MBP E-Newsletter: Dec. 9/2022

An update from MBP December 9, 2022 mbbeef.ca

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Farm Product Price Index, September 2022

Livestock prices rise in the face of increasing demand and shrinking herd size

The following information is from the December 5, 2022 edition of Statistic Canada’s publication The Daily.

In September 2022, the livestock and animal products index rose 12.1% from the same month the previous year, as all livestock commodity indexes posted gains on a yearover-year basis. The primary contributors to the increase in price in the third quarter of 2022 were the higher input prices (particularly the costs of feed and fertilizer), tight feed availability and a decreasing herd size, mainly as a result of poor profitability and drought conditions in the Western provinces and the United States.

The cattle and calves index rose for an eighth consecutive month in September 2022, up 19.7% compared with September 2021. A contributing factor to the gain was the strong global demand for beef during the third quarter of 2022. Furthermore, the value of Canadian cattle exports for immediate slaughter increased 19.2% in the third quarter of 2022 compared with the third quarter of 2021. In contrast, the quantity of cattle exported from Canada decreased by 5.2% during the same period, reflecting the higher demand for Canadian cattle and calves.

For more details see: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/dailyquotidien/221205/dq221205e-eng.htm?CMP=mstatcan

Important Reminder re: Documentation

Required to Process Disaster Financial Assistance Claims Associated with the 2022 Spring Flood, Including Livestock Losses

The following information has been provided by Manitoba’s Emergency Measures Organization.

Manitoba EMO’s Disaster Financial Assistance program is working to issue assistance payments to producers as quickly as possible. For producers that have experienced livestock losses as a result of the 2022 spring flood, please ensure you have submitted the following mandatory documents otherwise your claim cannot be evaluated. Mandatory documents include:

1. A completed and signed Farmland Owner’s Authorization form

2. A completed Insurance Declaration form (completed by your property insurance provider)

3. A signed, original copy of the Financial Assistance Application form

4. Veterinary Certificate completed and signed for verification of livestock loss.

5. Tax information (send copies of all that apply to you):

1. For a farm that is a sole proprietorship, a complete copy of the most recent T1 General income tax return or notarized proof of income and Statements of Income and Expense.

2. For a farm that is a partnership, a copy of your partnership agreement and a complete copy of the most recent T1 General income tax return.

3. For a farm that is a limited company, a copy of your articles of incorporation, a complete copy of the most recent General income tax return and statements of income and expenses.

The documents can be sent via email, fax or by mail. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR DFA CLAIM NUMBER (200204xxx) WHEN SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS.

Manitoba EMO – DFA

Fax: (204) 945-4929 1525 - 405 Broadway Winnipeg MB R3C 3L6 Toll Free: 1-888-267-8298 dfa@gov.mb.ca

For more information on the disaster financial assistance program, please visit our website at: DFA for Farms

Province Advises Additional Cases of Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Manitoba Hunters Reminded of Mandatory Sampling Requirements

(December 9, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release) Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development advises two additional cases of deer infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD) have been detected in Manitoba.

CWD is an incurable, fatal disease that affects members of the deer family (cervids) including white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, moose and caribou. Animals infected with CWD may appear healthy until the later stages of the disease. If the disease spreads and becomes endemic to Manitoba, there is a serious risk that CWD will threaten the health of all cervid populations in Manitoba.

First detected in Manitoba in 2021, the two recent cases of CWD were identified from mandatory biological sampling submissions of animals harvested near the communities of Dropmore and Coulter where CWD was previously detected. Both cases occurred in male mule deer.

To assist in monitoring for CWD, the province expanded the harvested cervid mandatory biological sample submission zone in 2022. All licensed hunters in the expanded mandatory sample submission area are required to provide

head and upper neck samples of harvested white-tailed deer, mule deer and elk for CWD testing. A list of sample drop-off locations is posted here: www.gov.mb.ca/nrnd/fishwildlife/pubs/fish_wildlife/sample-drop-offdepots.pdf.

CWD is not known as a human health risk, but meat from a CWD-infected animal is not recommended for consumption. Hunters who are active in areas where CWD is a concern should have harvested animals tested, practise safe carcass-handling protocols and avoid consumption of any animal that has tested positive for CWD.

Samples results from harvested animals will be posted on the province’s website www.gov.mb.ca/nrnd/fishwildlife/wildlife/cwd-results/cwd-results.html as they become available.

Hunters with concerns or questions about an animal that has been harvested can contact the province by email at CWD@gov.mb.ca or by calling 1-204-638-4570.

For more information, visit www.manitoba.ca/cwd

Manitoba RCMP Monthly Police-Reported Crime Statistics – October 2022

same period in 2021. The following increases and decreases are being highlighted:

Common Police Activities

Overall the category had a very minimal decrease of 1% (864 to 855), with Breach of Peace down 18% (194 to 159), while Assistance to General Public was up 18% (125 to 147) and Wellbeing Checks were up 20% (114 to 137).

Crimes Against Person

The following is a December 9, 2022 Manitoba RCMP news release.

Calls for Service - October 2021 to October

2022:

East District: -3% (6,952 to 6,727)

West District: +4% (4,656 to 4,849)

North District: -4% (6,059 to 5,825)

Overall, the Districts’ occurrence counts (combined) decreased by 2% (from 17,667 to 17,401), with the North District experiencing the largest decrease of -4% and the West District having the largest increase of +4%.

All Districts reported decreases in Crimes against Person, while East District had decreases in all categories and remained the same in the Drug Enforcement category.

For a listing of the communities served by each District, please visit: https://www.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/mb/stats/districts-eng.htm.

Manitoba East District

During October 2022, Manitoba East District reported decreases in all categories and no change occurring in Drug Enforcement, over the

The category overall decreased by 4% (481 to 464), with Robbery /Extortion /Harassment /Threats decreasing 26% (156 to 115), while Assaults increased 10% (280 to 307).

Crimes Against Property

This category decreased overall by 4% (971 to 937), with the largest decrease occurring in Arsons which were down 50% (16 to 8). The largest increases were in Frauds, up 13% (68 to 77), and Break and Enters up 9% (111 to 121).

Drug Enforcement

There was no change overall in Drug Enforcement (31 to 31), but specifically Trafficking was down 14% (22 to 19) while Possession was up 50% (6 to 9).

Manitoba West District

During October 2022, Manitoba West District reported multiple increases within Crimes against Property, and minimal changes in the other occurrence groups, over the same period in 2021. The following increases and decreases are being highlighted:

Common Police Activities

Overall, the category had a minimal increase of 2% (654 to 665). Assistance to General Public

Manitoba RCMP Monthly Police-Reported Crime Statistics – October 2022

and Wellbeing Checks were both up 45% (64 to 93), and (88 to 128), respectively. Persons Reported Missing were down 18% (82 to 67), and Breach of Peace occurrences were down 14% (147 to 126).

Crimes against Person

Crimes against Person decreased 2% overall (372 to 363), with the largest decrease in Forcible Confinement down 63% (8 to 3) while Assaults were down 10% (224 to 202). Robbery /Extortion/ Harassment /Threats were up 18% (97 to 114).

Crimes against Property

There was a 17% increase overall in this category (687 to 803 occurrences), with increases in Theft under $5000, up 41% (150 to 212), Theft over $5000, up 32% (60 to 79) and Mischief, up 19% (280 to 334). Arsons were down 82% (11 to 2) and Frauds were down 27% (60 to 44).

Drug Enforcement

The category had an 11% decrease overall (44 to 39), specifically, Trafficking was down 27% (26 to 19). Possession was up 20% (10 to 12) and Drug Enforcement Other was up 14% (7 to 8).

Manitoba North District

The following increases and decreases are being highlighted for Manitoba North District for October 2022 as compared to October 2021:

Common Police Activities

There was an 18% decrease overall in this category (933 to 765 occurrences) with specific decreases noted in Persons reported Missing down 48% (239 to 124) and Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property down 29% (78 to 55).

Crimes Against Person

Overall this occurrence group decreased 10% (966 to 874) with notable decreases in Sexual Offences down 18% (62 to 51) and Assaults down 13% (754 to 657).

Crimes Against Property

Overall, Crimes against Property increased by 9% (1229 to 1339) but Arsons increased by 88% (8 to 15), and Break and Enters increased 44% (61 to 88), while Frauds were down 43% (21 to 12).

Drug Enforcement

The Drug Enforcement group increased overall by 7% (45 to 48 occurrences) with Trafficking up 16% (32 to 37) and Possession also up, 13% (8 to 9).

The complete statistics can be found here: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/mb/stats/indexeng.htm. Any questions on the statistics can be directed to the Manitoba RCMP Media Relations Unit.

Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy to support growth and prosperity for the agriculture and agri-food sector

(December 3, 2022 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada News Release) The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, met with agriculture stakeholders at the Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Saskatchewan, to discuss the Government of Canada's new Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS).

Minister Bibeau toured the Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Saskatchewan on Saturday and held two roundtable discussions: one with the Canadian Cattle Association, and a second with several Canadian agriculture associations. They discussed the IPS, and the landmark announcement that comes with it: Canada's first ever Indo-Pacific Agriculture and AgriFood Office (IPAAO)

With $31.8 million earmarked in dedicated funding, this new office will enable Canada to engage with stakeholders, regulatory counterparts, and policy decision-makers to deepen partnerships with Indo-Pacific economies that value sustained, meaningful relationships, collaboration and the sharing of expertise.

Expanding our presence in the Indo-Pacific will help Canadian farmers, food processors and exporters maximize their opportunities and position Canada as a preferred supplier in key emerging markets. The Indo-Pacific encompasses more than 40 economies and is the fastest growing region in the world. It is Canada's second-largest regional export market and trading partner (after the United States), with $26.5 billion in annual two-way agri-food and seafood trade in 2021.

The new IPAAO will be well-positioned to help Canada expand trade, investment and supply chain resilience, one of five strategic objectives for Canada under the new Indo-Pacific Strategy, alongside promoting peace, resilience and security; investing in and connecting people; building a sustainable and green future; and ensuring Canada remains an active and engaged partner.

Every issue that matters to Canadians – our national security, economic prosperity, democratic values, public health, the quality of our environment, human rights – will be shaped by developments in this region, and the relationships Canada has with its Indo-Pacific partners. The IPS is a roadmap to deepen Canada's engagement in the Indo-Pacific over the next decade. Our commitments and contributions under this framework will bring benefits to a range of strategic sectors for Canada, including agriculture and agri-food, where regional demand is strong and growing.

Quotes

"The Indo-Pacific Strategy is great news for Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector. Opening a Canada Indo-Pacific office has long been a high-priority request from industry members and we will work with our partners to benefit from the opportunities this new initiative can bring. And with more than 1,250 guests from over 86 countries, Agribition is a fitting venue to kick off these discussions."

- The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

"We look forward to expanding export opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region for our world-renowned, high-quality Canadian beef. We are proud of our role in sustainably

Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy to support growth and prosperity for the agriculture and agri-food sector

producing a nutritious protein source for tables at home and abroad."

- Ryan Beierbach, Canadian Cattle Association Director

"The Indo Pacific Strategy will open up new markets for agricultural exports, while allowing Canada to solidify its role as a global food supplier in a time of mounting global food insecurity. Measures like the Indo-Pacific Agricultural and Agri-Food Office are critical to making meaningful strides in markets around the world, by ensuring Canadian agriculture has a strategic presence in what is a critical market for Canadian producers."

- Todd Lewis, 2nd Vice President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture

Quick facts

• The Indo-Pacific encompasses more than 40 economies, including six of Canada's top 13 trading partners: India, Japan, People's Republic of China, Republic of Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. The region's economies accounted for 24 per cent of Canada's total agri-food and seafood exports in 2021.

• Today, the Indo-Pacific makes up more than one-third of all global economic activity and accounts for 65 per cent of

the global population. By 2030, it will be home to two thirds of the global middle class. By 2040, the Indo-Pacific region will account for more than half of the global economy.

• The Indo-Pacific region will play a hugely consequential role in achieving the Government of Canada's goal of $95B in agricultural sector export revenues by 2028.

Related products

• Canada launches Indo-Pacific Strategy to support long-term growth, prosperity and security for Canadians

• Prime Minister strengthens relations with the Indo-Pacific region at the APEC Economic leaders' meeting

Associated links

• Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy

• Backgrounder: Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy: New initiatives and resources

• Prime Minister strengthens ties with ASEAN and expands partnerships in the Indo-Pacific

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