E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP July 29, 2022
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Statement from Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson on Federal Greenhouse-Gas Emissions Reduction Targets (July 26, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release) I am pleased to have joined federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture last week in Saskatoon for an annual meeting that has brought agreement on several important issues including a new five-year Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership with a 25 per cent increase in its cost-shared portion. We also agreed on improvements to business risk management programs, such as an increase in the AgriStability compensation rate to 80 per cent from 70 per cent, for better economic sustainability.
Another aspect of the new agreement is a targeted threeto five-megaton reduction in greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. However, though a reduction in GHG emissions would be a positive step and is a priority for the Manitoba government, a new federal requirement for a 30 per cent reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 through the agricultural sector’s use of nutrients is based on broad assumptions that do not account for improvements already made by Manitoba farmers. A report by MNP for Fertilizer Canada states that a 30 per cent reduction in such emissions would require a 20 per cent reduction in the use of nutrients, which would equate to lower crop yields for Manitoba producers and hurt value-added businesses. A reduction in nutrients would also make increasingly expensive groceries even more costly and pose a risk to Manitoba jobs in agriculture and food processing.
Reducing emissions is the right path to take, though I strongly believe a more targeted approach that considers the state of change already adopted by Manitoba producers and the costbenefit of specific changes to reduce GHGs is crucial. Manitoba producers have been proactive in reducing the unnecessary use of nutrients and continue to make changes as beneficial management practices have evolved. Partnerships between producers, governments and the nutrient industry are an important tool to support change. For example, in Manitoba, the 4R approach to nutrient use has long been promoted and practised: • • • •
right source for the soil type, conditions and crop; right rate to achieve production goals, based on soil nutrients available and what the crop needs; right place where the nutrient is applied relative to the crop type; and right time for nutrient loss risks, how a crop uses nutrients, crop uptake and logistics.
Manitoba was the first Prairie province to complete the 4R memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Fertilizer Canada, and our province has worked with Keystone Agricultural Producers and Fertilizer Canada to promote 4R principles and practices since 2013 through a series of threeyear MOUs. I have asked the federal government for support for the 4R Climate-Smart Protocol and the partners are currently finalizing a fourth MOU. continued on page 3
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Statement from Minister Johnson – cont. The effect of reduced nutrient use to achieve Canada’s blanket 30 per cent reduction in emissions would reduce Manitoba’s competitiveness in producing and processing protein. As well, this federal reduction policy would not have equal effects on farmers based on size, existing practices and the extent to which beneficial management practices, such as sub-surface placement, have been adopted. Smaller producers would be unfairly hurt because the cost of equipment to enhance nutrient efficiency and reduce GHGs cannot be spread across a larger land base. Application on farms should be based on the science of soil testing and analysis to ensure farmers are not over-using nutrients. An overapplication is not cost-effective or practical to farmers. Practices to reduce emissions must be effective, economical, adaptable and well thought-out because vulnerable populations would be disproportionately affected by higher food costs if production volume is reduced by this policy on nutrient reduction. The agriculture industry in Manitoba produces quality, affordable food that also benefits food
security in other countries. Manitoba exported more than $7.7 billion in commodities and processed food to its global neighbours in 2021. Manitoba farmers cannot feed the world without the use of nutrients, which help crops grow. The responsibility for reducing GHGs through food production is a cost that cannot be borne by farmers alone. Producers have to continue to be involved in discussions on ways to achieve reduction targets and flexibility on approaches is key, given the diversity of production systems and Canada’s land base. Affordability, societal benefits, sound science and the full effect on production and profitability in differing environmental conditions must be considered. I will continue to push for these factors to be thoroughly accounted for in GHG emissionsreduction decisions affecting our agricultural producers. Our government stands up for Manitoba farmers, who are great stewards of the land in their use of sustainable agricultural practices and who work every day to produce food while protecting the environment.
FIELDS TO FORKS IS A MULTIMEDIA-INTEGRATED CAMPAIGN CELEBRATING THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY - WITH MBP ONCE AGAIN PLAYING A PROMINENT ROLE Earlier this week, a CTV crew visited the Gimli area to film MBP District 10 Director Mike Duguid along with his family for this year's segment. The campaign, produced by Bell Media, is scheduled to air on CTV Winnipeg (television), 103.1 Virgin Radio/99.9 Bounce FM/1290 Funny (radio) along with various social media channels during late August and early October.
Manitoba government celebrating local food, growers and producers on Food Day Canada Legislative Building Will Be Illuminated to Shine Light on Canadian Cuisine: Johnson (July 29, 2022 Province of Manitoba news release)
The Manitoba government is encouraging Manitobans to celebrate the province’s unique and diverse local and Canadian food, as well as its cuisine culture, by participating in Food Day Canada tomorrow, Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today. “Our government is dedicated to engaging consumers and people in our agriculture and agri-food industries to enhance knowledge and stimulate conversations on how Manitobans think about and value food,” said Johnson. “We encourage all Manitobans to celebrate the amazing diversity of food and cuisine across our province by shopping, cooking and dining on Food Day Canada in Manitoba, as proclaimed today.” Since its beginning in 2003, Food Day Canada has become one of the nation’s largest and longest-running celebrations of the people and products that make Canada’s food industry great. From tomorrow evening until sunrise on July 31, the dome of the Legislative Building will be illuminated in red and white lights, along with
other iconic locations across the country, in recognition of Food Day Canada. The minister noted once the sun sets, the building will shine for all to see and celebrate. “We appreciate our hard-working farmers and producers who make it possible for us to enjoy great food at home and when dining out,” said Johnson. “This long-standing national event presents an opportunity here in Manitoba to connect with consumers and with growers who provide us with fresh, delicious food, and with chefs, processors, restaurateurs and home cooks who bring good food to life. With a goal to shine a light on Canadian cuisine, this day is also about nourishment, jobs and pride in our province’s food industry.” Manitobans are encouraged to visit www.FoodDayCanada.ca to share stories about how they are celebrating Canadian and local food and farming, and to show support by taking a pledge. The website has mapped locations of chefs, restaurants and events offering creative menus and highlighting locally grown and Canadian foods.
Statement Canadian Cattle Association welcomes increased funding commitments under the Next Agricultural Policy Framework July 22, 2022 Saskatoon, SK – Today, Canada’s agriculture ministers gathered in Saskatchewan for their annual federal-provincial-territorial (FPT) meeting where they announced $500 million in new funds for the Next Agricultural Policy Framework, a 25 per cent increase from the previous Framework. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to see the increased investments and echo the FPT ministers in saying that this investment comes at a critical time. The new Framework, to be known as the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, includes investments in research, risk management, and environmental programming. With an increased funding envelope, the beef sector is now better equipped to deliver on some of the ambitious environmental and productivity goals as set by the national beef strategy partners, all while producing a high-quality protein to feed the world. “Today’s announcement is a recognition that the FPT Ag Ministers heard our concerns,” said Reg Schellenberg, CCA President. “We are partners in the intertwined objectives of sustainability and competitiveness.” Investments of note include: • $250 million dollars for the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP). This investment will be cost-shared with the provinces and aims to pay farmers for ecological goods and services they provide, a welcome investment for beef producers who perform these services as a by-product of raising beef. • Increasing the AgriStability compensation rate from 70 per cent to 80 per cent. An increase has long been advocated for by the beef sector. Additional reviews of the business risk management suite of programs to increase efficiency and effectiveness were also announced. As with all complex issues relating to tackling climate change and ensuring a vibrant industry, the details of these commitments will be important. CCA welcomes increased funding and looks forward to being consulted as a stakeholder for how these dollars will be spent. The Canadian beef sector provides tremendous environmental benefits and CCA is active in discussions to ensure the sector’s sustainability is recognized. For further information, contact: Michelle McMullen Communications Manager Canadian Cattle Association 403-451-0931| mcmullenm@cattle.ca
The Canadian Cattle Association is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry representing 60,000 beef farms and feedlots. www.cattle.ca
News Release Federal-Provincial-Territorial Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture reach a new partnership agreement and inject new funds to support the sector July 22, 2022 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan This week, the federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture reached an agreement in principle for the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership at their Annual Meeting in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This new five-year agreement will inject $500 million in new funds, representing a 25% increase in the cost-shared portion of the partnership. To enhance economic sustainability, Ministers agreed to improve Business Risk Management (BRM) programs, including raising the AgriStability compensation rate from 70% to 80%. Under the cost-shared envelope, they agreed in principle to the $250 million Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program to support ecological goods and services provided by the agriculture sector. The new agreement includes stronger targets such as a 3-5 MT reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions, increasing sector competitiveness, revenue and exports, and increased participation of Indigenous Peoples, women and youth. There will also be a focus on measuring the results of framework investments. The agreement, which will require appropriate authorities by each jurisdiction, will mark an ambitious path forward to advance the five priorities agreed to in the Guelph Statement. It will position our sector for continued success as a world leader in environmentally, economically and socially sustainable agriculture. It will enable an innovative and productive internationally competitive sector that can continue to feed Canada and a growing global population at a time when rising costs and global food security are significant concerns. Over the course of the agreement, Ministers agreed to implement new measures to the suite of BRM programs, which will make them more timely, equitable and easy to understand as well as to better protect producers against climate risk. Ministers will continue to collaborate with producers to ensure they have a suite of programs they can rely on when they face extraordinary situations. In addition to the new agreement and BRM improvements, Ministers advanced discussions on other priority areas including the country’s unique opportunity to feed Canadians and the world through global leadership. Ministers discussed market access, food supply chain, and trade issues, and how to help maximize Canada’s contribution to global food supply. Ministers also discussed the importance of reducing barriers to interprovincial trade and welcome four pilot projects focussed on domestic trade in border regions and Ready to Grow plants. Ministers also discussed the importance of ensuring that efforts to reduce emissions from fertilizer or other agricultural sources do not impede Canada’s ability to contribute to domestic and global food security, now or into the future. Ministers agreed to continue to work together and with the sector’s value chain to build on producer’s efforts to reduce fertilizer-related
emissions while maintaining competitiveness and Canada’s reputation as a top producer of quality crops. Ministers also advanced talks around African Swine Fever prevention and preparedness, including lessons learned from the recent Avian Influenza outbreak response. They discussed labour and ongoing work towards a federal National Agricultural Labour Strategy and regulatory priorities. Ministers discussed progress made on a Code of Conduct for grocery retailers and suppliers, which included a presentation by the industry steering committee on concrete elements of a code. They encouraged industry to present a complete code by November 2022. Ministers addressed the importance of the health of bee populations, domestic and native, to Canada's economy and the environment. They agreed to work together to make science-based decisions about the safe import of honeybees. Ministers also noted the ongoing collaboration between the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and cattle sectors to perform a risk analysis to potential changes to the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) control measures to maintain its negligible status within the World Organization for Animal Health. It was agreed that Quebec will use its targets and accountability mechanisms to contribute to the collective results of the partnership. The next Annual FPT Ministers' meeting will be held in Fredericton, New Brunswick in July 2023. The Ministers who were not in attendance were represented by other officials. For more information about other items discussed, please see the Backgrounder: Annual Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture. Quotes “The path forward leverages regional strengths and diversity to rise to the climate change challenge, support Canadian producers, capture new markets and meet the expectations of consumers at home and abroad. Our discussions this week, and plans for the future, will build off the great work farmers and processors already do. Our ambitious vision, collaborative spirit, and future additional investments will help the sector go even further.” - The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food "As the provincial-territorial co-chair, we are pleased with the increased funding all parties have committed to today. I believe we have found the proper balance between economic and environmental objectives to ensure our industry remains globally competitive. This balance will be vital as Canada’s producers seek to provide the food the world needs. The improvements made to our Business Risk Management suite demonstrate our continued commitment to making programs more timely, equitable and easier to understand. We look forward to the benefits this partnership will achieve for our industry.” - The Honourable David Marit, Minister of Agriculture, Saskatchewan. Quick facts
The agriculture and agri-food value chain continues to be an economic engine driving Canada’s economy, contributing nearly $135 billion of national GDP, and responsible for more than 2 million jobs (1 in 9 jobs) in Canada. Exports of agriculture and agri-food products continue to grow, worth over $82 billion in 2021, compared to $74 billion in 2020.
Contacts Marianne Dandurand Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food marianne.dandurand@agr.gc.ca 343-541-9229 Media Relations Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Ottawa, Ontario 1-866-345-7972 aafc.mediarelations-relationsmedias.aac@agr.gc.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn Web: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Backgrounder Federal-Provincial-Territorial This week, the federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture reached an agreement in principle for the new, five-year, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership at their Annual Meeting in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. They also advanced discussions on a number of priority areas for producers, processors and other stakeholders in the sector. SUSTAINABLE CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIP The Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership is the next five-year agricultural policy agreement, which will take effect April 1, 2023, replacing the current Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Ministers will continue to provide strong support for science, research, and innovation to address challenges and seize opportunities, to continue to open new markets to Canadian agricultural products, and undertake efforts to strengthen the resiliency of the food system. The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will also focus on encouraging greater diversity and inclusion and strengthening relationships with Indigenous Peoples. Increased Funding and Achieving Results The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will provide $500 million representing a 25% increase in new funding for cost-shared activities, over the $2 billion currently provided under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. It will enable an innovative and productive internationally competitive sector that can continue to feed Canada and a growing global population at a time when rising costs and global food security are significant concerns. To better demonstrate the impact of our investments, Ministers agreed on the need for a more robust results strategy for the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This includes improved data sharing, results reporting, and a commitment to contribute to common, measurable outcomes, over the lifespan of the Framework, in particular contributing to: 3-5 MT reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions. $250B in sector revenues and $95B in sector export revenues by 2028 and increase in funded recipients that are Indigenous Peoples, women and youth over the five years of the partnership.
Quebec is already implementing policies and strategies to provide targets, indicators and accountability processes that meet the priorities and objectives set out in this agreement. Quebec will contribute to collective results* by pursuing its own targets and will not be subject to commitments in the agreement directly related to the framework targets. The sharing of information and data includes only the information that Quebec will provide according to its indicators and accountability processes and the relevant means that will be defined in the Bilateral Agreement mutually agreed to by Canada and Quebec. *Improved environmental performance, climate change adaptation and reduction of GHG emissions in the sector; increased capacity and growth of the sector across the agri-food value chain; strengthening sector resilience, diversity, equity and inclusion, and increasing public trust. Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program Ministers agreed to a new Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program (RALP), to be established based on nationally consistent principles, tailored to regional needs and conditions, to be costshared and administered by provinces and territories. Jurisdictions with existing programs that respect the guidelines, such as Prince Edward Island’s Alternate Land Use Services program, Quebec's Programme de Rétribution des pratiques agroenvironnementales, and Manitoba's Growing Outcomes in Watersheds (GROW) will be able to benefit from the new federal funding. Business Risk Management The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership represents a shared commitment to enhance sector resiliency so producers can better anticipate, mitigate and respond to risks, through a robust suite of BRM programs. To enhance economic sustainability, Ministers reached an agreement to raise the AgriStability compensation rate from 70% to 80% bringing up to an additional $72 million per year to better support farmers in times of need. Furthermore, Ministers agreed to continue to work, and consult with industry, on a new AgriStability model that will be faster, simpler and more predictable. AgriStability provides support when producers experience a large decline in farming income for reasons such as production loss, increased costs and market conditions. FPT governments have identified key changes to improve the timeliness and predictability of AgriStability, and will be working together in consultation with producers to further analyze and implement this new model while ensuring a smooth transition. Ministers agreed to conduct a one-year review on how to integrate climate risk and readiness in BRM programs. Provinces will identify potential incentives, and then launch a pilot for producers who adopt environmental practices that also reduce production risks. In addition, Ministers agreed that in order to receive an Agri-Invest government contribution, producers with allowable net sales (ANS) of at least $1 million will need an agri-environmental risk assessment (e.g. Environmental Farm Plan) by 2025. BRM programs will continue to focus on production risk. FERTILIZER Ministers also discussed the importance of ensuring that efforts to reduce emissions from fertilizer or other agricultural sources do not impede Canada’s ability to contribute to domestic and global food security, now or into the future. Ministers agreed to continue to work together and with the sector’s value chain to build on producer’s efforts to reduce fertilizer-related emissions while maintaining competitiveness and Canada’s reputation as a top producer of quality crops. Also mentioned, was the ongoing consultations undertaken by the Government of Canada develop voluntary approaches to achieve Canada's target to reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with fertilizers by 30% below 2020 levels by 2030. It was reiterated that this target applies to emissions and not fertilizer use.
LABOUR As a skilled and reliable workforce is a key priority for the sector, Ministers discussed progress towards a federal National Agricultural Labour Strategy, the need to promote careers in the agrifood sector and the importance of making Canada a destination of choice for International Agrifood workers. The Government of Canada launched online consultations for the strategy in late June, which will remain open until September 28. This strategy will complement existing policies and programs currently underway by provincial and territorial governments. The agriculture and agri-food sector faces obstacles that distinguish it from other economic sectors currently facing labour shortages. Ministers focused on opportunities most relevant to the sector, considering provincial and territorial nuances. A number of areas were discussed including the use of automation and technology, targeted skills development and training, employment incentives and best practices, improved working conditions and benefits, and initiatives to recruit and retain workers. The discussion also noted government and industry efforts to address labour needs are already underway as well as the importance of prioritizing ongoing collaboration, at all levels, to tackle this challenge. RETAIL FEES At this week’s meeting, Ministers received a presentation on concrete elements of a grocery code of conduct from the industry steering committee, and thanked them for their significant work in building consensus. Ministers reiterated the importance of transparency, predictability, and respect for the principles of fair dealing in supply chain relationships, emphasized the need for timely completion and encouraged industry to continue to work diligently on the Grocery Code of Conduct to ensure its completion. Ministers will continue to monitor progress closely. They expect industry to conduct broader consultation with the full supply chain on the proposed code in the early fall in order to present a completed code by the end of November 2022. REGULATORY PRIORITIES / INTERPROVINCIAL TRADE Competitiveness is key to promoting recovery, resilience and growth of the sector. In November 2021, FPT Agriculture Ministers agreed that interprovincial trade solutions should be priorities under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Framework. At today’s conference, FPT Ministers discussed progress on interprovincial trade, including on four pilot projects to address unique situations in rural border towns, such as Ontario-Quebec and Ontario-Manitoba border regions, Lloydminster, and Ontario’s “Ready to Grow” meat plants. Ministers agreed that as conversations towards solutions through pilot projects progress, it will be important to continue maintaining Canada’s high food safety standards and reputation abroad to minimize international trade risks. They were supportive of the guiding principles underpinning this work. It was agreed that the pilot projects would have lessons learned applicable to other interested provinces facing similar challenges and to reduce future interprovincial trade barriers. Ministers supported the approach underway for these pilots and look forward to seeing results that contribute to advancing internal trade. AFRICAN SWINE FEVER AND ANIMAL HEALTH CANADA Ministers discussed enhanced efforts to prevent African swine fever (ASF) from entering Canada and to prepare for its potential arrival, including applying lessons learned from the recent Avian Influenza outbreak response. Governments agreed to continue to collaborate to advance
readiness in order to respond quickly in the event of an outbreak. Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to developing a timely, coordinated, cost-shared approach that will support Canada’s hog sector to address anticipated market challenges caused by market closures, the halting of exports, and a domestic surplus of hogs should ASF arrive in Canada. Ministers also discussed the latest status on the development of Animal Health Canada and next steps. TRADE AND MARKET ACCESS Recognizing the evolving trading environment, which is creating new challenges and opportunities for Canada, Ministers discussed current trade and market access issues, including latest developments on the Ukraine situation and impacts to Canadian and global food security. Ministers discussed the importance of balancing the interest in maintaining and growing trade with increasingly challenging markets and pursuing diversification opportunities for the sector.f Ministers also discussed impacts on agriculture, and challenges on accessing inputs for certain producers, resulting from the situation in Ukraine. INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLES AND PANELIST DISCUSSIONS Ministers welcomed panelists representing primary agriculture, value added processing and research for a discussion about sustainable agriculture, specifically what it means to them, and what they are doing to promote it. In addition, a roundtable was held hosted by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, featuring national commodity groups, on the theme of investing in green productivity and growth.
Disaster Financial Assistance Program and Livestock Losses Application Deadline Extended to Sept. 23, 2022 On May 9, 2022 the Manitoba government announced Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) related to damages to infrastructure, private residences, farms or small businesses due to spring flooding. DFA will also assist with verified livestock losses. The following information has been provided by the provincial government and Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) to help producers as they consider making a claim under the DFA program. •
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DFA will provide assistance to farms that have experienced livestock losses as a result of spring flooding in 2022. To qualify for DFA, your farm must have yearly gross revenues of between $10,000 and $2 million and employ no more than 20 full time workers. It must be an owner-operated business and the owner-operator must be the day-to-day manager. The farm cannot be a hobby farm. In the DFA application form, producers should note the number and types of cattle lost, e.g. calves, fed steers, fed heifers, bulls, etc. Under the DFA program criteria, a veterinary certificate is required to verify that the losses were a direct result of the event. This is non-negotiable. o Note: The cost to obtain the veterinary certificate can be submitted as a DFA eligible cost o For losses that happened some time ago, the producer should contact their veterinarian, explain the situation, and obtain the needed certificate. Manitoba Beef Producers has helped develop a template that vets can use to support the producer’s DFA application and this information is being circulated to them. In the veterinary certificate the cause of loss needs to be attributed to the ‘2022 spring flood’ and the date of loss should be stated. This form is also available on the “DFA for Farm” page on the EMO website under “Step 2: Apply and mandatory documents.” See: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/farm.html Assistance for livestock losses will be calculated as follows: o Is based on the Wildlife Damage Compensation program for predation losses (MASC). See: https://www.masc.mb.ca/masc.nsf/fact_sheet_679_wildlife_damage_livestock.html o Will provide a price per pound for livestock losses. The price is based on the Canfax value on the date of loss (www.canfax.ca) o Different types of cattle are priced differently on Canfax, so therefore the farm will need to provide details on the type of livestock that were lost as well as the animal’s weight. o For calf losses, the compensation will provide assistance based on a 500 lb. cow. Producers should also examine the DFA eligibility criteria related to infrastructure damage to determine if there are any other losses for which they may be eligible to seek compensation. The application deadline for the spring 2022 DFA program has been extended to September 23, 2022. For complete program details and to download the DFA application form, go to: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/farm.html Frequently asked questions about DFA: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/faq.html To view a video on how to apply for DFA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0S_STwXlP0 Program webinars presentations: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/pdfs/2022_dfa_webinars_pr.pdf For other inquiries contact Manitoba’s Emergency Measures organization as follows: o Toll Free: 1-888-267-8298 Fax: (204) 945-4929 Email: dfa@gov.mb.ca
Crossing The Border This Summer: The CBSA Gives Tips This Civic Holiday Long Weekend For a Smoother Trip For Travellers opportunities, and required resources, so that we can deliver together the best service to all travellers.
(July 26, 2022 CBSA News Release) The Canada
Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds all travellers crossing the border this upcoming Civic Holiday long weekend of what to expect at the border during the busy summer months, whether returning home to Canada or visiting. This summer, travellers are returning to a border that is managed differently, with evolving COVID-19 requirements, which can mean delays during peak periods. The CBSA is working with government and industry partners to mitigate long border wait times, but there are also things that travellers can do to make the process easier for themselves and other travellers.
The CBSA has also established modern processes to improve the traveller experience and manage volumes, like the International-toDomestic and the International-to-International programs that significantly decrease connection times, as well as the Primary Inspection Kiosks, and the Advance CBSA Declaration feature with ArriveCAN. Key tips for all travellers •
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Crossing The Border This Summer: The CBSA Gives Tips This Civic Holiday Long Weekend For a Smoother Trip For Travellers mobile app or by website), up to 72 hours before entering Canada. ArriveCAN collects contact, health and travel information to protect the health and safety of travellers and expedite processing at the border. It is the fastest, easiest and most secure way for travellers to show they meet public health requirements. o
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Entering Canada by water. Unless exempt, all travellers entering Canada by water, must report their arrival to the CBSA without delay. All travellers, including those with a right of entry (Canadian citizens, permanent residents and persons registered under the Indian Act), must submit their mandatory information in ArriveCAN before, or when, entering Canada at a marine port of entry.
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Declare any foods, plants, or animals such as raw poultry products and by-products that are not fully cooked, to the border services officer. There are currently restrictions on imports of live birds, bird products and by-products from states affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the United States. Also declare all wood and wood products (including. firewood and wooden souvenirs). Be sure to check the Automated Import Reference System to help determine all specific import requirements.
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Cannabis. Don’t bring it in. Don’t take it out. Transporting cannabis across the border in any form, including any oils containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD), without a permit or exemption authorized by Health Canada remains a serious criminal offence subject to arrest and prosecution, despite the legalization of cannabis in Canada.
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Crossing The Border This Summer: The CBSA Gives Tips This Civic Holiday Long Weekend For a Smoother Trip For Travellers For more information, visit the CBSA website or call us at 1-800-461-9999.
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Time to Complete the July Session of the Agroclimate Impact Reporter for 2022 Growing Season (Information From Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) The Agroclimate Impact Reporter (AIR)
is a tool to help connect Agriculture and AgriFood Canada (AAFC) with people in Canada's agricultural community. AAFC relies on its network of AIR volunteers to provide information regarding agroclimate impacts on farm operations across the country. The AIR network provides valuable and reliable data that are mapped and used in the assessment and development of policies and programs including AgriRecovery and the Livestock Tax Deferral Provision, which can provide assistance to the industry during extreme weather and climate conditions and events. The AIR network is an ever-growing database of agroclimate impacts, which enables better data analysis to help identify trends and anomalies.
English French Click here for previous Agroclimate Impact maps from June or past years. Other resources that we produce on the Drought Watch home page. Thank you for your participation Join the Network If you have not already joined the Network, to subscribe to the AIR email list, please send a blank email to aafc.droughtwatchguetterlasecheresse.aac@agr.gc.ca. Other ways to complete the AIR survey: By phone Email aafc.droughtwatchguetterlasecheresse.aac@agr.gc.ca with your contact information and NAIS will call you to complete the report survey over the phone.
We are currently in our July reporting session for the 2022 agricultural season. If you are able to find five to ten minutes to respond to our brief survey about agricultural conditions, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to all who contributed to the previous AIR survey!
By email
The surveys are linked below; please considering sharing the links with your colleagues and networks.
https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultureand-environment/drought-watch-andagroclimate/agroclimate-impact-reporter
Download an accessible PDF version of the AIR survey of the survey and email your response to aafc.droughtwatchguetterlasecheresse.aac@agr.gc.ca using the email button at the bottom of the form.
The RCMP wants to hear from youth Apply to be a part of the National Youth Advisory Committee members can also receive reference letters and volunteer hours in recognition of their contributions. Last year, nine Manitobans were a part of the National Youth Advisory Committee. “Being a part of the Youth Advisory Committee challenged me to expand my thinking and really pushed me to think more deeply about things that happen everyday right in front of me,” said Colby, 15, from Grosse Isle. (July 25, 2022 RCMP News Release) Canadian
residents ages 13 to 21 can now apply to become a part of the RCMP’s National Youth Advisory Committee (NYAC)! Applications must be received by September 12, 2022. Those who apply by July 31 will be a part of the first selection round and get a better chance of being selected. This is an online opportunity for youth to connect, have their say and make a difference. NYAC members interact with participants from all over the country and discuss important issues they face in their respective communities. They share their thoughts about youth crime and victimization topics, and help shape RCMP programs and initiatives. NYAC
Twenty-year-old Grayson from Winnipeg agrees. “I joined the committee to broaden my horizons. I was able to connect with youth and RCMP officers across Canada, and talk about the issues and concerns I see on a daily basis. Because of my involvement on this committee, I learned about different grants I could apply for and I was able to hold a drum making workshop with police, the Bear Clan, and youth from the inner city to help foster reconciliation and stronger community relationships.” Youth voices matter. The deadline to apply for the 2022-23 NYAC is September 12, 2022. To request an application form, contact RCMP.Youth-Jeunesse.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Managing Tuberculosis and Brucellosis in Wood Buffalo National Park By: Kyle Plotsky, David Hall (University of Calgary) Although bovine tuberculosis (bTB) has been eliminated from Riding Mountain National Park, the disease is found in other areas of the country at the interface between wildlife and livestock. One of these areas is Wood Buffalo National Park (WBNP). It is the largest national park in Canada at 44,807 km2 and straddles the border between Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Nearly half of the remaining Canadian wood bison population live in herds in the WBNP area known to be infected with bTB and bovine brucellosis with prevalence estimated at around 40% in these herds. These diseases entered WBNP when 6600 plains bison were transported into the park around 1925 from another park near Wainwright, Alberta without being disease tested. Limited wood bison disease management has been conducted in the last century. The corralling and testing of wood bison and the creation of a bison meat industry were attempted in the mid20th century. A 1990 proposal to depopulate the park of all wood bison and reintroduce disease free animals from Elk Island National Park near Edmonton, AB faced major criticism and was not implemented. Criticism was especially strong from Indigenous groups who have a historical and cultural connection with the animals. The Alberta and Northwest Territories governments have been operating control zones along the western and northern borders of the park to minimize the spread of the diseases. In a first for Canada, the World Heritage Status of WBNP was recently classified as under threat with the bison issue being an important concern. A number of actions have been taken to help address the bison issue, including changes to the provincial status of wood bison, work in genetics and vaccines, and a focus on working with Indigenous groups around the park.
socioeconomics of managing bTB and brucellosis in the WBNP wood bison. We aim to understand how rightsholders and stakeholders prefer the bison disease issue be managed. This includes understanding how important wood bison are to people and how knowledge and experience can influence management attitudes. Our findings will be summarized in a freely available report that can be used to inform future policy. The impact of bTB and brucellosis transmitting to animals outside of WBNP goes beyond the borders of a single park or province. This is especially true for livestock where transmission from bison to cattle could lead to billions in losses and the closing of international markets to Canadian cattle. This potentially devastating impact on the cattle industry highlights how important it is for our final report to include the views of people from across Canada. We are reaching out to various stakeholders for their assistance in completing a questionnaire on the bison disease issue regardless of their location or background. Responses will be anonymously incorporated into our final report along with responses from other rightsholders and stakeholders. You can participate by scanning the QR code below or by clicking the following link for the cattle producer version of our questionnaire: https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_3Oek2YY9 CXyutsq. If you wish to learn more about our work or the bison disease issue, please visit our project website at ucvm-bison-project.com. Please contact Dr. Kyle Plotsky (kyle.plotsky@ucalgary.ca) or Dr. David Hall (dchall@ucalgary.ca) with any comments or questions.
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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 Transportation Drought Assistance Six Steps for Application
STEP 1
Application deadline:
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)
STEP 2
Declaration of eligible breeding animals
STEP 3
Self-haul declaration
STEP 4
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:
STEP 6
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
Tesa application
Name(s):
Phone:
Farm Name:
Email:
Address:
PLEASE ATTACH A WORD DOCUMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. Provide a description of your farm including the environment it operates in. 2. What have you done/what are you doing to improve environmental management on your farm? 3. What are your challenges and successes? Please include high-resolution images and data which help show measurable results. 4. What factors have enabled you to make management changes? (e.g. Working with conservation organizations, programs such as the Environmental Farm Plan, funding support, education, etc.) 5. What are your environmental goals for the future and how do you plan to carry them out? 6. Include two letters of reference that speak to your leadership in conservation. Please limit your application to 10 pages (not including letters of reference and photos). Electronic applications are preferred and a single, complete PDF document is requested. A sample application from previous years can be found online at https://www.cattle.ca/sustainability/theenvironmental-stewardship-award/how-to-nominate/
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN THE APPLICATION: A selection of no less than ten high-resolution images suitable for reproduction on social media, print etc. Video presentation link if available, media stories/ broadcasts showcasing your stewardship efforts.
TESA SPONSORS
TESA sponsorship program is available to appropriate organizations that wish to affiliate themselves with the CCA’s TESA program. In addition to showing support for environmental stewardship and Canada’s beef cattle producers, the program also provides the opportunity to join industry leaders, government representatives and nearly 60,000 Canadian beef farms in the national discussion on environmental issues affecting the industry. For more information, visit www.cattle.ca/what-is-tesa
TESA PLATINUM SPONSOR
For more than 65 years, MNP has been helping beef producers get the most from their operations. Whether you are looking to pass the farm on to the next generation, improve your profitability, be more competitive or expand MNP’s beef industry specialists will help you get the results you’re looking for. To find out what MNP can do for you, contact Marvin Slingerland, Partner, MNP Lethbridge, at Director of Livestock Services at 1.800.661.8097 or Marvin.Slingerland@mnp.ca
Contact your provincial organization listed on the previous page to determine when your association requires you to submit your application for the provincial award. HE L P ING YO U GE T E VE N M O RE O UT O F YO UR L IVE ST O C K O P E RATIO N.