people plus the household if all are fully vaccinated (youth ages 12 and under are exempt from needing to be fully vaccinated); outdoor gatherings held on public property are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity if all in attendance are fully vaccinated (youth ages 12 and under are exempt from needing to be fully vaccinated), and 50 persons total if anyone present is unvaccinated (youth ages 12 and under are exempt from needing to be fully vaccinated);
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indoor and outdoor sporting and recreation capacity is reduced to 50 per cent for spectators, games and practices can continue but no tournaments will be permitted;
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outdoor ticketed performing arts events, indoor recreational businesses, seasonal facilities and events, group instructional classes and bingos, casinos and VLTs are limited to 50 per cent capacity and must continue to restrict admission to those who are fully vaccinated (youth ages 12 and under are exempt);
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day camps are limited to no more than 25 campers and camper groups must be cohorted, overnight camps are prohibited under these orders;
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gyms, movie theatres, museums and libraries are limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof of immunization required everywhere except libraries;
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restaurants and licensed premises are limited to 50 per cent capacity with a maximum of 10 people per table and proof of immunization required, and members of the public are required to be seated except when travelling to get food or beverages or engaging in sporting activities; and
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faith-based gatherings are limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof of vaccination or 25 per cent capacity or a total of 25 people, whichever is lower, when proof of vaccination is not required and cohorts may be implemented where groups can be physically divided up to a maximum of 10 cohorts or 250 people.
All other public health orders remain unchanged. For more information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, visit www.gov.mb.ca/covid19.
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CHANGES TO PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS The following changes continue or come into effect on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 12:01 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Sector
Restrictions (as of Nov. 13)
New Restrictions (as of Dec. 21)
Indoor gatherings in public spaces
Permitting group sizes to 25 people or 25 per cent capacity, whichever is lower, for gatherings that include unvaccinated people who are eligible to be vaccinated.
No change.
Outdoor gatherings in public spaces Indoor gatherings on private property
Fully immunized people and those under 12 who are not eligible for the vaccine may gather without capacity limits. Permitting groups of up to 50 people in uncontrolled outdoor public spaces. Limiting households to guests from one other household, when any unvaccinated person (who is eligible to be vaccinated) is present on the property (even if the unvaccinated person lives at that location. Fully immunized people and those under 12 who are not eligible for the vaccine may gather without capacity limits.
No change.
Private indoor gatherings are limited to 10 additional people plus the household if all are fully vaccinated (youth ages 12 and under are exempt). Private indoor gatherings are limited to five additional people plus the household if any of the individuals are eligible but unvaccinated (youth ages 12 and under are exempt).
Outdoor gatherings on private property
Limiting households to 10 guests outdoors when any unvaccinated person (who is eligible to be vaccinated) is present on the property (even if the unvaccinated person lives at that location).
Outdoor gatherings on a private residence are limited to 20 additional people plus the household if all are fully vaccinated (youth ages 12 and under are exempt).
Fully immunized people and those under 12 who are not eligible for the vaccine may gather without capacity limits. Outdoor gatherings on public property
Outdoor gatherings held a public property are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity plus all attending are fully vaccinated (youth ages 12 and under are exempt). Outdoor gatherings that include any unvaccinated people are limited to 50 people total.
Restaurants, licensed premises and food courts
Gyms and fitness centres
Proof of vaccination is required for those 12 years of age and older. Individuals are required to wear masks but are not required to provide proof of vaccination to enter for the sole purpose of picking up takeout or delivery orders. All other restrictions have been removed. No capacity limits. Proof of vaccination required. Masks remain required when not actively engages in physical activity.
Restaurants, licensed premises and food courts are limited to 50 per cent capacity and are limited to seated service only with a maximum of 10 people per table.
Limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof of immunization required everywhere.
Casinos, bingo halls and VLTs
Proof of vaccination is required. Physical distancing is no longer required between VLTs
Museums and galleries
Museums operate under the requirement to show proof of vaccination (indoors only) when open to the public as a museum. If the museum is used as a private venue for another purpose (e.g. wedding), then the appropriate orders apply.
Fairs and festivals
Libraries
Limited to 50 unless protocols and higher attendance is approved by public health officials. Open without capacity limits.
Professional sports or performing arts events
Open with no capacity limits for patrons with proof of vaccination.
Horse and auto racing
Open with no capacity limits for patrons with proof of vaccination and a plan approved by public health officials. Proof of vaccination will be required. No other restrictions.
Movies theatres and concert halls
Weddings and funerals
Permitting indoor public gathering group sizes to 25 people or 25 per cent capacity, whichever is lower, for gatherings that include unvaccinated people who are eligible to be vaccinated.
Limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof of immunization required everywhere. Limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof of immunization required everywhere.
No change.
Limited to 50 per cent capacity. Limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof of immunization required everywhere No change.
Limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof of immunization required everywhere. No change.
Indoor community, cultural and religious gatherings
Indoor community, cultural and religious gatherings are limited to 25 persons unless the facility can physically divide the space into separate areas, in which case several cohorts of 25 can attend the same service. However, the total number of attendees at a service with cohorts may not exceed 25 per cent of facility capacity, to a maximum of 250 people. This applies to the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region only.
Faith-based gatherings are limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof of vaccination or 25 per cent capacity or a total of 25 people, whichever is lower, when proof of vaccination is not required and cohorts may be implemented where groups can be physically divided up to a maximum of 10 cohorts or 250 people. This applies provincewide.
Cohorts must not mingle, masks must be worn and physical distancing rules apply. Services restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 who are not eligible for the vaccine may occur without capacity limits.
Outdoor community, cultural and religious gatherings
The municipalities of Cartier, Headingley, Macdonald, Ritchot (Niverville-Ritchot), St. Francois Xavier and Tache that are geographically located in the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region, are exempt and considered to be part of the Winnipeg Capital Region. Permitting groups of up to 50 No change. people in uncontrolled outdoor public spaces.
Personal services Indoor sports and recreation, including dance, theatre and music school.
Drive-in services continue unrestricted. Open without capacity restrictions. Provincewide, proof of at least one dose of vaccination or a recent (within 48 hours) negative test result will be required for 12-17 year olds for indoor and recreational sports. Negative tests need to come from a participating pharmacy as provincial testing sites should only be accessed by symptomatic individuals or those who are required to take a PCR test by public health.
Outdoor sports and recreation
Overnight camps
No change. Indoor and outdoor sporting and recreation capacity is reduced to 50 per cent for spectators. While games and practices can continue, no tournaments will be permitted. No group activities outside of practice time or games, come ready to play and limit group time indoors (e.g. in dressing rooms).
Games, practices and tournaments permitted, capacity limit of 50 per cent for spectators.
Negative tests need to come from a participating pharmacy as provincial testing sites should only be accessed by symptomatic individuals or those who are required to take a PCR test by public health. While practices can continue, no tournaments will be permitted.
Open with limit of up to 15 staff and campers in a group, no
No group activities outside of practice time or games, come ready to play and limit group time indoors (e.g. in dressing rooms). Day camps are limited to no more than 25 campers and
Retail, markets, garden centres and malls
interaction between groups and a plan approved by public health officials.
camper groups must be cohorted.
Permitting retail capacity at 50 per cent in the Southern Health – Santé Sud health region.
No change.
Overnight camps are prohibited under these orders.
Permitting retail capacity at 100 per cent in the Interlake-Eastern, Northern, Prairie Mountain Health and Winnipeg capital region, including the municipalities of Cartier, Headingly, Macdonald, Ritchot (Niverville/Ritchot), St Francois Xavier and Tache. Physical distancing measures are required. Masks required indoors. Workplaces Indoor self-help gatherings
Open without restrictions Indoor gathering limits and mask use rules apply.
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Manitoba to Delay Return to School to January 10, 2022 reducing contacts, the minister noted rapid tests are another tool that can be used to help screen for cases and provide peace of mind to parents and caregivers. (December 22, 2021 Province of Manitoba News Release) Manitoba will delay the return to
school for students following the winter break to Jan. 10, 2022, to give public health officials additional time to assess the risk of the omicron variant in Manitoba and what changes might be needed on the return to school in early January, Education Minister Cliff Cullen announced today. “As we begin the holiday break across Manitoba schools, the Manitoba government would like to thank students, teachers, school staff, school leaders, school divisions, parents and caregivers for ensuring schools have been safe and open for in-class learning since September,” said Cullen. “But right now, things are changing rapidly and public health has recommended a slight delay to the return to school. This will give them more time to better assess the risk and look at options for the new year.” Most students were scheduled to return to school on Jan. 6. The change means school staff will return on Jan. 6 for professional learning and to prepare for the continuation of learning, and students will return on Jan. 10. Many childcare centres will remain open for children under the age of 12 to ensure families can continue to access needed childcare services. The minister noted the delayed return to school would also provide more time for the distribution of rapid tests to schools provincewide. In addition to vaccination, staying home when one is sick, using masks and
“We appreciate your understanding and will share any additional information about the return to school as we learn more about the variant and what this means for schools,” said Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer. “We have recommended this delay to a return to school in addition to the restrictions under the public health orders and I want to remind Manitobans of the importance of keeping gathering sizes small to allow a safer return to school in the new year.” Roussin noted those eligible to receive a booster vaccine for COVID-19 are encouraged to make appointments or visit a walk-in clinic during the break to better protect themselves and others. “Again, we extend our thanks to everyone for their efforts over the last several months,” said Cullen. “I encourage everyone to do their part to keep schools safe as students head back to class in January by getting vaccinated, minimizing contacts over the holiday break, monitoring for symptoms and, of course, getting tested and staying home when sick.” Manitobans showing signs and symptoms of COVID-19 should use the online COVID-19 screening tool at https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screeningtool/ and visit a provincial testing site. For a list of provincial testing locations, visit: www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/testing/locations.html #map.
Federal Government Temporarily Expands Access to Lockdown Program and Worker Lockdown Benefit
(December 22, 2021 Department of Finance Canada News Release) The Government of Canada is
committed to supporting Canadian workers and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the federal government’s intention to temporarily expand eligibility for key support programs to ensure Canadians are protected and workers and businesses get the help they need to sustain them through new and necessary public health restrictions. Using regulatory authority provided in Bill C-2, the government intends to introduce new regulations that would: •
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Expand the Local Lockdown Program to include employers subject to capacitylimiting restrictions of 50 per cent or more; and reduce the current-month revenue decline threshold requirement to 25 per cent. Eligible employers will receive wage and rent subsidies from 25 per cent up to a maximum of 75 per cent, depending on their degree of revenue loss. The 12-month revenue decline test continues to not be required in order to access this support. Expand the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit to include workers in regions
where provincial or territorial governments have introduced capacitylimiting restrictions of 50 per cent or more. As announced previously, this benefit will provide $300 a week in income support to eligible workers who are directly affected by a COVID-19related public health lockdown, and who have lost 50 per cent or more of their income as a result. These updated regulations will apply from December 19, 2021, to February 12, 2022, during which time it is expected that public health authorities will continue to implement “circuit-breaker” restrictions that limit the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 across Canada. More details on the expansion of these support measures are available in the backgrounder associated with today’s announcement. Quotes “The Omicron variant is a real and serious threat to the health and safety of Canadians and the capacity of our health care system. In light of the public health situation and new restrictions in a number of provinces, we are temporarily expanding eligibility for key support measures offered for workers and businesses. The federal government will continue to help Canadians through the pandemic and ensure Canada’s economic recovery leaves no one behind.” The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance “Through the measures announced today, the Government is making sure Canadian workers have the support they need if their job is continued on page 13
Federal Government Temporarily Expands Access to Lockdown Program and Worker Lockdown Benefit impacted by regional health measures and lockdowns. The evolving public health crisis has demonstrated the importance of adapting quickly and today’s announcement, together with the existing caregiving and sickness recovery benefits, demonstrates that the Government is ready and committed to supporting Canadians during these challenging times.”
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The Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit was introduced in October 2021 and became law on December 17, 2021. The proposed regulatory changes announced today would temporarily expand the definition of a public health lockdown order to also include provincial orders involving capacity restrictions of 50% or more. The benefit provides income support of $300 per week to workers whose employment is interrupted as a result of a specific government-imposed public health lockdown and who are unable to work due to such restrictions. The benefit is available from October 24, 2021, to May 7, 2022.
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The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion
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Today’s expansion of support programs is expected to cost about $4 billion and will be fully covered by the $4.5 billion Omicron provision announced in the recent Economic and Fiscal Update 2021. This is in addition to the initial cost estimate of $7.4 billion when the programs were announced in October 2021. The Local Lockdown Program was introduced in October and became law on December 17, 2021. The proposed regulatory changes announced today would temporarily expand the initial eligibility requirement that organizations be subject to a lockdown. The program provides businesses that face new local lockdowns with up to the maximum amount of support available through the wage and rent subsidy programs. The Local Lockdown Program is available from October 24, 2021, to May 7, 2022.
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Extending the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit and the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit until May 7, 2022, and increasing the maximum duration of benefits by 2 weeks. This extends the caregiving benefit from 42 to 44 weeks and the sickness benefit from 4 to 6 weeks. People can now apply retroactively to periods between November 21, 2021 and December 11, 2021.
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Launching the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program, providing support continued on page 14
Federal Government Temporarily Expands Access to Lockdown Program and Worker Lockdown Benefit through wage and rent subsidies to, for example, hotels, tour operators, travel agencies, and restaurants, with a subsidy rate of up to 75 per cent. The eligible types of businesses are detailed in the legislation and a related backgrounder. o
Launching the Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program, providing support through wage and rent subsidies to other businesses that have faced deep losses, with a subsidy rate of up to 50 per cent.
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Extending the Canada Recovery Hiring Program until May 7, 2022, for eligible employers with current revenue losses above 10 per cent and increasing the subsidy rate to 50 per cent. This extension will help businesses continue to hire back workers, increase hours, and create the additional jobs Canada needs for a robust recovery.
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Backgrounder: Temporarily Expanding Access to the Lockdown Program and Worker Lockdown Benefit
Reminder: Applications Being Accepted for Agricultural Crown Lands Forage Productivity Pilot Program The intake for the Agricultural Crown Lands Forage Productivity Pilot Program is open. Funded by the federal and provincial governments it will provide targeted financial assistance to Agricultural Crown Land forage leaseholders to adopt best management practices to sustainably increase the productivity on their Agricultural Crown Land forage leases. Eligible recipients must have an active Agricultural Crown Land lease that is in good standing and must complete an Environmental Farm Plan. Improvements must be completed within the one-year pilot project. Farmers can submit applications until 11:59 pm on December 31, 2021. Eligible projects must be related to forage management techniques that improve productivity and sustainability, including: 1. Planning: Input from a knowledgeable professional to create a grazing management plan that takes into account forage rest and recovery, stocking rates, paddock rotation and placement of water infrastucture. 2. Infrastructure: Targeted placement of key infrastructure components such as
cross-fencing and watering systems can enable enhanced livestock management strategies. 3. Rejuventation: Timely renovation of forage stands and management of encroaching brush can improve forage productivity and animal performance. Refer to the Ag Action Manitoba Program - Agricultural Crown Lands Forage Productivity Guidebook for more detailed information on eligible and ineligible costs and other requirements. There is a cost share ratio of 75 per cent government, 25 per cent applicant. The total maximum amount payable to one farm operation under Assurance: ACLFP is $30,000. This does not impact the existing program cap for Assurance: Beneficial Management Practices. For more information on this pilot program, and other Ag Action Manitoba- Assurance Beneficial Management Practices programming, see https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/canadi an-agricultural-partnership/ag-action-manitobaprogram/aclfp.html
Frequently Asked Questions Agricultural Crown Lands Forage Productivity Pilot Program
Q1. What is the Agricultural Crown Lands Forage Productivity Pilot Program?
A: The ACLFP is a pilot program that provides Agricultural Crown Land (ACL) lessees with 75% cost-shared programming of up to $30,000 per farm operation to develop a grazing management plan, add infrastructure (cross-fencing, wells, dugouts) and rejuvenate forage lands (perennial forage seed, seeding and brush management) in order to improve pasture productivity. Project must occur between April and December of 2022. Program details can be accessed here: http://webpublishing.mbgov.ca/en/agriculture/canadian-agriculturalpartnership/Documents/guidebook/ag-action-mb-program-guide-for-aclfp.pdf
Q2. Who is eligible to apply? A: ACL lease holders in good standing can apply. A farm business or operation with multiple shareholders or partners, operation names or units, will count as one eligible applicant. Each farm operation can submit one application that includes all applicable activities (planning, infrastructure and/or rejuvenation). However, Municipal lands under ACL lease are not eligible for this program.
Q3. When is the deadline to apply?
A: Applications must be received no later than December 31, 2021. They will be assessed by technical reviewers based on the environmental benefit assessment index, program priorities and project planning.
Q4. Do I need support from ACL to submit an application for a project? A: Yes. You will need a Letter of Support for the proposed project from your local Farm Production Extension Specialist (FPES) – Crown Lands (see contact info in Q14, below) and the Letter of Support must be submitted along with your application. While your FPES-Crown Lands must ensure that your proposed project is suitable for your ACL lease, they are not responsible for ACLFP funding approval.
Q5. What do I need to include with my application?
A: Be sure to answer all questions in the application form itself: explain the proposed project in detail, current practices, and the benefit of the new practice; answer all BMP Specific Questions (as listed in the guidebook), and complete the budget table in full. Along with your application, you will need to include: - a written Letter of Support from your local FPES – Crown Lands for your proposed project (see Q3 above). - an aerial map of the forage land with the location of the existing and proposed water sources identified as well as any fencing (existing and new), and land to be rejuvenated. - an official quote for contracted items (if applicable).
Q6. When can I start my project?
A: Projects must occur between April 1, 2022 and December 30, 2022 in order to be eligible for ACLFP funding. Project deadlines will be specified in the approval letter, should your application be approved. If work is started on a project before formal written approval of program funding is received, the applicant does so at their own risk.
Q7. When do I need to complete my project?
A: The project must be completed and claims submitted by the date indicated in your decision letter (all claims must be submitted no later than December 30, 2022).
Q8. Do I need any permits?
A: Applicants must meet all regulatory requirements. This may include: • approvals from the Crown: ACL Work Permit – see Q9 below. • a Water Rights License is required for all livestock operations extracting more than 25,000 litres (25 m3 or 5,499 Imperial gallons) per day. If developing a new water source, a permit must be obtained in advance of work beginning. • any other standards or approvals as required by law.
Q9. How do I get a Work Permit from ACL to implement a project on my ACL lease? A: An ACL Work Permit is required prior to conducting work on ACL leases. - If your ACLFP project application is approved, an ACL Work Permit will be issued to you from your FPESCrown Land along with the approval letter. - If you plan to initiate your project in advance of receiving ACLFP approval, you will need to secure an ACL Work Permit from an FPES – Crown Lands prior to beginning work.
Q10. Do I need a valid Environmental Farm Plan Statement of Completion?
A: You can submit an application without a valid Statement of Completion, however, if your project is approved, you will be required to provide proof of a valid EFP when you submit your project claim for reimbursement. Environmental Farm Plan workshop dates and locations will be listed online.
Q11. Does my dugout or well need to have a specific capacity?
A: The ACLFP pilot program does not have guidelines for dugout capacity, but you should discuss your plans with your FPES – Crown Lands.
Q12. Can I pump / pipe / haul water from an existing water source into a dugout that has gone dry?
A: Piping or hauling water from any water source (well, dugout or wetland) into a dugout that has run dry is not eligible.
Q13. How deep does a pipeline need to be?
A: Summer pasture pipelines permanently installed underground, and which can be properly winterized before freezing are eligible (ex: installed with a pasture pipeline plow). Above-ground pipelines are ineligible. Projects must be for permanent solutions only.
Q14. If I have more questions, who can I contact?
A: If the question is about project implementation on an ACL lease, please contact: FPES – Crown Lands Greg Logan Luanne Berjian Neil Overby Tyson Gillis
Location Beausejour Minnedosa Dauphin Dauphin
Districts 20, 50, 52 30, 31 42,51 43, 44
E-mail Greg.Logan@gov.mb.ca Luanne.Berjian@gov.mb.ca Neil.Overby@gov.mb.ca Tyson.Gillis@gov.mb.ca
A: If the question is about specific eligibility criteria or the application process, please contact: • Andrea Bertholet (Andrea.Bertholet@gov.mb.ca) or • Colleen Wilson (Colleen.Wilson2@gov.mb.ca).
Reminder: Producers Can Apply For Drought Assistance Via Three Programs Through AgriRecovery Manitoba beef producers affected by the drought conditions are reminded that they may be able to receive assistance via two programs under the AgriRecovery framework aimed at helping with the extraordinary costs incurred for feed and transportation. Under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program will help producers purchase and test feed for livestock to maintain their breeding herds including transporting purchased feed from distant locations. The Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance program will offer assistance to help offset freight expenses associated with moving livestock to alternative feed supply areas. Eligible animals under the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program are breeding animals of beef and dairy cattle, horses raised for pregnant mare urine (PMU), sheep, goats and bison. Producers must be supporting a minimum of 10 animals to qualify for assistance and the program covers feed and feed transportation expenses between June 1, 2021, and March 15, 2022. Feed must have been delivered from a supplier at least 40 kilometres away and assistance is available for hauling feed for up to a maximum oneway distance of 600 km. Eligible feed purchases are those made between June 1, 2021, and March 15, 2022. The Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance program offers help for producers with extraordinary costs to transport breeding animals of beef cattle, sheep and goats to alternate locations to feed, up to 1,000 km. This program does not cover moving animals to market or sale. Applications are available at https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/livestock/agrire covery-feed-purchase-transport-assistance.html and
must include receipts for feed purchases and transportation. A video with more information about these initiatives is available at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD7OiKfhYv B8p4bxsvxcT_hxQpCL1Ykea The Herd Management Drought Assistance program will assist livestock producers in offsetting the cost of replacing breeding animals when culling is above normal due to shortages of winter feed. Producers may be eligible to apply for assistance to: •
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The replacement is to assist in returning the applicant’s inventory of breeding females to predrought levels. Animals culled under the Herd Management Drought Assistance program are not eligible for assistance under the other two AgriRecovery programs launched on Aug. 31, 2021. The application package will be available on Jan. 10, 2022: access it online at the Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development website (www.manitoba.ca/agriculture), in-person at ARD and MASC Service Centres, or by calling 1-844-7696224 to receive a copy in the mail. Further Resources: •
Herd Management Drought Assistance - Frequently Asked Questions
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Video - Herd Management Drought Assistance - Determining Payments
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Video - Herd Management Drought Assistance - Two-Step Application Process
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Factsheet - Herd Management Drought Assistance
Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Program
Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Program? The program was developed in consultation with industry to help meet the needs of Manitoba producers experiencing low moisture levels. The program will assist livestock producers affected by low moisture conditions in 2021 to purchase feed in order to maintain their breeding herds. Producers may be eligible to apply for two types of assistance: 1. Feed assistance - buy and test feed for eligible breeding animals 2. Feed transportation assistance - transport purchased feed from distant locations for eligible breeding animals Who is eligible for the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Program? Primary producers who owned or leased the eligible animals, located in Manitoba, as of June 1, 2021 and continued to own or lease them to March 15, 2022 or later are eligible. Eligible animals include breeding head of beef and dairy cattle, horses raised for Pregnant Mare Urine (PMU), sheep, goats and bison. Breeding animals are mature females exposed to breeding (male or artificial insemination) and males used previously for breeding. The producer must own or lease a minimum of 10 animals (by animal type) to apply for the program. How do I apply? Applicants can download the Application Form, Declaration of Eligible Breeding Animals, and associated program documents on the website at manitoba.ca/agriculture. Application packages can also be picked up at any of the ARD/MASC Service Centres, or mailed to you by calling us at 1-844-769-6224. The minimum value of receipts required to submit an application is $500. Review the AgriRecovery Drought Assistance – Farmers Guidebook for detailed information on eligible and ineligible costs and other program requirements. When is the deadline to apply to the program? April 15, 2022 is the final day to apply. Can multiple applications be submitted? Yes, you can submit more than one application until program maximums are reached.
1. Feed Assistance What feed assistance can I apply for? The eligible feeds that can be purchased for eligible animals from June 1, 2021 to March 15, 2022 to maintain them over the winter include: grazed corn and greenfeed mechanically harvested hay, silage, greenfeed, stover, straw, including those purchased as standing crops or grazed in a swath grain and concentrates (pulses, oilseeds, canola meal, soybean meal, screenings, dried distillers grain and other feeds as approved by the Program Administrator) When can eligible feeds be purchased? Are claims retro-active to a certain date? Eligible feed purchases can occur from June 1, 2021 to March 15, 2022. Is there assistance for feed testing the eligible feedstuffs? Yes, the program will pay for feed testing to determine the nutritional value of eligible feeds. Can feed be purchased for feeders or non-breeding animals? No, feed for feeders, growing animals or non-breeding aged animals is not eligible under this program. How will livestock feed assistance payments be calculated? The administrator will make payments to the applicant for purchases and testing of Eligible Feed made between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022, as follows: On a per breeding head basis, a producer share will be applied $50 per head for beef and dairy cattle, bison and horses (PMU only) and $10 per head for sheep and goats. Payments will be equal to 75 per cent of the purchased cost of feed and feed testing that exceeds the producer share to a maximum per head payment. The maximum payment is $250 per head for beef and dairy cattle, bison and horses (PMU only) and $50 per head for sheep and goats. How are the breeding head determined in calculating payments? Breeding head are based on the number declared on the Declaration of Eligible Breeding Animals at the time of first application. The declaration is the number of head being maintained and fed over winter, and does not include animals that have or will be sold prior to March 15, 2022. If applicants reduce their breeding animals below the number declared with their first application, they should contact the Program Administrator and submit a new declaration.
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2. Feed Transportation Assistance What feeds qualify for feed transportation assistance? Feed transportation assistance is provided for the movement of eligible feed types (hay, straw, greenfeed, stover, silage, grain and concentrates) to eligible breeding animals. The eligible concentrates are pulses, oilseeds, canola meal, soybean meal, screenings, dried distillers grain and other feeds as approved by the Program Administrator. What are the eligible dates and distances for feed transportation? Transportation costs for eligible feed purchased and transported between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022, for a minimum distance of 40 kilometres up to a maximum one-way distance of 600 kilometres. What are the payments for the feed transportation assistance? Payments will be calculated on the tonnes hauled on a per loaded kilometre basis up to 600 kilometres. For hay, straw, greenfeed, stover, and silage the payment rates are: $0.16 per tonne kilometre for the first 100 kilometres of a haul $0.10 per tonne kilometre for the remainder of a haul for up to an additional 500 kilometres. For grains and concentrate, the payment rate is $0.05 per tonne kilometre up to 600 kilometres. Payments for each receipt or invoice provided by the applicant will be the payment rate multiplied by the distance transported multiplied by the number of tonnes transported, or the amount of the receipt, whichever is less. Feed can be hauled further than 600 kilometres; however, the extra distance is not eligible for payment. Can feed be sourced from outside of Manitoba qualify for assistance? Feed can be sourced from outside Manitoba and the shipping will still be eligible based on the program’s rates and distances. Does the feed transportation assistance come out of the feed assistance funding? Feed transportation assistance is in addition to funding available to a producer for feed purchases. It is not subtracted from the $250 per head cap for beef, bison and PMU horses or $50 cap for sheep and goats. Is feed transportation assistance available for animals moved to an alternate feeding location? Feed transportation assistance is not available for animals for which producers have received assistance to move eligible animals to an alternate feeding location under the Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance program. Alternate feeding locations should have adequate feed locally available for the animals moved. What feed is not eligible for feed transportation assistance? Feed for market animals or ineligible animals. Feed produced on your own operation. Feed for breeding animals that are sold/culled prior to March 15, 2022. Feed that is sold or replaces similar feed that is sold. Feed transported less than 40 kilometres. Feed transported to an alternate feeding location used to house eligible animals for which the applicant received payments under Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance.
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Herd Management Drought Assistance Program
Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of the Herd Management Drought Assistance program? This program assists livestock producers in offsetting the cost of replacing breeding animals, when culling is above normal because of winter feed shortages. If you are a producer, you may be eligible to apply for assistance to: purchase replacement breeding females retain replacement females from their existing herd or flock The replacement animals will help you return your inventory of breeding females to pre-drought levels. Who can apply for the Herd Management Drought Assistance program? You are eligible if you are a primary producer, who owned eligible animals that were located in Manitoba, and you were responsible for their feeding expenses as of Mar. 16, 2021. If you are an elk producer, you must have a Game Farm Production Licence, and only elk that were farmed under that licence are eligible. You must own a minimum of 10 animals (by animal type) to apply for the program. What animals are eligible? The program provides assistance to replace breeding female beef cattle, bison, sheep, goats and elk that the applicant owned and had located in Manitoba as of Mar. 16, 2021. Breeding females are mature females (cows, ewes, does, bred heifers, bred ewe lambs and bred does) that have previously calved, lambed or been exposed to breeding. Is feed assistance provided for breeding animals that were culled? Feed assistance is not available under this program for breeding animals that were culled. Assistance to purchase feed for breeding animals kept over the winter is available from the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program. You can receive both herd management and feed assistance for your herds or flocks. However, you cannot be paid twice (herd management and feed assistance) for the same animals. Does it matter when breeding females were culled? The program provides assistance to replace breeding females culled from Mar. 16, 2021 to Mar. 15, 2022. The decline in a producer’s inventory of breeding females over this period is one of the criteria being used to determine the program payments. Which herd inventories need to be declared? The program uses the following dates to assess the impact of drought and recovery on an applicant’s inventory of breeding females: Mar. 16, 2021 Mar. 16, 2022 Jan. 31, 2023
The difference between the Mar. 16, 2022 (drought impacted) inventory and the Jan. 31, 2023 (recovery) inventory indicates the effect that purchasing and retaining replacement females has on drought recovery. Jan. 31, 2023 inventory
March 16, 2022 inventory
Increase in inventory due to purchasing
(recovery inventory)
(drought impacted)
and retaining replacements
What are the payment rates for this program? Payments per head for each animal type are listed in the table below. Payments are made for breeding females that are purchased or retained. Animal Type(s) Payment ($) per head Beef Cattle, Bison and Elk $250 Sheep and Goats $50 Payments are based on the increase in the breeding female inventory between Mar. 16, 2022 and Jan. 31, 2023. The payments are calculated as follows: Per Head Payment Rate
Increase in inventory due to
Beef Cattle/Bison/Elk - $250
purchasing and retaining
Sheep/Goats $50
replacements
Herd Management Program Payment
Jan. 31, 2023 Inventory Subtract March 16, 2022 Inventory
Is there a payment cap? Payments are capped once inventory is restored to pre-drought levels. No payment will be made for increases in inventory beyond the pre-drought level. Why are payments made after breeding females are replaced? The program is designed to assist producers in restoring their herds after the drought. The program does not pay producers to downsize their herd. Breeding animals that have been culled must be replaced to be eligible. What animals are not included in the breeding female inventory declared for this program? The following animals should not be included in the declared inventories of breeding females: animals sold before being exposed to breeding for the first time market livestock intended for slaughter or purposes other than breeding animals sold after Mar. 15, 2022 animals leased by the applicant animals not located in Manitoba as of Mar. 16, 2021 (pre-drought) or Jan. 31, 2023 (when recovery complete)
When is an adjustment required for the Mar. 16, 2022 inventory of breeding females? Breeding females that gave birth between Jan. 1, 2022 and Mar. 15, 2022 and were sold in the same time period must be included in the Mar. 16, 2022 inventory declaration for the number of head. These females most likely have not been culled because of drought and are not eligible for assistance. Does the program provide assistance for culling immature replacement females? If immature females intended to breed are culled, a payment will be triggered if it causes the Mar. 16, 2022 inventory of mature and bred females to decline. However, the decision to cull mature females can impact this payment. For example, if heifers intended to breed in the summer of 2021 are culled, the March 2022 inventory of breeding females may decrease because the herd has fewer bred heifers than normal. However, if the number of cows normally culled is reduced, the lower number of bred heifers may be partially or totally offset. How do I apply for the Herd Management Program? The application package will be available as of Jan. 10, 2022 on the Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development website (www.manitoba.ca/agriculture) in-person at Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development and Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Service Centres by calling 1-844-769-6224 to receive a copy in the mail If you are applying, you will need to fully complete and submit your application, as part of a two-step process. This process includes filling out: 1) application form to declare: a. Mar. 16, 2021 inventory of eligible breeding females owned b. Mar. 16, 2022 inventory of eligible breeding females owned 2) claim form to declare : a. Jan. 31, 2023 inventory of eligible breeding females Do we need to send in receipts, invoices or other records with our applications or claims? No, you do not have to submit invoices, receipts or proof of payment with your application or claim forms. However, you are expected to keep these documents for all breeding animals you have sold or purchased. You may be asked to submit them as part of a review or audit of your application or claim. In a limited number of cases, an on-farm visit or pregnancy check may also be requested to verify declarations. What is the earliest date the application and claim form can be submitted? Applications can be submitted starting in Jan. 2022 when they are available, if you know the number of breeding females you will own as of Mar. 16, 2022. Similarly, you can submit claim forms starting in December 2022, if you know the number of breeding females you will own as of Jan. 31, 2023
What are the program timelines and deadlines?
Jan. 10, 2022 - Applications will be available.
April 15, 2022, 11:59 p.m. – This is the deadline for applications declaring Mar. 16, 2021 and Mar. 16, 2022 inventories.
December 1, 2022 – Claim forms will be available.
Feb. 17, 2023, 11:59 p.m. – This is the deadline for claim forms declaring the Jan. 31, 2023 inventory.
For more information, contact: Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development AgriRecovery Drought Assistance 903-401 York Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8 Toll-free: 1-844-769-6224 Email: ARD@gov.mb.ca
Manitoba Beef Producers 2021 DroughtRelated Industry Survey reservoirs, restoring existing water sources, or hauling water. Producers are also asked to indicate their intentions with respect to herd sizes going forward, such as projected culling rates. This survey should take about 5-10 minutes to complete. Your participation is sincerely appreciated.
In support of Manitoba Beef Producers’ drought-related advocacy efforts with the federal and provincial governments, MBP is conducting a confidential producer survey to gather further data on the impact the drought is having on the province’s beef sector. For example, producers are being asked to identify their estimated percentage of feed/forage production compared to last year. Producers are asked to indicate if they are incurring additional fencing costs in order to access alternate sources of feed for grazing. There are questions related to the drought’s impact on water resources. This includes investments producers are having to make in this area, such as digging new wells or
Note: All data and comments collected will be aggregated before being used for MBP’s advocacy activities. No operation-specific identifying information will be shared with governments. Thank you in advance for your consideration in completing the survey which can be found at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ YX52PFG MBP is continuing to engage with government officials about the severity of the drought, its effects on producers and the need for a timely, multi-pronged approach to help the beef industry deal with the immediate and longerterm implications of the drought.
CALLING ALL BEEF PRODUCERS! Contribute to the update of the National Beef Sustainability Assessment The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef is in the process of updating the National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA), expected for release in 2023. The NBSA provides farm to fork national sustainability performance metrics for the Canadian beef sector, from environmental, social and economic perspectives. The metrics from our first Assessment, released in 2016, are widely used to demonstrate Canada’s global sustainability leadership, and have been critically important to the beef industry’s communication efforts with respect to sustainable beef production over the past five years. The accompanying Sustainability Strategy highlighted key areas for continuous improvement, which has also helped inform the industry’s 2030 goals. The CRSB is looking for a minimum of 500 beef producers to participate in an online survey. This survey provides critical inputs to inform many of the NBSA performance metrics. • •
The first 200 producers that complete the survey will receive a $20 gift card. ALL completed surveys will be entered for a grand prize (Tag reader, valued at $1100), as well as seven regional prize packs (e.g., gift sets, experiences, gift cards, swag, etc.), which will be awarded through a random draw following the close of the survey period in January 2022.
We would like to thank the following CRSB members who have generously contributed these grand prizes.
Please complete a 30-45 minute survey by January 7th 2022. ENGLISH: http://survey.groupeageco.ca/s3/NBSA-ENG FRENCH: http://survey.groupeageco.ca/s3/NBSA-FR We appreciate all who participate in this process and contribute to the success of the NBSA update! If you have any questions, please contact us at projects@crsb.ca/.