E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP January 5, 2024
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New Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulations Now in Effect (January 2, 2024 Province of Manitoba News Release) The Manitoba government’s amendments to the Agricultural Crown Lands (ACL) Leases and Permits Regulation have now come into effect, Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced.
“Manitoba producers felt abandoned by the previous government whose changes to Crown land leases hurt their livelihood,” said Kostyshyn. “Our government is committed to supporting producers and making it easier for them to put food on the table for families in Manitoba and around the world. These changes provide more certainty for producers as they make investments in their operations.” The following amendments to the ACL Leases and Permits Regulation have now come into force and include: • forage capacity will be determined when the lease is issued and will remain for the entire length of the agreement; • a five-year extension on a 15-year lease term is available to leaseholders that complete and implement a forage management plan for at least the last five years of the 15-year lease term; • unlimited transfers of a 15-year forage lease or renewable permit to any eligible lessee for the remainder of the lease term; • legacy leaseholders will be able to nominate the next leaseholder, subject to the Treaty Land Entitlement and consultation assessment; and • in the last year of the lease, outgoing leaseholders that choose to be compensated for improvements must obtain an appraisal from an accredited appraiser indicating the value of the eligible improvements. The appraised value will be posted at the time of allocation and if the lease is reallocated within two years of expiry, the successful bidder must pay the outgoing leaseholder the posted amount. “The Agricultural Crown Lands program improves forage productivity, expands the livestock industry and aims to advance sustainability,” said Kostyshyn.
“These amendments add options for leaseholders while ensuring use of the lands for traditional purposes and exercising of treaty rights.”
Manitoba’s agricultural Crown lands are parcels of land leased to producers for agricultural use including grazing, haying or annual cropping. Agricultural Crown lands are important public assets economically, environmentally, and socially. These Crown lands are essential to supporting and growing the livestock industry in Manitoba and provide mitigation and adaptation to climate change. Information regarding the ACL program and these regulatory changes can be found by contacting a local farm production extension specialist or by visiting https://gov.mb.ca/agriculture/ land-management/crown-land/. MBP WILL BE AT BOOTH 921 FLYNN ARENA STOP BY AND SAY HELLO!
NEWS RELEASE CRSB releases comprehensive update to its Certified Sustainable Beef Framework January 3, 2024 Calgary, AB. – Following the first scheduled five-year review, the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is pleased to release a fulsome update of the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework (the “Framework”). All components of the Framework were reviewed by a committee representing the whole beef supply chain, with input from stakeholders, subject matter experts, and public consultation. Key improvements and updates to the Framework included a thorough review of each indicator in CRSB’s standards for both beef production and processing, informed by stakeholder and public consultation. The Assurance Protocols that guide how certification is carried out have been updated to strengthen the assurances and improve consistency and clarity of the system. The Chain of Custody Requirements, which outline both how cattle and beef are tracked through the supply chain and how CRSB Claims for beef sourced from CRSB Certified Operations are enabled, were updated. As of October 2023, the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) is providing the tracking of live cattle for the program (outside Quebec). The suite of claims related to certified operations and sourcing of CRSB Certified beef have been reviewed and updated, guided by comparison with other programs, expert opinion, stakeholder feedback, consumer research and legal review. “Continuous improvement is at the core of the CRSB’s mission, and this update sets us up for continued progress to support beef farmers and supply chain participants to build trust in the sustainability of Canadian beef,” says Kristine Tapley, Chair of CRSB’s Framework Committee, Manitoba beef farmer and Agriculture & Food Sustainability Lead at Ducks Unlimited Canada. “I appreciate the immense commitment of the committee of volunteers that contributed their time, expertise and energy to this review and update, and to CRSB staff for their dedication.” Learn more on the program’s website at crsbcertified.ca. - 30 – ABOUT THE CRSB Established in 2014, the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) advances, recognizes and communicates continuous improvement in the sustainability of the Canadian beef value chain. The CRSB drives progress through sustainability performance measurement, projects and initiatives aligned with strategic goals, and a voluntary 3rd party sustainability certification program, and. Learn more at crsb.ca. The CRSB’s Certified Sustainable Beef Framework, known as CRSB Certified, recognizes sustainable practices in beef production and processing, enables sustainable sourcing, and delivers 3rd party certified science-based assurances about sustainable beef production in Canada. Learn more at crsbcertified.ca
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The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency Says Farewell to Long Serving General Manager January 1, 2024 - Calgary, AB - The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) has bid a fond farewell to its long serving General Manager Anne Brunet-Burgess. Anne joined the CCIA as GM in 2015 and since then has led the organization through several important milestones, as well as enhancing the Agency’s reputation within industry. Recognized for her knowledge and passionate advocacy of Canada’s traceability program for livestock, Anne has overseen a number of major initiatives, including the opening of the CCIA’s wholly owned and operated National Distribution Centre in Calgary, which distributed over 4 million RFID tags across Canada in its first full year of operation. Other achievements include the expansion of the CCIA’s value added services which have been driven by the Agency’s impressive data solution and management expertise gained from its knowledge and experience in developing the Canadian Livestock Traceability System (CLTS) database. Through this, the CCIA has become the sole verifier for Chain of Custody (CoC) services for the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) and performs a similar role for one of Canada biggest beef processors, Cargill. Chair of CCIA’s Board, Lyle Miller, said: “Anne will be hugely missed by both staff and board members at CCIA, her contribution to industry over the last eight years through the CCIA has been truly amazing. We are very sad to see her leave, but we all wish her nothing but the very best for the future.” Anne leaves the CCIA to join the agriculture division of MNP; news regarding her successor will be published in due course.
ABOUT THE CCIA The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) is led by a Board of Directors representing 15 livestock organizations across Canada, including: livestock producers, auction markets, livestock dealers, feedlots, veterinarians, and processors. The CCIA is an independent non-profit organization and the responsible administrator of traceability for beef cattle, bison, sheep, and (pending regulation) goats and cervids; (except for Quebec where the CCIA only administers bison and goats). During the last 25 years the CCIA has grown to become an award-winning global leader in livestock data management, proudly working alongside the many organizations that work to make Canada’s livestock industry one of the safest and most trusted in the world. For further information about the CCIA please visit: www.canadaid.ca For all media enquiries please contact: Richard Hilton, CCIA Communications Manager: rhilton@canadaid.ca
Province Issues Notice of Rising Water Levels on Red River, Advises Caution (Province of Manitoba news release, January 4, 2024) Manitoba Transportation and
Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre advises rising water levels along the Red River north of Emerson due to significant precipitation that occurred in the United States’ portion of the Red River basin. The Hydrologic Forecast Centre indicated the southern portion of the Red River basin in the United States received up to 80 millimetres of precipitation as rain and snow mix between Dec. 24 and 27. This has resulted in an increase in water levels north of the border. Water levels have increased by about five feet near Emerson and are peaking. Water levels continue to rise north of Emerson bringing a three- to five-foot rise as the river approaches Winnipeg in the next three to five days. This rise in water levels may lift up the ice and create open water conditions near the river shorelines. People are advised to take precautions. Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure will provide spring flood outlooks in the later weeks of February and March as in previous years.
Cooking with Canada Beef Contest to Kick Off New Year consumers should purchase Canadian beef. To introduce consumers to this new scanning capability, Canada Beef will launch its Cooking with Canadian Beef Contest. This national contest will be supported by a multi-layered promotional campaign which includes signage in the meat department at more than 3,300 retail locations across the country. The initiative will also be featured in social media, consumer and industry publications and Canada Beef newsletters. The campaign will encourage consumers to scan a QR code to enter the Gateway website and gain a contest entry for a chance to win one of 30 prize packages. Additional entries can be earned by completing tasks that educate consumers about the Gateway’s capabilities and content. This image is an example of the artwork for the contest ad. The Cooking with Canadian Beef Contest is open to all individuals who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory of residence. The campaign will run from January 25 until March 10, 2024.
(Canada Beef Performs Newsletter – January 2024) Over the past year, Canada Beef has been building the capacity to enable Canadian consumers to scan existing bar codes on beef packages with a smartphone using the Canadian Beef Information Gateway (Gateway). The Gateway currently supports barcodes from more than 30 retailers who represent most of the beef sold in Canadian grocery stores. Scanning barcodes will provide dedicated information about a specific product, including recipes, videos, storage, and preparation tips, as well as nutrition information. The Gateway also highlights content from provincial cattle organizations and provides an overview of why
Canada Beef President Michael Young said the ability to scan the existing barcode on beef packages represents a convenient solution for both retailers and Canadian consumers. “The Cooking with Canadian Beef Contest is dedicated to creating awareness of the Gateway to support our ability to educate consumers in the years ahead,” he said. The consumer aspect is part of a larger Gateway initiative that will target consumers and industry professionals in the domestic retail and foodservice sectors, Young noted. “The Gateway will also be expanding to international markets as part of our commitment to promoting Canadian beef in the global marketplace,” he said.
Manitoba RCMP Monthly Crime Statistics for November 2023 January 2, 2024 RCMP News Release
West District
Calls for Service for November 2022 vs. November 2023:
Common Police Activities: -+7% (486 to 520)
East District: +4% (5,633 to 5,841) North District: +4% (4,771 to 4,951) West District: +6% (3,749 to 3,957)
Crime against Property: +29% (588 to 759) Crime against Person: +12% (312 to 348) Drug Enforcement: +48% (33 to 49) North District
Overall, the Calls for Service counts increased by 4% (14,153 to 14,749).
Common Police Activities: +2% (740 to 755)
Crime Statistics
Crime against Property: +7% (1,360 to 1,458)
East District
Crime against Person: +7% (882 to 948)
Common Police Activities: -4% (690 to 664)
Drug Enforcement: +12% (42 to 47)
Crime against Property: +32% (738 to 975)
For a listing of the communities served by each District, please visit: https://www.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/mb/stats/districts-eng.htm.
Crime against Person: +25% (355 to 445) Drug Enforcement: +12% (25 to 28)
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The complete statistics can be found here: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/mb/stats/indexeng.htm
Draft 14 Manitoba Beef Producers’ 45th Annual General Meeting Agenda Location: Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, 3550 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB The Manitoba Beef Advantage Day One − Thursday, February 8, 2024 9:00
Registration Begins and Trade Show Opens
10:00 – 12:00
Industry Knowledge Session
The Manitoba Competitive Advantage • Ontario feedlot operator on sourcing Manitoba cattle – Jack Chaffe, Chaffe Farms • Sustainability and beef production – Sarah Klopatek, JBS Chief Livestock Scientist (virtual) • Cattle marketing options and what works from one producer’s perspective – speaker TBC • Corn-based production and why it makes increasing sense – Brett Graham, Syngenta 12:00
Lunch for registered AGM delegates
12:45
Screening of MBP-funded videos highlighting beef production in Manitoba • Great Tastes of Manitoba beef producer family profiles • Fields to Forks video featuring Manitoba beef producers
MBP’s Annual General Meeting Convenes 1:00 – 1:10
MBP General Manager Carson Callum calls meeting to order
1:10 – 1:30
Greetings from Elected Officials • Hon. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food ‒ virtual • Hon. Ron Kostyshyn, Minister of Agriculture – in person • Heather Stefanson, Interim Leader of the Official Opposition or Ag Critic Jeff Bereza -- invited
1:30 – 2:15
Business Portion of the Annual General Meeting ▪ Approval of Agenda ▪ Report from the President ▪ Report from the General Manager ▪ Report from the Finance Chair • Review of MBP’s audited financial statement • Appointment of MBP auditor for the upcoming fiscal year ▪ Introduction and ratification of MBP directors
2:15 – 3:00
Resolutions Debate (Part 1) ▪ Adoption of Standing Rules for Resolutions Session
3:00– 3:30
Coffee Break and Opportunity to Visit Trade Show
3:30 – 4:00
Resolutions Debate (Part 2) if required (If time permits: PSE video Reduce, Reuse, Ruminate)
DRAFT Agenda, MBP’S 45TH Annual General Meeting, Feb. 8-9. 2024, Victoria Inn, Brandon
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4:00 – 4:15
RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit ‒ RCMP Cpl. Owen Third
4:15 ‒ 5:15
Keynote Speaker: Shaun Haney, RealAgriculture
5:30
Cocktail Hour
6:30
MBP President’s Dinner A. Opening Remarks from the MBP President B. Dinner and dessert C. Greetings from Hon. Ron Kostyshyn, Minister of Agriculture D. Presentation of Manitoba’s Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) E. Recognition of retiring director Nancy Howatt, District 2 F. Presentation of MBP’s Lifetime Achievement Award
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Entertainment Comedian Aisha Alfa
Friday, February 9, 2024 8:00 – 8:30
Coffee service, trade show opens
8:30 – 8:45
Livestock Predation Prevention Project update • Ray Bittner, Project Lead
8:45 -- 9:20
Title to be determined, but will be related to Canadian agricultural policy • Dr. Al Mussell, Director of Research, Canadian Agri-Policy Institute – confirmed
9:20 – 9:50
Coffee Break and Opportunity to Visit Trade Show
9:50 – 11:20 • • • • •
Roundtable Updates and Q&A With National Beef Organizations Beef Cattle Research Council – Andrea Brocklebank, Executive Director – confirmed Canadian Cattle Association – speaker to be confirmed Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef – Ryan Beierbach, Board Chair – confirmed National Cattle Feeders Association – Will Lowe, Board Chair – confirmed Canada Beef – Eric Bienvenue, Incoming President – confirmed
11:20 ‒ 11:55
Market Update • Canfax ‒ Brenna Grant, Executive Director – confirmed
11:55
MBP President’s Closing Remarks
12:45 to 2:30
Producer Workshop • Data collection and how to best utilize it once you have it Note: This workshop is free for producers, but lunch is not included.
DRAFT Agenda, MBP’S 45TH Annual General Meeting, Feb. 8-9. 2024, Victoria Inn, Brandon
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Resolutions Suggestion Form for 45th Manitoba Beef Producers AGM MBP’s board of directors is now accepting in writing suggested resolutions for potential debate at its 45th Annual General Meeting set for February 8-9, 2024, back at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre at 3550 Victoria Avenue in Brandon. If the resolution is deemed to be in order by MBP’s Resolutions Committee it will be considered for debate at the AGM. In consultation with the resolution’s author, proposed resolutions may be subject to editing by MBP for clarity and to ensure consistency of formatting across all resolutions. Please note: If the resolution covers off matters on which MBP is already conducting advocacy work, it may be deemed to be redundant and not taken forward for debate so as to ensure there is time to debate resolutions on emerging matters. As well, it is also important that proposed resolutions deal with something that is potentially achievable and clearly state the actions you are asking MBP to consider taking. The sample resolution format is below and two examples are on the second page. Send the proposed resolution and your contact information to info@mbbeef.ca to the attention of General Manager Carson Callum and Policy Analyst Maureen Cousins. Or, you may fax it to 1-204-774-3264 or mail it to 220-530 Century Street, Winnipeg MB R3H 0Y4. They will be accepted for consideration until 9 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2024. All resolutions for debate will be posted on MBP’s website. Whereas
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Be it resolved to recommend that Manitoba Beef Producers
Your name: Address: (include MBP District number if known) Phone Number:
Email Address:
Canadians Can Now Access New Look and Experience of My Service Canada Account dashboard (December 27, 2023 Employment and Social Development Canada News Release) Over 5.6
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million people have a My Service Canada Account (MSCA), which they can use to get services and information on Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Social Insurance Number (SIN) and more. Whether clients need to check the status of a claim at 2:00 a.m., find out when their next benefit payment is coming, or verify the amount of benefit payments they will be receiving, all they need to do is to sign in to MSCA. Service Canada is working to continuously improve the MSCA experience for clients so that no matter where or when they need to access it, the application works easily, seamlessly and intuitively. Service Canada’s next step in this continuous improvement is the launch of a new MSCA dashboard. The new-look dashboard gives users a more complete view of all their benefits, services and information on a single page when they log in to their accounts, rather than navigating through separate pages for each. This new dashboard has been launched as a beta version, with an invitation at the top of the page for users to opt-in and try it out, and then provide their feedback. Client feedback will be incorporated into future updates, with the new dashboard officially set to replace the current version in summer 2024. Quick facts
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SAVE THE DATE MARCH 12 - 14, 2024
SUSTAINABILITY OF CANADIAN AGRICULTURE 2024 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Embracing Change for a Sustainable Future Photo: D.J. Cattani
Tuesday, March 12
The Role of Indigenous Perspectives in Reshaping our Food Systems
Wednesday, March 13 Water....At the Root of it All HOLOS model workshop
Thursday, March 14
Adopting Precision Technologies for a Sustainable Future
Visit us at:
https://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/sustainability-canadian-agriculture-2024