Great Tastes of Manitoba airs on CTV Winnipeg, Saturday’s at 6:30pm CST starting September 10th. The nation wide broadcast premiere is scheduled for Monday, September 12th at 7:30pm MT on The Rural Channel. Full episodes of ‘Great Tastes’ can also be streamed on demand at greattastesmb.ca or on the @GreatTastesTV YouTube channel You can follow along with exclusive behind the scenes content, recipe tips, meal plans and more at on@GreatTastesMBFacebook,Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Recipes by Manitoba Beef Producers Food Expert Anna Borys are scheduled to air on Great Tastes of Manitoba October 22 and December 3. (Photo credit: Donalee Jones/Frank Digital)
E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP September 2, 2022 mbbeef.ca
Established in 1991, this unprecedented television success story is uniquely Manitoban. The series is Manitoba’s most watched food show, and one of the longest running locally produced television programs in Canada. ‘Great Tastes‘ is produced by Frank Digital in partnership with Manitoba Agriculture & Resource Development, and Manitoba’s farmers and ranchers through their non profit industry associations: Manitoba Beef Producers, Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Manitoba Chicken, Manitoba Crop Alliance, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba, Manitoba Pork, Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers, and Manitoba Turkey SeasonProducers.33of
Again, this year, select ‘Great Tastes‘ recipes will be available for purchase at Supper Central. Each week the local meal kit company helps bring a different recipe from the ‘Great Tastes’ archive to life, making it easier for viewers to try what they see on the show at home.
Great Tastes is a farm-to-table cooking series hosted by popular Winnipeg media personality, Dez Daniels. Each episode features a local food expert who showcases the nutritious, affordable, delicious ingredients grown by Manitoba’s farmers. Viewers are also introduced to the farm families and agricultural professionals behind the scenes. All the recipes featured on the show are triple tested for guaranteed results and developed with the home cook in Aftermind.32 years of filming in various locations around the city, Great Tastes of Manitoba finally has a permanent home! Earlier this summer filming took place at FRANK’s Kitchen, a brand new fully equipped kitchen and television studio built by FRANK Digital, the production company behind Manitoba’s most watched cooking series.
Great Tastes of Manitoba’s 33rd Season Begins September 10th
Great Tastes of Manitoba, the television cooking series, and its associated digital channels, are back for a 33rd season launching Saturday, September 10th.
Along with a brand new 14 episode series, greattastesmb.ca is home to over 500 recipes, full episodes, and 40 unique stories direct from farms across the province. It is a virtual masterclass for anyone wanting to know more about how food is produced in Manitoba, and it gives consumers a glimpse into the lives of the farmers who work hard to bring these local ingredients to their tables.
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The Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program assists farmers by providing financial support after a disaster. In order 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. The farm cannot be a hobby farm; it must be an owner operated business and the owner operator must be the day to day manager.
DFA for Farm 2022 Spring Flood Deadlines
• March 20 to July 20, 2022: Event Dates damages/losses incurred from flooding between these dates are included in the 2022 Spring Flood DFA Program • September 23, 2022 : Deadline to Apply submit your application prior to the application deadline • November 15, 2023 : Program Closure Deadline we are working with all claimants so that repairs can be completed as soon as possible, but no later than November 15, 2023
• Webinar for Private Residence, Farms, Small Business and NPO Webinar for Municipalities
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Self registration links: • Monday September 12 7:00 PM to 8:30
(Source: Province of Manitoba) Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) will be offering virtual information webinars on the 2022 Spring Flood Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program. Those with flood related impacts to their private residence, farm, small business or nonprofit organization are encouraged to attend an information session to learn more about the application, screening, inspection, evaluation and payment process.
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2022 Spring Flood DFA Virtual Information
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Webinar Set for September 12th
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Disaster Financial Assistance Fact Sheet
We are receiving a high volume of claims for the 2022 Spring Flood DFA program and experiencing delays in processing claims. We ask for your patience. DFA staff will be in contact with you as your claim progresses through the DFA program. For more information about Disaster Financial Assistance see: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/index.html
o Toll Free: 1 888 267 8298 Fax: (204) 945 4929 Email: dfa@gov.mb.ca
• 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
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 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.
• Frequently asked questions about DFA: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/faq.html
• For other inquiries contact Manitoba’s Emergency Measures organization as follows:
• 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
• 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.
o For losses that happened some time ago, the producer should contact their veterinarian, explain the situation, and obtain the needed certificate.
• Assistance for livestock losses will be calculated as follows:
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 For calf losses, the compensation will provide assistance based on a 500 lb. cow.
• Program webinars presentations: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/pdfs/2022_dfa_webinars_pr.pdf
o Note: The cost to obtain the veterinary certificate can be submitted as a DFA eligible cost
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.
• For complete program details and to download the DFA application form, go to: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/farm.html
Disaster Financial Assistance Program and Livestock Losses Application Deadline Extended to Sept. 23, 2022
• The application deadline for the spring 2022 DFA program has been extended to September 23, 2022.
• To view a video on how to apply for DFA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0S_STwXlP0
• 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.
Calgary, AB The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) appreciates yesterday’s announcement from the Honourable Marie Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri Food declaring the initial regions eligible for the Livestock Tax Deferral provision.
The Livestock Tax Deferral provision allows farmers who sell part of their breeding herd due to drought or flooding in prescribed drought or flood regions to defer a portion of sale proceeds to the following year. The Minister’s early indication of the areas severely impacted by drought or flood provides producers with an important tool to help manage their breeding herds.
Tools that help cattle ranchers manage the herd ensure the continued presence of cattle on grasslands and pastures. This in turn ensures these threatened landscapes continue to provide habitat for a wide range of species and sequester carbon. Effective risk management tools for cattle producers also ensure Canada’s 60,000 farmers and ranchers keep producing a high quality nutrient dense protein enjoyed by Canadian families. For further information, contact: Michelle 403CanadianCommunicationsMcMullenManagerCattleAssociation4510931|mcmullenm@cattle.ca
August 31, 2022
Industry Update
The Canadian Cattle Association is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry representing 60,000 beef farms and www.cattle.cafeedlots
Initial regions for Livestock Tax Deferral provision announced for prairie provinces
This provision is welcome news for many cattle producers impacted by detrimental weather conditions in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. However, we understand from early conversations with our provincial members that some areas impacted by extreme weather this year have been overlooked. The announced list of designated regions is preliminary, more regions will likely be added as forage yield information becomes available. We will continue to advocate for all impacted producers to be included. Longer term, CCA is seeking to have the Livestock Tax Deferral provisions available for producers to self elect to manage through adverse events that result in the forced sales of cattle Cattle ranchers and farmers in these regions are still recovering from the lingering effects of the severe drought in 2021 and many were challenged with a cool spring, continued dry conditions or, in some cases, severe flooding in 2022.
Industry Update
The Canadian Cattle Association is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry representing 60,000 beef farms and www.cattle.cafeedlots
• CCA appreciates Minister Bibeau’s announcement of the initial regions eligible for the Livestock Tax Deferral provision. It covers many producers impacted by extreme weather conditions in areas of AB, SK, and MB.
Key Messages
• Producers in these regions are still recovering from the lingering effects of the severe drought that impacted their farms and ranches in 2021. In 2022, many were challenged with a cool spring, continuing dry conditions and, in some cases, severe flooding.
• The Minister’s early indication of the regions severely impacted by drought or flood provides producers with an important tool to help manage their breeding herds.
• Ensuring the continued presence of cattle on grasslands and pastures is key to helping ensure these threatened landscapes continue to provide habitat for a wide range of species and sequester carbon.
• Canada’s cattle sector is an important part of the agri-food sector and plays an important role in ensuring Canadians have access to abundant supplies of very high quality protein.
• We are working with our provincial members as we need to understand additional regions needing to be added to the Livestock Tax Deferral provision Longer term, CCA is seeking to have the Livestock Tax Deferral provisions available for producers to self elect to manage through adverse events that result in the forced sales of cattle.
The Livestock Tax Deferral provision allows livestock producers who are forced to sell a significant amount of their breeding herd due to drought or flooding to defer a portion of their income from sales until the following tax year. The income may be at least partially offset by the cost of reacquiring breeding animals, thereby reducing the potential tax burden associated with the original sale.
Tax relief for Prairie livestock producers facing the impacts of extreme weather
• 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 July 2022, which comes into effect April 1, 2023. To enhance economic sustainability, Ministers agreed to improve BRM programs, including raising the AgriStability compensation rate from 70% to 80%, and implementing new measures to make the programs more timely, equitable, easy to understand, and better protect producers against climate risk.
Tooperations.helpfarm families succeed in a changing climate, the Government of Canada will continue to support farmers with the tools they need to get through the challenges of today, while working to build a sustainable future for the agriculture sector in Canada.
Quotes “Canada’s producers continue to show remarkable resilience as they face challenges and uncertainty due to extreme weather conditions. Designation of the Livestock Tax Deferral provision provides farmers with the resources needed to make informed decisions and focus on rebuilding their herd and their operations.”
The Honourable Marie Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri Food Quick facts
• Under the Livestock Tax Deferral, to defer income, the breeding herd must have been reduced by at least 15%.
(August 30, 2022 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada News Release) Canadian farmers are directly impacted by climate change and its effects can be detrimental to sustaining operations. To provide assurance for producers as they make difficult herd management decisions, today the Minister of Agriculture and Agri Food, the Honourable Marie Claude Bibeau, announced an initial list of designated regions in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba where Livestock Tax Deferral has been authorized for 2022 due to extreme weather conditions.
Eligible regions have been identified based on weather, climate and production data, in consultation with industry and provinces. The criteria for identifying regions for Livestock Tax Deferral includes forage shortfalls of 50% or more caused by drought or excess moisture. The Government of Canada will continue to monitor conditions across the country to determine whether the addition of other regions throughout the year are required. In addition to the Livestock Tax Deferral provision, producers have access to a comprehensive suite of Business Risk Management (BRM) programs to help them manage significant risks that threaten the viability of their farm and are beyond their capacity to manage. BRM programs are often the first line of support for producers facing disasters and farmers are encouraged to make use of these programs to protect their farming
Tax relief for Prairie livestock producers facing the impacts of extreme weather Manitoba 2022 Livestock Tax Deferral Initial List of Designated Regions 1. Alonsa 2. Argyle 3. Armstrong 4. Bifrost Riverton 5. Boissevain Morton 6. Brenda Waskada 7. Brokenhead 8. Cartier 9. Cartwright Roblin 10. Clanwilliam Erickson 11. Coldwell 12. Dauphin 13. De Salaberry 14. WinchesterDeloraine 15. Division No. Unorganized17, 16. Division No. PartUnorganized,18,East 17. Division No. PartUnorganized,18,West 18. Dufferin 19. Elton 20. Emerson Franklin 21. Fisher 22. Gimli 23. Glenboro South Cypress 24. Glenella Lansdowne 25. Grahamdale 26. Grassland 27. Grey 28. Hanover 29. Harrison Park 30. Headingley 31. Killarney Turtle Mountain 32. Lakeshore 33. Lorne 34. Louise 35. Macdonald 36. McCreary 37. Minto Odanah 38. Montcalm 39. Morris 40. Norfolk Treherne 41. North LangfordCypress 42. North Norfolk 43. Oakland Wawanesa 44. Oakview 45. Pembina 46. Portage la Prairie 47. Prairie Lakes 48. Rhineland 49. Ritchot 50. Riverdale 51. Rockwood 52. Roland 53. Rosedale 54. Rosser 55. Souris Glenwood 56. Springfield 57. St. Andrews 58. St. Clements 59. St. François Xavier 60. St. Laurent 61. Stanley 62. Ste. Rose 63. Taché 64. Thompson 65. Victoria 66. West Interlake 67. West St. Paul 68. WestLake Gladstone 69. Whitehead 70. Winnipeg 71. Woodlands 72. Yellowhead
Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Mentorship Program announces 2022 finalists
The annual CYL Selections competition made an exciting return to the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) in Penticton, B.C. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, after two years of hosting the competition virtually. During the competition, 22 impressive semi finalists from across Canada, and involved in various roles within the beef supply chain, competed for a spot in the CYL Program through judged roundtable discussions. The finalists will be awarded a $2,000 budget to put towards beef industry travel and learning opportunities of their choice and be paired with a hand picked industry leader for a nine month mentorship in their specific area of Throughinterest.
• Saskatchewan: Tyson Ringdal (Outlook)
the Selections competition, semi-finalists rotated through discussions with their peers at five roundtables, each facilitated and judged by representatives from the CYL Program’s generous sponsors. Semi finalists put their skills to the test through thought provoking discussions about timely topics in the beef industry such as succession planning, animal health innovation and production efficiencies, adopting new technology, beef sustainability, growing market share and much more.
CCA congratulates all semi finalists who did an exemplary job showcasing their knowledge and passion for the Canadian beef industry. The 2022 finalists, in no particular order, are:
• Manitoba: James Kinley (Cartwright), Stefan Bouw (Anola)
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The Canadian Cattle Association is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry representing 60,000 beef farms and www.cattle.cafeedlots
August 31, 2022 Calgary, AB - The Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorship Program, a national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), is pleased to announce its 16 finalists for the 2022 2023 program year.
• British Columbia: Morgan Kitchen (Vanderhoof), Raelynn Blumhagen (Jaffray)
• Alberta: Austin Ashbacher (Arrowwood), Carling Matejka (Ponoka), Delanie Ferguson (Crossfield), Gleise Medeiros da Silva (Edmonton), Heath Ferguson (Calgary), Jill Renton (Cayley), Nicky Nixdorff (Airdrie), Russell Gallelli (Crossfield)
• Ontario: Danika Mayer (Alexandria), Holly McGill (Listowel), Madison Lewis (Meaford)
CBIC also marked an exciting milestone as the 2021 2022 CYL participants graduated the program and were awarded their certificates at the opening reception. Since established in 2010, the CYL Program has seen over 160 graduates go on to excel in various leadership roles throughout the beef supply chain.
The CYL Program would like to thank its Foundation Partners, Cargill, McDonald’s Canada, MNP, and New Holland, and Gold Sponsors, Farm Credit Canada, Elanco, RBC Future Launch, and Alltech for their generous support. These learning and networking opportunities offered through the program would not be possible without their investment and active involvement in program activities.
About the CYL Program
The Canadian Cattle Association is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry representing 60,000 beef farms and www.cattle.cafeedlots
Read more: Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Mentorship Program names its 2022 semi-finalists For further information, contact: Michelle 403CanadianCommunicationsMcMullenManagerCattleAssociation4510931|mcmullenm@cattle.ca
The CYL Program is a national initiative of the Canadian Cattle Association which provides young people ages 18-35 with industry specific training and mentorship opportunities. Through networking, travel and mentorship, participants are equipped with the skills they need to further the success of the Canadian beef industry in the future. For more information, visit www.cattlemensyoungleaders.com
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At the top of my priority list, is engaging a new demographic of producers. Not only is it important to keep young producers engaged and educated on check off and the value of our investments, but also bringing them right into the fold at the board level. I’m excited to welcome our new youth member to the board for the very first time. Julie Mortenson was elected by a group of her young beef producer peers at the Young Cattlemen’s Council, and will have a seat at our table. We’re not all going to be around forever, and we have to be willing to pass down the knowledge from our organizations to fresh minds and fresh hands ready to dig in and get to work.
Message from the Chair – Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency
I have some big boots to fill. Our past chair, Chad Ross, held the reins for three years through some challenging times in our industry and always kept our stakeholders needs at the top of his priority list. He kicked off a very focused new five year goals plan, which I intent to continue leading.
It is my privilege to have been elected Chair of the Canadian Beef Check Off Agency in August following our AGM. As a beef producer, I know how important it is to have strong representation on our national boards, and I am confident I can bring the voice of Canadian producers to the table.
It is also extremely important that young producers in Canada are able to be well versed in the economics of our industry. This applies to their own operations, but also the sustainability of our national boards and organizations. We can deliver so much value to our industry, and I want to help our young producers gain more education and knowledge to keep our industry economically sustainable. We have some great strategies coming up that are going to inject some great tools into the pockets of young producers, and ultimately help them become more engaged with us at the Agency, as well as a deeper understanding of industry and operational economics. Along with developing relationships with younger beef producers, we also want to strengthen our relationships with other organizations and find ways to work together. We have come a long way over the past five years, and it is our key priority to ensure the best use of the check off dollars that the provincial associations allocate. We are focused on working with those associations and our national service providers to get as many dollars into making returns for producers. This could be anything from sharing detailed collection information with provinces to better
Message from the Chair – Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency
understand where their cattle are moving, to leading the return on investment study with service providers into the value that check off and import levies generate for our industry. We have worked incredibly hard to change the way we administer the Agency over the last handful of years. We’re now below 4 per cent on actual administration costs, we’ve decreased the delinquent import levy accounts to nearly zero, we have brought on a new stream of revenue by administering the pork import levy, and our inspection program has been developed from the ground up. The Agency is doing things more efficiently than ever and continuing to drive more value for our industry. The Members who sit at the Agency table bring voices from all parts of our industry. Producers, packers, importers, wholesalers, and everyone in between is represented from every part of the country. Many of our Members have said this is one of the best boards to sit on because the whole value chain sits around the table together and learns from each other to find solutions and paths forward. I encourage everyone to connect with us or with their provincial Agency representative to learn more about check off, and how their check off investments are generating value for our industry. Visit our www.cdnbeefcheckoff.cawebsitetolearn more.
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I’m excited to get working with this great group of beef industry friends, and to find more ways to reach out to more producers across the country with the great work that the check off is doing for us.
“We know that many Manitobans are hurting right now and having a hard time making ends meet,” said Stefanson. “Not only are we recovering from the pandemic, but we are also facing the burden of the new federal carbon tax along with soaring utility bills and rising prices on everything from gasoline to groceries. Manitobans need help right now and we’re taking action.”
Package': Premier (August 31, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release)
• expanding the child care subsidy program; • phasing out of education property taxes;
Help for Families with Children
• providing rebate cheques to vehicle owners through Manitoba Public Insurance. continued on page 16
Stefanson noted historic tax relief measures were also part of Budget 2022 with the $2,020 Tax Rollback Guarantee, which has now exceeded to $2,400 or $4,800 for a two income family. Some of these initiatives include:
Manitoba Families Most in Need to Benefit from $87-Million 'Family Affordability
In addition, seniors with less than $40,000 in family income, who claimed an Education Property Tax Credit in 2021, will each receive a Family Affordability benefit cheque of $300 to help ease the burden of rising costs. This $16 million initiative will help approximately 52,500 senior households living on fixed incomes. Help for Manitobans Most in Need Manitobans receiving Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) will benefit from a long overdue increase to the basic needs rate starting in October 2022 for the month of November. EIA general assistance clients without dependent children will receive an extra $50 per adult each month. All EIA disability clients will receive an additional $25 per household each month. Additionally, to help feed even more struggling families who are turning to food banks to help make ends meet, the premier said help is also on the way with a temporary grant program called the Food Security Fund, which will support community organizations grappling with growing demands.
• introducing a new residential renters tax credit; and
As part of the new Family Affordability Package, Manitoba families with children and a household income of less than $175,000 in 2021 will receive a Family Affordability benefit cheque of $250 for the first child and $200 for each additional child. An estimated 145,000 families with approximately 282,000 children will benefit with an average cheque of approximately $440 per family, totalling $63 million in benefits.
Help for Low Income Seniors
As part of the Manitoba government’s ongoing effort to help families make ends meet, Premier Heather Stefanson today unveiled an $87 million Family Affordability Package to immediately provide families with children, seniors living on a fixed income, and Manitobans who are hurting the most, with benefits to help ease the burden of rising costs and high inflation.
Help for Manitobans Most in Need Manitobans on Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) will benefit from increases to the basic needs rate. Starting in October for the November benefit month, EIA general assistance clients who do not have dependent children will receive an extra $50 each month per adult. All EIA disability clients will receive an additional $25 per household each month. In total, this represents $6.6 million in supports.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION FAMILY AFFORDABILITY PACKAGE BENEFITS
Family Affordability Benefit Cheques
“This phase of the Family Affordability Package is our way of standing with Manitobans by providing immediate benefits and help for those who need it most,” said the premier. “But there is more help on the way as we work to provide benefits to Manitobans, not just with one cheque, but with ongoing benefits.”
The Food Security Fund is a $1.775 million fund to provide temporary relief to organizations experiencing financial difficulty due to rising costs and inflation. The fund will support community organizations across the province who provide food to Manitobans in need. Thefund will open for applications on Sept.7 and will remain open for two weeks. For further program information, visit www.manitoba.ca/familyaffordability
All families that have at least one child and less than $175,000 in family net income as reported on their 2021 income tax return will receive a payment. Payments will be $250 for the first eligible child and $200 for each additional eligible child. An estimated 145,000 families will benefit with an average cheque of approximately $440 per family, totalling $63 million in benefits.
For Seniors Seniors with family income less than $40,000 who claimed the Education Property Tax Credit for Seniors on their 2021 income tax return will be eligible. This $16 million initiative will help approximately 52,500 senior households. Cheques will start going out in late September and will be mailed automatically to eligible recipients to the address indicated on their 2021 tax return. Eligible families and seniors who have changed mailing addresses since the time of their 2021 tax filings will have an opportunity to update their address through a government web portal. These benefits are advance payments of a refundable tax credit and will not be taxable or affect eligibility for other tax credits.
Manitoba Families Most in Need to Benefit from $87-Million 'Family Affordability
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To find out more about the Family Affordability Package, www.manitoba.ca/familyaffordabilityvisit:.
Manitoba Government Committing Almost $70 Million For Upgrades To Provincial Road 227
(August 30, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release)
The minister noted the government is investing $60 million to upgrade approximately 72 kilometres of PR 227 between Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 16 and PTH 6 so the entire route has a paved surface. The multi year projects in the rural municipalities (RM) of Portage la Prairie and Woodlands are expected to be completed within the next five years, the minister said. Nearly $10 million will also be invested in the three bridge projects along the route. “On behalf of everyone in the RM of Portage la Prairie, we welcome today’s significant infrastructure announcement,” said Kam Blight, reeve, Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie and president of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities. “This investment is about safety and growing the economy. The upgrades to PR 227 will improve safety for everyone travelling this route. The investment will also strengthen the east west trade route for goods and services on a reliable, efficient transportation “Thegrid.”RM of Woodlands is thrilled to see this tremendous investment in our municipality and our province,” said Lorna Broadfoot, deputy reeve, Rural Municipality of Woodlands. “We greatly appreciate all the hard work by Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk in making this happen.”
As part of ongoing strategic infrastructure investments to the provincial highway network, the Manitoba government is committing almost $70 million for upgrades to Provincial Road (PR) 227, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk announced. “Building and maintaining a robust grid of reliable highways supports the efficient intra provincial, interprovincial and international movement of goods, which is integral to Manitoba’s economic prosperity,” said Piwniuk. “This significant investment will support pavement upgrades and three bridge projects on PR 227, so this strategic east west corridor can accommodate heavy commercial loading.”
“These upgrades to PR 227 are part of our government’s Trade and Commerce Grid initiative,” said Piwniuk. “An expanded grid of highways that can accommodate heavy commercial loading will attract new industrial activity, reduce transportation costs and optimize supply chain efficiency, which will benefit all Manitobans.”
The Manitoba government introduced a strategy to improve Manitoba’s highway network in Budget 2022. The three year plan invests over $1.5 billion and annually provides a minimum commitment of $500 million in highway capital.
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The Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council and Minister of Emergency Preparedness“For many, their home is their most important investment, and we have to ensure it is equipped in the face of changing climate conditions across the country. The Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation is helping to protect homeowners, and is a step toward making housing in Canada more resilient to climate events. Our government will continued on pages 19 & 20
Government of Canada releases report that will advance work on Canada’s first national flood insurance program 30, 2022 Safety Canada News Release) Communities and governments are working together to prepare for and adapt to impacts of climate change, helping to improve quality of life for Canadians in higher risk areas, and reduce the costs of disasters. In Canada, flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster, causing approximately $1.5 billion in damage to households, property, and infrastructure annually, with residential property owners bearing approximately 75% of uninsured losses each year.
Quotes “I thank the Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation for their vital report, which will provide us with the insights and information we need to move forward on making flood insurance available and affordable for Canadians living in high risk areas. Developing a national flood insurance program is a priority for our government and we will continue working with partners to give Canadians the financial protection they need.”
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The Government of Canada announced the release of the interdisciplinary Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation’s report Adapting to Rising Flood Risk: An Analysis of Insurance solutions for Canada The report provides evidence and information required to support decision making and a way forward on a national flood insurance program, with special considerations for potential strategic relocation of those at most risk. It is a valuable first step toward the common goal of reducing the impact of flooding for all Canadians and includes significant progress on flood modelling, and actuarial analysis, and demonstrates climate change adaptation in of Canada is reviewing the report to inform next steps on the development of a national flood insurance program. Work is also underway on the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program and a flood risk portal to make flood risk information more accessible to Canadians.
Alongside provincial, territorial, Indigenous and municipal governments, the federal government is currently developing the country’s first National Adaptation Strategy, to help Canada be more resilient and prepare for the impacts of climate change. The National Adaptation Strategy is set to launch by end of 2022. Strengthening Canada’s resilience to flooding and other disasters is one of the five focus areas of the Strategy. The Government of Canada will continue to help Canadians whose lives and jobs are affected when disasters strike, help communities deal with the realities of increased climate related risks and disasters and ultimately, increase the country’s resiliency to the impacts of flooding.
“The insurance industry is on the front lines, addressing the financial risk of climate change. Insurance claims from intensifying severe weather have more than quadrupled over the past 15 years. Flooding is the most widespread climate peril facing Canadians today and those at high risk cannot be affordably insured. The Government of Canada has shown essential leadership in appointing the Task Force and coordinating its work to conclusion. Insurers are eager to support the formation of a national flood insurance program delivered through a public private partnership; we’re looking forward to translating this research into a program capable of offering flood insurance to hundreds of thousands of high risk Canadians.”
- The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion
• The Task Force conducted its work collaboratively with other federal departments, Provincial and Territorial governments, and the insurance industry. The work of the Task Force also included engagement with academics, First Nations living off reserve, Inuit, Métis, and other organizations.
Government of Canada releases report that will advance work on Canada’s first national flood insurance program continue to help those who need it most, as we work to ensure everyone has a safe place to call home.”
- Craig Stewart, Vice President, Climate Change and Federal Issues, Insurance Bureau of Canada, and Co Chair, Disaster Resilience and Security Advisory Table for the National Adaptation Strategy Quick facts
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
• On May 18, 2021, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) launched the Steering Committee on First Nation Home Flood Insurance Needs, a complimentary initiative to examine the specific home flood insurance needs of First Nations on reserves. The final report was presented at the final Steering Committee meeting on June 28, 2022, and also presented at the AFN Annual General Assembly on July 4, 2022. This work will inform future considerations and potential next steps related to flood insurance options on reserves.
• Since 2019, the Government of Canada has moved forward on a number of initiatives, in collaboration with all orders of government and stakeholders, to improve resiliency and flood mitigation. This includes, but is not limited to: o investing $63.8M over three years for the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program to complete flood hazard mapping of higher risk areas and to make this flood hazard information accessible, in partnership with provinces and territories, and to advance consistent best practices and flood mapping approaches across Canadian jurisdictions;
“As we prepare for the increased impacts of climate change such as flooding, our Government is proactively taking steps to ensure communities are better supported and protected. A national flood insurance program is a concrete example of the kind of actions that will support the implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy that will help Canadians and communities be better prepared for climate change.”
o a commitment to create a nation wide flood risk portal so that Canadians have the information on flood risks as well as resources and suggestions on how best to protect their homes and communities. This work seeks to help Canadians be prepared for, mitigate against, and recover from the impact of floods in high risk areas and will be informed by existing mapping and scientific data; o a review of the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements program to ensure there is an updated, sustainable system available to provinces and territories for disaster recovery and for the safety and well being of Canadians; and
Government of Canada releases report that will advance work on Canada’s first national flood insurance program
o advancing work on a National Risk Profile, which is a strategic national risk and capability assessment that uses scientific evidence and stakeholder input to identify, compare, and prioritize which hazards are the most concerning; and, where there are gaps in our ability to prevent, mitigate, respond, and recover from disasters across all hazards. The National Risk Profile includes a hazard specific stream focused on flooding, which coordinates the development of whole of government flood risk policy and direction on activities related to flood risk awareness, engagement and education.
• Adapting to Rising Flood Risk: An Analysis of Insurance solutions for Canada
• While the Government of Canada completes its work on creating a national flood insurance program, Canadians living in high risk areas where flood insurance is currently unavailable are still fully eligible under the federal Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements, though specific terms of eligibility are set by provinces and territories. Associated links
• Canada is currently developing its first National Adaptation Strategy, working with provincial, territorial and municipal governments, Indigenous peoples and other key partners, to unite society in coordinated and strategic action to make communities safer and more climate resilient. The Strategy will be collaborative and action oriented it will build upon the plans and actions being led by all levels of government, Indigenous Peoples, and others, in order to establish a shared vision for climate resilience in Canada, identify opportunities for increased collaboration across all levels of government, and provide a framework for concrete, tangible and measurable actions
• In his most recent mandate letter, Minister Blair was tasked with creating a low cost national flood insurance program to protect homeowners who are at high risk of flooding and do not have adequate insurance protection.
• In order to support the development of the National Adaptation Strategy, Public Safety Canada is co chairing a Disaster Resilience and Security Advisory Table, which includes diverse stakeholders, including representatives from the National Indigenous Organizations, non governmental organizations, academia, industry associations, and others.
• Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy
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