This page is updated on a monthly basis. For the latest information visit the main news releases and statements page.
December
- Governments Improve Food Safety in Ontario’s Licensed Meat Plants (December 22, 2020)
- Minister Bibeau announces appointments to the Canadian Grain Commission (December 21, 2020)
- Governments Support Beef Farmers and Protect Food Supply Chains (December 18, 2020)
- Government of Canada rolling out $100M in added support to food security organizations during COVID-19 pandemic (December 18, 2020)
- Good things growing thanks to Canadian Agricultural Partnership investments (December 18, 2020)
- Government of Canada supporting Manitoba farmers to develop and implement solutions to combat climate change (December 16, 2020)
- Governments Helping Ontario Agri-Food Businesses Increase Online Sales (December 10, 2020)
- Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Renew Commitment to Develop Young Agriculture Leaders in Saskatchewan (December 9, 2020)
- Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce the Saskatchewan Agriculture Scholarship (December 9, 2020)
- Minister Bibeau announces $3.7 million for programs that help farmers manage risk at Agricultural Excellence Conference (December 8, 2020)
- Minister Bibeau announces new support for Quebec farmers at the Union des producteurs agricoles' annual congress (December 1, 2020)
November
- Government of Canada announces investments to support supply-managed dairy, poultry and egg farmers (November 28, 2020)
- Canada's Ministers of Agriculture focus on important support measures for farmers and processors at their annual conference (November 27, 2020)
- Governments Taking Action to Meet Demands of Ontario's Meat Sector and Support Farmers (November 27, 2020)
- Canadian Ministers of Agriculture better position farmers and processors for recovery and growth
(November 20, 2020) - Government of Canada launches Food Waste Reduction Challenge (November 19, 2020)
- Laval and Montreal food processors receive support to protect employees (November 12, 2020)
- Government of Canada invests $1.9 million to further protect Manitoba farm workers during COVID-19 (November 10, 2020)
- Revamped CanExport program will help small agri-food businesses (November 6, 2020)
- Government of Canada joins Food Banks Canada in improving food security for rural and northern communities (November 6, 2020)
- New Pork Promotion and Research Agency will help Canada's pork producers thrive (November 5, 2020)
- Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest in project to address the need for skilled workers in Manitoba's agriculture sector (November 4, 2020)
- Government of Canada invests $7.5 million to further protect Quebec farm workers during COVID-19
(November 3, 2020) - Improving competitiveness for Alberta beekeepers (November 2, 2020)
- Minister Bibeau highlights government support and announces new financial tools to help fruit and vegetable growers (November 2, 2020)
- Government of Canada extends support program for farmers and processors to protect temporary foreign workers' health and safety during pandemic (November 2, 2020)
October
- Government of Canada invests $945,000 to further protect Prince Edward Island farm workers during COVID-19 (October 29, 2020)
- Call for projects under the Programme de développement des marchés bioalimentaires (October 28, 2020)
- Government of Canada invests $4.9 million to further protect British Columbia farm workers during COVID-19 (October 27, 2020)
- Canada and Nova Scotia Launch $1M Program to Protect Farm Workers (October 23, 2020)
- Government of Canada celebrates 75th anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (October 22, 2020)
- Animal health research boost for University of Calgary (October 16, 2020)
- Organizations in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean receive funding to improve food security (October 16, 2020)
- Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest in Manitoba's beekeeping industry (October 14, 2020)
- Supporting Quebec food processors in their effort to protect employees (October 14, 2020)
- Governments Investing $26.6 Million to Further Protect Ontario Agri-Food Workers During COVID-19 (October 13, 2020)
- Vegetable Cold Storage Facilities Will Grow Food Self-Sufficiency (October 9, 2020)
- Government of Canada announces three projects under the Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (October 9, 2020)
- Supporting Quebec farmers' sustainable clean technology projects (October 8, 2020)
- Government of Canada supports Ontario dairy processors to enhance productivity and protect worker health (October 7, 2020)
- Protecting the health and safety of farm workers during COVID-19 (October 5, 2020)
- Helping agri-food businesses with Canada Brand digital marketing during COVID-19 (October 2, 2020)
- Nunavut receives federal funding to improve food security for Northern families (October 2, 2020)
- Agriculture supports economic innovation and jobs (October 2, 2020)
- Canada and Ontario Strengthening Farmers and Food Supply Through Skilled Trades Training (October 2, 2020)
September
- Governments of Canada and Manitoba announce the creation of a new protein research strategy for Manitoba (September 28, 2020)
- Governments of Canada and Manitoba support new approach to agricultural programming in schools (September 25, 2020)
- Empowering women leadership in the agriculture and agri-food sector (September 18, 2020)
- Governments Help Ontario Farmers Bring High-Quality Products to Market (September 10, 2020)
- Helping organic growers meet demand for Canadian-made organics (September 10, 2020)
- Protecting the safety of agri-food workers through the Emergency Processing Fund (September 4, 2020)
- Inaugural meeting of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council – helping shape the future of agriculture and food (September 3, 2020)
- Government of Canada investment brings fish and seafood surplus food to Indigenous communities (September 3, 2020)
August
- Governments Help Ontario Food Processors become more Innovative and Competitive: Funding will improve food safety and productivity (August 27, 2020)
- Minister Bibeau visits Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine producers and processors (August 24, 2020)
- Surplus Food Rescue Program provides up to $15.5 million to Canadian fish and seafood industry (August 24, 2020)
- Governments of Canada and Manitoba announce $2.5 million to support Merit Functional Foods (August 20, 2020)
- Canada, British Columbia support innovation on the farm (August 14, 2020)
- Quebec vegetable producers set to grow with investments in innovative technology and processes (August 13, 2020)
- New Brunswick Indigenous Agriculture Development Program now accepting applications (August 13, 2020)
- Government of Canada investment brings nutritious surplus food to vulnerable Canadians (August 13, 2020)
- Investment in the Taber Irrigation District benefits local farmers (August 10, 2020)
July
- Improving irrigation in southeast Alberta (July 31, 2020)
- Helping Ontario Farmers Protect our Water and Lakes (July 29, 2020)
- Minister Bibeau Announces Membership of Canada's First-Ever Agricultural Youth Council (July 24, 2020)
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Program fully subscribed to create approximately 800 youth jobs in the coming year (July 23, 2020)
- Governments of Canada and Manitoba announce new program to help agri-processors mitigate the spread of COVID-19 (July 20, 2020)
- Governments announce support for Northern Manitoba food security (July 13, 2020)
- New plan helps island farmers adapt to climate change (July 13, 2020)
- Governments support local cooking initiative with Manitoba Association of Home Economists (July 10, 2020)
- Minister Bibeau highlights federal investments in food security and celebrates milestone with La Tablée des Chefs (July 10, 2020)
- Supporting food security in Québec City region (July 10, 2020)
- Canada and Ontario Supporting Farmers through Enhanced Insurance Protection (July 9, 2020)
- Emergency Response: The Governments of Canada and Quebec Join Forces to Help Quebec Fish Farmers (July 9, 2020)
June
- Support for Indigenous entrepreneurs helps bring agriculture to more communities (June 30, 2020)
- Support for local cheese processing business in Racine, Quebec (June 25, 2020)
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau speaks with European Union's Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Janusz Wojciechowski (June 23, 2020)
- Boosting Canada's reputation as a global leader in plant proteins (June 22, 2020)
- Ottawa and Quebec Provide $375,315 in Financial Assistance to Le Petit Abattoir Solidarity Co-op (June 22, 2020)
- Canada and Ontario Support Beef and Hog Farmers During COVID-19 (June 17, 2020)
- Government of Canada implements surplus food rescue program to help alleviate food concerns of vulnerable Canadians (June 15, 2020)
- Maintaining and strengthening Canada's food production and processing sector (June 12, 2020)
- Government of Canada launches second call for proposals under the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (June 9, 2020)
- Supporting Alberta's Beekeepers during COVID-19 (June 5, 2020)
May
- Government of Canada enhances Youth Employment and Skills Program to help create new positions for youth in the agriculture sector (May 26, 2020)
- Helping the dairy sector mitigate the impact of COVID-19 (May 15, 2020)
- Helping British Columbia agriculture and food businesses plan for COVID-19 recovery (May 15, 2020)
- Farm Credit Canada-backed fund offers innovative and flexible solutions for uncertain times (May 14, 2020)
- Canada and Ontario Take Steps to Further Protect Farm Workers (May 14, 2020)
- Canada and Ontario Take Additional Steps to Protect Agri-Food Workers During COVID-19 (May 8, 2020)
- Employee training supports for agri-businesses (May 8, 2020)
April
- Governments of Canada and Manitoba Announce Support for Local Food Producers and Farmers' Markets (April 27, 2020)
- Minister Bibeau announces appointment to Farm Credit Canada (April 26, 2020)
- Governments Invest $2.5 Million to Grow Agri-food e-Business During COVID-19 (April 24, 2020)
- Agristability Interim Payments Increased For Saskatchewan Producers (April 24, 2020)
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau speaks with Mexico's Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Victor Villalobos (April 24, 2020)
- Canada and Ontario Supporting Agri-food Sector Supply Chain During COVID-19 (April 17, 2020)
- Info Bulletin - AgriStability 2020 enrollment deadline extended (April 17, 2020)
- Keeping Canadians and workers in the food supply chain safe (April 13, 2020)
March
- Governments announce extension to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Deadline (March 30, 2020)
- Government of Canada research investment to help manage costly potato disease (March 11, 2020)
- Minister Bibeau in Charlottetown in Support of Young Leaders in Agriculture (March 6, 2020)
- Investing to support clean technologies in agriculture (March 5, 2020)
- Hope Blooms Receives Federal Funding to Make Local Food More Accessible in Halifax (March 4, 2020)
- Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia invest in farm sustainability and growth (March 4, 2020)
- Funding boosts support for British Columbia farm co-operatives (March 2, 2020)
February
- Investing in new initiative to support agriculture sustainability efforts (February 25, 2020)
- Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce enhancements to the 2020 Crop Insurance Program (February 25, 2020)
- Minister Bibeau in the U.S. to Meet with Agricultural Leaders (February 21, 2020)
- B.C. farmers and food processors upgrading tracking systems (February 21, 2020)
- Chocolate investment sweetens export opportunity (February 21, 2020)
- Canada and Ontario Invest in Cattle Industry Competitiveness (February 19, 2020)
- Livestock Producers Receive Tax Relief for 2019 (February 18, 2020)
- Government of Canada committed to Manitoba agriculture (February 14, 2020)
- Government of Canada supports new pilot risk management tool for pork producers (February 13, 2020)
- Government of Canada helps grain farmers manage risk and build public trust (February 12, 2020)
- New grain dryer program for Alberta farmers hit with tough harvest (February 10, 2020)
- Governments Supporting Ontario Grape Growers (February 10, 2020)
- Minister Bibeau Celebrates Canada's Agriculture Day (February 10, 2020)
- Minister Bibeau announces appointments to Canadian Dairy Commission (February 5, 2020)
January
- Research Project Focusing on Province-specific Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture (January 29, 2020)
- Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan make $8.1 million investment in livestock and forage research (January 29, 2020)
- Funding boost pollinates innovations for bee hives and cranberries (January 27, 2020)
- Minister launches Canada's first agricultural youth council (January 24, 2020)
- Governments of Canada and Ontario Take Steps to Improve Food Safety (January 16, 2020)
- Governments invest $11 million to support agriculture crop research (January 14, 2020)
- Governments supporting Ontario's beekeeping sector (January 13, 2020)
- Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation's Hay Disaster Benefit Activated For 2019 (January 10, 2020)
- Helping Bring Ontario Agri-food Innovations to Market (January 10, 2020)