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Informa Economics says the value of the Canadian dollar will be a key factor influencing the profitability of Canadian pork producers in the coming months.

Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture met on a range of issues critical to the long term success of farmers and the agricultural and agri-food sector across the country.

A framework designed to respond to challenges facing Manitoba during the global recession, preserve services for families such as health care, education and training, and enhancing public safety was unveiled today during the launch of the fourth session of the 39th legislative assembly.

The Government of Canada is helping to open new markets for Manitoba beef by conditionally approving a loan of up to $10 million to Keystone Processors Ltd. to upgrade a beef processing plant.

Rosann Wowchuk, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives, and Candice Hoeppner, Member of Parliament for Portage-Lisgar, visited Portage la Prairie’s Food Development Centre to meet with FDC CEO Linda Lowry and kick-off the expansion made possible through federal and provincial funding.

The Honourable Vic Toews, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Provencher announced support for the communities of Saint-Georges, Sainte-Agathe and Glenlea.

The agri-food processing industry, Quebec’s largest employer in the manufacturing sector, is facing numerous challenges because of the economic crisis.

The Government of Canada is investing in new technology that will result in new products for Canadians, more jobs for the community and new markets for farmers.

The Government of Canada is investing $32 million in the Canada Brand initiative to put the maple leaf brand on the top quality products Canadian farmers grow and increase sales around the world.

The Honourable Vic Toews, President of the Treasury Board and the Member of Parliament for Provencher, and the Honourable Ron Lemieux, Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, today announced that communities across Manitoba will benefit from more than $55.9 million in joint federal-provincial investments for key infrastructure projects worth more than $83.2 million, thanks to a partnership between the governments of Canada and Manitoba.