News - Canada

Canadian strawberry growers will benefit from research and innovation that will improve competitiveness for the sector and boost profits for farmers.

The Government of Canada is investing to support international expansion and market growth for Canadian farmers, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced.

The Government of Canada introduced the Canadian Wheat Board Payments and Election Reform Act to strengthen farmers’ voice within the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) and streamline the process required to deliver payments to producers.

The Government of Canada is helping the packaging industry strengthen its food safety systems across the country.

Canada will take a leading role in agricultural trade relations by hosting the Cairns Group Ministerial Meeting in 2011.

Canadian farmers produce the safest high-quality food in the world and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz led a mission to Japan to create new export opportunities by meeting with newly elected officials and kickstarting the Brand Canada Initiative in Japan with an initial investment of $1 million.

Applications are now available for the Business Skills Suite of programs recently launched under the Growing Forward partnership between the governments of Canada and Manitoba.

Applications are now available for the Environmental Farm Action Program (EFAP).

Canada’s seed sector is a key economic driver, contributing $3.95 billion in economic activity, employing over 14,000 Canadians and attracting over $569 million in international sales.