E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP March 25, 2022
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Province Provides Further Update on Spring Flooding (March 25, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release) The
Manitoba government continues to take action to protect Manitobans from potential spring flooding, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk announced today.
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“The province receives regular updates from our skilled hydrological forecast professionals, and updated predictions based on weather conditions and current flows now show a downgrade of last week’s forecast tracking towards 2017 levels,” said Piwniuk. “Preparation activities are still underway should the province need it and our government is working to ensure Manitobans remain protected in the event of a flood.” The Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is currently working with local authorities and all emergency management partners to provide guidance and support for preparatory activities to reduce potential impacts to communities should flooding occur. The minister noted that significant investments have been made in critical flood mitigation projects across the province as part of our government’s climate resiliency plan. Projects include: •
northbound lanes of Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 75 have been raised by up to 1.2 metres to protect this major trade route from a 2009-level flood event;
Provincial Road (PR) 246 has been upgraded to Manitoba’s highest loading standard to provide an efficient detour for PTH 75 as needed; ongoing repairs to dikes and pump stations at key locations throughout Manitoba’s major basins; and ongoing investment in the Portage Diversion including repairs to the outlet structure and upgrades to the control structure.
The province has also installed nine new real-time gauges to monitor water levels in reservoirs across southern Manitoba and will install four additional gauges in 2022. In addition, the project for the repair of the Rapid City dam is well underway and construction work for the permanent repair of the Rapid City dam embankment is scheduled to begin this summer. While the updated report forecasts more positive outcomes, the province is still expecting to operate the Red River Floodway and the Portage Diversion with continuous efforts monitoring levels in the possibility of a spring weather event, noted the minister. The March Outlook Report can be found at: www.gov.mb.ca/mit/floodinfo/pdf/2022/march_2022_flo od_outlook_report.pdf. More information about flooding and how to prepare for an emergency situation is available at: www.manitoba.ca/flooding.
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Updates re: COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations in Manitoba Information about COVID-19 in Manitoba is updated on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at: •
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Case data: https://geoportal.gov.mb.ca/apps /manitoba-covid-19/ COVID-19 vaccination coverage: https://geoportal.gov.mb.ca/ apps/manitoba-covid-19-vaccinationsdashboard-1/ Outbreaks: www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/pr s/index.html
NOTE: Vaccine-related dashboards will be no longer be updated after March 31, as COVID-19 immunization data is also included in the weekly epidemiology reports. Key Updates Information about COVID-19 will continue to be updated in weekly epidemiology reports found at www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/surveill ance/covid-19/index.html and online COVID-19 dashboards will no longer be available. Vaccine dashboards will continue to be updated. Public health officials are highlighting the following trends. As of March 23, Manitoba saw: •
128 new hospitalizations, a 4.9 per cent increase from the previous week; and
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11 new ICU cases, a 57.1 per cent increase from the previous week.
As compared to people with two or more doses of vaccine, those who are not fully vaccinated are:
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five times as likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19,
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seven times as likely to be admitted to an intensive care unit, and
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10 times as likely to die with COVID-19.
The provincial vaccine site in Selkirk closes on March 26, followed by the Steinbach site in midApril. For additional updates on vaccine locations and hours, or to use the vaccine finder, visit https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/index .html. COVID testing sites continue to operate throughout the province. For a list of locations and hours of operation, eligibility for PCR testing, and information on rapid antigen tests, visit: www.manitoba.ca/covid19/testing/. More Resources •
COVID-19 in Manitoba: www.manitoba.ca/COVID19
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Vaccine campaign: www.manitoba.ca/vaccine a nd https://protectmb.ca.
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Testing information: www.manitoba.ca/covid19 /testing/index.html.
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Enforcement statistics: https://manitoba.ca/openmb /infomb/departments/index.html#cdr.
Minister Ng launches negotiations toward a bilateral free trade agreement with the United Kingdom (March 24, 2022 Global Affairs Canada News Release) The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of
International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, and the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, announced they will proceed with negotiations toward a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). The first round of negotiations will begin on March 28, 2022. Minister Ng and Secretary of State Trevelyan agreed to pursue an ambitious agreement, one that is inclusive and sustainable, and that will advance our climate goals, strengthen supply chains and help our businesses thrive by benefitting from digital trade.
Quotes “I am thrilled to launch negotiations for a new benchmark agreement with the United Kingdom that will raise the bar for women, racialized people, and small businesses.” - Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Quick facts •
The United Kingdom was Canada’s third-largest individual country trading partner in 2021 for both goods and services, which were valued together at $42.2 billion.
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Canada exported $24.1 billion in goods and services to and imported $18.1 billion in goods and services from United Kingdom in 2021.
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During public consultations in the spring of 2021, Canadians expressed strong support for a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
3,700 Canadian companies on average export goods to the United Kingdom annually. More than 92% are SMEs.
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Additionally, during their meeting in Ottawa, the ministers unequivocally condemned in the strongest terms President Putin’s unprovoked and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, which is a direct challenge to the rules-based international order. They reaffirmed that Canada and the United Kingdom stands resolute against authoritarianism and with a free and democratic Ukraine.
The United Kingdom is Canada’s second-largest individual partner, after the United States, in bilateral services trade, direct investment and science, technology and innovation partnerships. In 2019, Canada-U.K. trade in clean technology and environmental products reached $677.6 million.
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The Canada-U.K. Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA) will continue to provide certainty for Canadian and U.K. businesses and remain in place over the course of the negotiations.
Minister Ng highlighted that the negotiations are an opportunity to make sure everyone benefits from trade, including women, racialized communities, Indigenous peoples and other traditionally underrepresented groups.
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Both the bilateral negotiations and the United Kingdom’s possible accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) present opportunities for Canada to further enhance its relationship with the United Kingdom. Canada and the United Kingdom cooperate closely in multilateral
forums, including the G7, G20, WTO and Ottawa Group on WTO reform, to advance common interests and promote rules-based international trade. Related products •
Canada-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement
Hay West receives $50,000 Donation from Government of PEI; CN Matches Donation (March 25, 2022 Canadian Federation of Agriculture News) CFA is very happy to announce that the
Government of PEI has generously donated $50,000 towards the Hay West program. CN will match that contribution as part of their existing $250,000 commitment to Hay West, effectively doubling the value of the PEI Government’s contribution. The CFA would like to sincerely thank Ron Maynard, President of the PEI Federation of Agriculture, for his efforts in working with the PEI Government for their Hay West donation! And, of course, to the PEI government for making this generous donation. “The climate events that have occurred in Western Canada have left the agriculture industry with incredible challenges, and our Province is proud to be partnering with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and CN to help those in need in any capacity we can. This initiative is all about farmers wanting to help farmers, and whether you live in Western, Eastern, Central, or Northern Canada, farmers are one big community that are always willing to help their neighbours.” - Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Agriculture & Land for PEI Following the match of PEI’s $50,000 donation, there remains $60,000 available under the CN commitment to support other Hay West donors. We are very grateful to CN for their continued support and dedication to the CFA and this important program.
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$50,000 from OFA
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$50,000 from FCC
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$62,000 from the PEI government (this includes original 12K donation plus current $50K donation)
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$15,000 from Princess Auto
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$4 million from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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$190,000 from CN (including the initial $125,000 donation and matching donations for Princess Auto and the PEI Government)
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$2700 from private donations
Total Funding to date – approx.: $4,394,000 CFA will have a member's update on the status of the Hay West program next week. For more information about Hay West go to: https://www.haywest2021.net/
Fighting fires while feeding cows How can cattle reduce wildfire risk?
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) Public and Stakeholder Engagement program is excited to announce the launch of their next short documentary and you are invited to join in the exclusive screening event. With the rise of devastating and intense fire events across Canada, it is clear that wildfire mitigation strategies are urgently needed. After witnessing firsthand how grazing can impact fire behavior, ranchers, researchers and municipalities have come together to collaborate on a series of pilot projects in British Columbia utilizing cattle to reduce fire risk adjacent to urban communities. Grass feeds fires, but it can also feed cattle. This online event will feature a screening of Too Close to Home followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the BC Cattlemen’s Association, the Government of BC and a local rancher involved in the project and end with questions from the audience. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Watch the Trailer Now!
Government announces Climate Action Incentive Payments for 2022-23 First quarterly payments to Canadians will be delivered in July (March 23, 2022 Department of Finance Canada News Release) The Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, announced the 2022-23 Climate Action Incentive (CAI) payment amounts. To ensure that carbon pollution pricing remains affordable for Canadians, the federal government returns all proceeds to the jurisdictions where they were collected, with the majority of proceeds from the federal pollution pricing system returned directly to Canadians through CAI payments. Under the federal pollution pricing system, the government applies a price on pollution in jurisdictions that do not have a system of their own that meets the federal stringency requirements — specifically Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. In those jurisdictions, approximately 90 per cent of direct proceeds from carbon pollution pricing are returned to residents of those provinces through CAI payments. The other 10 per cent is used to support farmers, small businesses, Indigenous groups, schools, universities, and municipalities. No funds collected are retained by the federal government. In 2022-23, the increased CAI payments announced today mean a family of four will receive $745 in Ontario, $832 in Manitoba, $1,101 in Saskatchewan, and $1,079 in Alberta. Families in rural and small communities are eligible to receive an extra 10 per cent. Full details on payment amounts for individuals and families in 2022-23 are specified in the backgrounder. In Budget 2021, the government proposed to change CAI payments from a refundable credit claimed annually on personal income tax returns to quarterly payments made through
the benefit system. Starting this July with a “double-up” payment for the first two quarters of the 2022-23 fuel charge year (April-June and July-September), followed by single quarterly payments in October and January, CAI payments will be delivered on this more regular basis. Quick facts •
To protect Canadians from the dangers and costs presented by climate change, and to ensure that Canada continues to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, the government introduced a price on carbon pollution across Canada in 2019.
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The Government of Canada does not keep any direct proceeds from carbon pollution pricing.
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CAI payments mean some 8 out of 10 families receive more money back than they pay in direct costs under this system, with families that earn less benefitting the most, on average.
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The 2022-23 CAI payment amounts represent an increase relative to the 202122 CAI payment amounts specified last year and claimed through 2020 personal income tax returns.
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Since 2016, the Government has committed more than $100 billion to climate action and environmental protection.
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Backgrounder: Climate Action Incentive payment amounts for 2022-23
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Canada Revenue Agency: Climate action incentive payment
Important Reminders/Updates re: AgriRecovery Programs Related to the 2021 Drought Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance
been sent an email or letter in the mail informing them how they can apply for these expenses.
Program Description AgriRecovery is a disaster relief framework under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership that provides a coordinated process for federal, provincial and territorial governments to respond rapidly when disasters affecting several producers occur.
Extraordinary Expenses incurred between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022 including hauling water, renting extra pasture and cropland, harvesting extra acres for livestock feed, temporary fencing for supplemental grazing, and transporting feed from distant locations. A one time declaration of extraordinary expenses can be submitted over the life of the program.
The Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program was developed in consultation with industry to help meet the needs of Manitoba producers experiencing drought conditions. The program helps livestock producers affected by low moisture conditions in 2021 to maintain their breeding herds. Application Deadline Applications will be received on an ongoing basis until May 13, 2022 (11:59 p.m. CST). WHAT IS NEW? (March 2022) Extension of Invoice Dates - Invoices dated on or before April 15, 2022 are eligible if the purchase or transportation was to continue maintaining the eligible breeding animals owned on March 15, 2022. This extension will assist producers facing issues with taking delivery of feed ordered before the original March 15th deadline. Extension of Application Deadline - The application deadline has been extended to May 13, 2022 due to the extension of the eligible dates for invoices. This extension will allow time to obtain proof of payment for the purchases made by April 15, 2022. Expansion of Eligible Feeds - The list of eligible feeds now includes feed additives and premixes, molasses based products, vitamins, minerals, and oils and fats. The change is retroactive to June 1, 2021. Previous applicants of the program have
View: What are Extraordinary Expenses? View: How do Extraordinary Expenses Increase Payments? AgriRecovery: Herd Management Drought Assistance Program Description The Herd Management Drought Assistance program is the third program developed in consultation with industry to help meet the needs of Manitoba livestock producers experiencing drought conditions. The other two programs include the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program and Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance program This 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: • purchase replacement breeding females • retain replacement females from their existing herd or flock 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 continued on pages 10-17
Important Reminders/Updates re: AgriRecovery Programs Related to the 2021 Drought assistance under the other two AgriRecovery programs launched on Aug. 31, 2021. Who Qualifies Primary producers who owned eligible animals located in Manitoba, and were responsible for their feeding expenses as of March 16, 2021 are eligible. Elk producers must have a Game Farm Production Licence and only elk farmed under that licence are eligible. An applicant must: • be an individual who is 18 years of age or older at the time of application; a partnership, a corporation, a cooperative, a commune or a First Nation. • be liable to pay income tax in Manitoba under the Income Tax Act (Canada), or is specifically exempted from filing income tax but is a permanent resident of Canada; and must file farm and expense tax forms. Eligible animals • Breeding females of beef cattle, bison, sheep, goats, and elk owned by the applicant. • 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. The producer must own a minimum of 10 animals (by animal type) to apply for the program.
Available Assistance Assistance is provided to replace breeding females culled due to drought and support returning the applicant’s inventory of breeding females to predrought levels. For complete program details and forms go to: https://www.manitoba.ca/agriculture/livestock/agr irecovery-herd-management-assistance.html Key Program Timelines • April 15, 2022 11:59 PM - Deadline for application declaring March 16, 2021 and March 16, 2022 inventory. Only producers who have submitted an application by this deadline will be able to submit a claim. • Dec. 1, 2022 - Claim forms will be available. • Feb. 17, 2023 11:59 PM - Deadline for claim forms declaring January 31, 2023 inventory. Further Resources • Herd Management Drought Assistance - Frequently Asked Questions • Video - Herd Management Drought Assistance - Determining Payments • Video - Herd Management Drought Assistance - Two-Step Application Process • Factsheet - Herd Management Drought Assistance Note: You can also pick up an application package at any of the ARD/MASC Service Centres, or by calling 1-844-769-6224 to have an application package mailed to you.
AgriRecovery: Herd Management Drought Assistance WHO QUALIFIES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AgriRecovery is a disaster relief framework under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership that provides a coordinated process for federal, provincial and territorial governments to respond rapidly when disasters affecting several producers occur. The Herd Management Drought Assistance program is the third program developed with industry to help meet the needs of Manitoba livestock producers experiencing drought conditions. The other two programs include the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program and Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance program. This 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: • purchase replacement breeding females
Primary producers who owned eligible animals located in Manitoba, and were responsible for their feeding expenses as of March 16, 2021, are eligible. Elk producers must have a Game Farm Production Licence and only elk farmed under that licence are eligible. An applicant must: • be an individual who is 18 years of age or older at the time of application; a partnership, a corporation, a cooperative, a commune or a First Nation • be liable to pay income tax in Manitoba under the Income Tax Act (Canada), or is specifically exempted from filing income tax but is a permanent resident of Canada; and must file farm and expense tax forms
Eligible animals • Breeding females of beef cattle, bison, sheep, goats, and elk owned by the applicant • 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. The producer must own a minimum of 10 animals (by animal type) to apply for the program.
• retain replacement females from their existing herd or flock The replacement is to assist in returning the applicant’s inventory of breeding females to pre-drought 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.
Available Assistance Assistance is provided to replace breeding females culled due to drought and support returning the applicant’s inventory of breeding females to pre-drought levels.
Eligible Sales of Breeding Females Culled Due to Drought The breeding females must be sold during the March 16, 2021 to March 15, 2022 time period and contribute to a decline in the applicant’s inventory of eligible breeding females on March 16, 2022.
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Eligible Replacement Breeding females culled due to drought can be replaced by purchases or retaining replacement females from the applicant’s existing herd or flock. The replacement must contribute to an increase in the applicant’s inventory of eligible breeding females on Jan. 31, 2023. Any increase in the inventory above pre-drought levels is not eligible. The following replacements are eligible: • Purchases of mature cows, mature ewes, mature does, bred heifers, bred ewe lambs, and bred does • Purchases of females that will be bred by Jan. 31, 2023 • Retaining females from the applicant’s existing herd to be bred for the first time by Jan. 31, 2023 The replacement animals must be maintained in the herd or flock until Jan. 31, 2023 or later.
Breeding Herd Inventory The following dates will be used for assessing the impact of drought and subsequent recovery on the applicant’s inventory of breeding females: • March 16, 2021 • March 16, 2022 • Jan. 31, 2023 The difference between the recovery and drought impacted inventory indicates the effect of purchasing and retaining replacement females on recovering from the drought.
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HOW TO DETERMINE HERD MANAGEMENT PAYMENT Payment Rates Payments per head for each animal type are listed in the table below for the replacement of eligible breeding animals culled due to drought. The payments are made for breeding females purchased or retained. Animal Type(s)
Payment ($) per head
Beef Cattle, Bison, Elk
$250
Sheep and Goats
$50
Producers are paid the rates shown in the table above, based on the increase in the breeding female inventory between March 16, 2022 and Jan. 31, 2023. The payments are calculated as follows,
Per Head Payment Rate Beef Cattle/Bison/Elk - $250 Sheep/Goats $50
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Jan. 31, 2023 Inventory Subtract March 16, 2022 Inventory
Note: Payments are capped once inventory is restored to pre-drought levels. No payments are made for increases in inventory beyond the pre-drought level.
Other Criteria for Declaration of Inventory of Breeding Females: The following animals should not be included in the declared inventories of breeding females: • animals sold prior to being exposed to breeding for the first time • market livestock intended for slaughter or purposes other than breeding • animals sold after March 15, 2022
• animals leased by the applicant • animals not located in Manitoba as of March 16, 2021 (pre-drought) or Jan. 31, 2023 (when recovery complete) For the March 16, 2022 inventory declaration, breeding females that both gave birth and were sold in the Jan. 1, 2022 to March 15, 2022 time period should be included in the number of head declared. Producers should maintain records of breeding animals sold or purchased in case they are requested by the program administrator.
HOW TO APPLY
Program Timelines
The application package will be available on Jan. 10, 2022: online at www.manitoba.ca/ agriculture, in-person at AG-MASC Service Centre,, or by calling 1-844-769-6224 to receive a copy in the mail.
• April 15, 2022 11:59 PM – Deadline for application declaring March 16, 2021 and March 16, 2022 inventory. Only producers who have submitted an application by this deadline will be able to submit a claim.
Application is a two-step process requiring applicants to fully complete and submit: 1) Application form, declaring their: a. March 16, 2021 inventory of eligible breeding females owned b. March 16, 2022 inventory of eligible breeding females owned 2) Claim form, declaring their a. Jan. 31, 2023 inventory of eligible breeding females
Contact Us • Go to manitoba.ca/agriculture • Toll free at 1-844-769-6224 • Email us at agriculture@gov.mb.ca • Follow us on Twitter @MBGovAg • Visit your nearest AG-MASC Service Centre
Available in alternate formats upon request.
• Dec. 1, 2022 – Claim forms will be available • Feb. 17, 2023 11:59 PM – Deadline for claim forms declaring Jan. 31, 2023 inventory
Further Resources • Herd Management Drought Assistance – Frequently Asked Questions • Video – Herd Management Drought Assistance – Determining Payments • Video – Herd Management Drought Assistance – Two-Step Application Process
What Qualifies AgriRecovery Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance Helps livestock producers offset freight expenses associated with moving their eligible breeding herd to alternate feeding locations due to shortages of feed.
Primary Producers
Breeding Animals
• Owned or leased the eligible breeding animals between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022 or later
• Mature females exposed to breeding (natural service or artificial insemination)
• Have a minimum of 10 eligible breeding animals (per type of livestock)
• Males used previously for breeding
Eligible Breeding Animals • Beef cattle • Sheep • Goats
• Immature replacement females are not eligible
Eligible Alternate Feeding Locations • Farms, custom feeders and other livestock operations where breeding animals must be relocated to address a shortfall in winter feed capacity
• Movement to a normal wintering site is not eligible
• Locations are not owned, leased or rented by the eligible producers
• Animals cannot be sold or marketed prior to returning to the location of origin when temporary feeding is complete
• Must be capable of housing and providing adequate feed, water and care
• Animals must remain in the new location for at least 30 days
Eligible Distance • Minimum distance of 40 kilometres to a maximum one-way distance of 1,000 kilometres
Contact • 1-844-769-6224
• manitoba.ca/agriculture
Date of Eligible Expenses • Incurred from August 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022
• ARD@gov.mb.ca
How to Apply for Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance Six Steps for Application
STEP 1
Application deadlines:
May 13, 2022 for Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance July 30, 2022 for Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance
Application form and program guide Complete the form as instructed, declare that you meet all the program terms and conditions, and that the information you provide is complete and accurate. The terms and conditions are outlined in the AgriRecovery Drought Assistance for Farmers Program Guidebook. You can access the application form and the program guide by: downloading them at manitoba.ca/agriculture
In-person at your nearest Service Centre (see reverse for locations)
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Declaration of eligible breeding animals
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Self-haul declaration
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calling 1-844-769-6224 to have a copy mailed to you
Extraordinary Expense Declaration
• Complete a Declaration with your first application • Declare the number of eligible breeding animals that will be maintained and overwintered
• Contact the program administrator (email: agaction@gov.mb.ca) if the number of eligible animals changes over time.
If you self-haul feed or livestock, complete the self-haul declaration form and provide invoices for feed purchases or accessing feed as outlined in the guidebook.
If you have extraordinary expenses for renting pasture or cropland, temporary fencing, hauling or pumping water, harvesting feed, or transporting self-produced feed, complete the one-time declaration as outlined in the guidebook.
Note: If your application is successful, you will receive a notification letter and cheque in the mail from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC).
STEP 5
Prepare your application After completing the necessary documents, check the boxes for all declarations on the forms. Ensure that you have included everything needed in your submission:
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application form invoices for each feed and/or transportation purchase proof of payment for each invoice (e.g., cleared cheques, bank statement, credit or debit card receipt)
eligible breeding animal declaration (first application only) self-haul declaration (only if you self-hauled feed or livestock) declaration of extraordinary expenses (only one submission allowed)
Submit your application Email documents in step 5 to: agaction@gov.mb.ca
or mail to: Manitoba Agriculture AgriRecovery Drought Assistance 903-401 York Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8
Service Centre Contact Information Arborg Box 2000, 317 River Road Arborg MB R0C 0A0 1-833-206-0451 1-833-478-1304 arborg@masc.mb.ca
Headingley 1-5290 Monterey Road Headingley MB R4H 1J9 1-833-206-0465 1-833-478-1307 headingley@masc.mb.ca
Portage la Prairie Unit 400, 50-24th Street NW Portage la Prairie MB R1N 3V7 1-833-206-0470 1-833-478-1312 portagelaprairie@masc.mb.ca
Brandon Unit 100 - 1525 1st Street S Brandon MB R7A 7A1 1-833-206-0455 1-833-478-1305 brandon@masc.mb.ca
Killarney Box 190, 203 South Railway Street Killarney MB R0K 1G0 1-833-206-0466 1-833-478-1309 killarney@masc.mb.ca
Steinbach Unit C – 284 Reimer Avenue Steinbach MB R5G 0R5 1-833-206-0480 1-833-467-1059 steinbach@masc.mb.ca
Dauphin Room 209, 27-2nd Avenue SW Dauphin MB R7N 3E5 1-833-206-0459 1-833-478-1306 dauphin@masc.mb.ca
Morden 536 Stephen Street Morden MB R6M 1T7 1-833-206-0479 1-833-467-1056 morden@masc.mb.ca
Swan River Box 1108, 120-6th Avenue N Swan River MB R0L 1Z0 1-833-206-0476 1-833-478-1315 swanriver@masc.mb.ca
Neepawa Box 1179, 41 Main Street E Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 1-833-206-0469 1-833-478-1310 neepawa@masc.mb.ca