Minister Of Agriculture

• Sask. minister apologizes for nominating man with assault charges for public service medal

  Jim Wickett was nominated for the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal after he was charged with assaulting his wife and possessing a firearm without a licence.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2023
  
• BC SPCA renews calls to end the transport of live horses overseas

  The petition outlines how the transport inhumanly affects horses over the course of the trip.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2022
  
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• Agriculture ministers reach deal on new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

  $500 million in new funds brings the total funding envelope to about $3.5 billion.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2022
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• Alberta’s agri-food industry has potential to kick-start economy post pandemic: report

  A report released last week by The School of Public Policy referred to Alberta’s agri-food industry as a "gentle giant that’s about to awaken."

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2021
• Montreal bread recalled because it may contain pieces of wood

  The recall comes after it was discovered that the breads may contain pieces of wood.

  Consumer

  Jan 18, 2020
• Premier Doug Ford to discuss agriculture in Woodstock on Tuesday

  The Progressive Conservative leader will be in Woodstock hosting a roundtable discussion with local farmers and industry organizations at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show.

  Politics

  Sep 10, 2019
• Agriculture minister in Vernon to announce extension of government farm insurance program

  A joint federal and provincial insurance program called AgriStability helps to compensate farmers if they face large financial losses.

  Politics

  Mar 11, 2019
• Review clears B.C. animal testing lab of potential conflicts around fish farms

  "We are regarding it as very good news," said B.C.'s Agriculture Minister.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2018
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• Weather pushes Ontario farmers to brink of disaster

  Local farmers are having a tough time surviving the recent weather patterns; the government is now promoting is risk management program.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2017
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• BC SPCA investigating Abbotsford poultry farm for alleged animal cruelty

  The BC SPCA is appealing to the provincial government to adopt standards that already exist for domesticated animals, to be applied to farm animals.

  Crime

  Jul 4, 2017