Although the enrolment deadline for 2026 has passed you can still participate in AgriStability as a late participant. Under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, governments can agree to allow producers to join the program after the enrolment deadline if there is a significant downturn in a farm sector and a gap in participation.
To address the financial challenges many producers in Manitoba are facing due to the impacts from extreme wet conditions resulting in flooding, the governments of Canada and Manitoba have agreed to late participation for 2026. This will ensure all Manitoba producers can access AgriStability support for the 2026 program year to help protect the viability of their farm.
Apply for AgriStability as a late participant
You can apply as a late participant, if you:
- did not receive an Enrolment Notice and did not enrol in the program
- received an Enrolment Notice but opted out of the program before the deadline to confirm participation
- received an Enrolment Notice but did not pay your fee by the final fee deadline
Step 1. Pay your fee
If you didn't receive a 2026 Enrolment Notice or received an Enrolment Notice but opted out of the program before the deadline, you'll pay a fee in 2 portions:
- An up-front non-refundable amount of $300 before we will process your form ($245 fee plus $55 Administrative Cost Share)
- $3.15 for every $1,000 of reference margin covered (minus the $245 fee you have already paid)
- You're only required to pay this portion of the fee if you receive a benefit
- We'll calculate this portion of the fee when we process your form and automatically deduct it from your benefit, if you receive one
The deadline to pay your $300 up-front fee is September 30, 2027; however, we won't process your form until we receive your fee.
You can pay your $300 up-front fee:
- online or by telebanking through your financial institution if they provide this service
- Pay your fee to “AAFC AgriStability AgriInvest” using your PIN
- by cheque payable to “The Receiver General for Canada”
- Include your PIN on your cheque and send your payment to:
AgriStability Administration
PO Box 3200
Winnipeg MB R3C 5R7
- Include your PIN on your cheque and send your payment to:
If you received a 2026 Enrolment Notice but didn't pay your fee by the final fee deadline, you can still enter the program as a late participant. However, instead of paying the late two-portion fee, you must pay the fee shown on the Enrolment Notice that you received. We must receive the fee before we'll process your form.
Step 2. Complete and submit a 2026 AgriStability form
Corporations and co-operatives complete an AgriStability 2026 Statement A – corporation, co-operative and special individual form and can submit a form once they have completed their 2026 fiscal year.
The 2026 form for individuals will be available on the website in February 2027.
The initial deadline to submit a 2026 form is June 30, 2027. You can submit a form until September 30, 2027; however, we'll reduce your benefit by $500 for each month (or part of month) we receive it after the initial deadline.
File your form electronically to the Canada Revenue Agency or send us a paper copy by fax or mail.
Step 3. We'll process your form
- We'll send you additional forms to complete if more information is needed to calculate your benefit
- Once your form is processed, we'll send you a Calculation of Program Benefits Notice and an AgriStability benefit if applicable
Late participation penalty
Your benefits will be reduced by 20% for late participation.
Don’t miss out on AgriStability benefits in the future. Participating in the program each year will give you access to full AgriStability benefits and help protect your farm business against financial losses should a similar event reoccur.
For more information on late participation, see What is late participation?