The federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers [in Canada] announced that all major retailers have agreed to join the code of conduct, including Walmart and Costco, which until now had yet to sign onto the agreement. …
For nearly 50 years, Canadian consumers have had limited access to imported dairy products. Recent increases in tariff rate quotas means that consumers access to these products could expand. While Canada now has domestic and international options on the shelves, labeling has become a crucial factor in consumer preference. …
The cost of the “temporary suspension” of Canadian pork and beef exports to China imposed on June 25 is approaching $100 million and the longer it continues, the greater the risk to Canadian jobs. As we enter the third month of suspension, the pork and beef sectors are calling on the Government to make clear their strategy to reopen the Chinese market and ensure we have more options for export diversification when such issues arise. …
B.C. farm growers are facing uncertainty after the European Union’s announcement it will stop importing some Canadian fruits starting Sept. 1. …
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, was in Morell, PEI, today to announce more than $49,000 in funding for P.E.I Mussel King Inc. …
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