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Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program

As part of Canada’s Agriculture Day earlier this week, Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced the new Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program, an investment of $50.3 million over five years. Funding available through this program will help facilitate the sector's ability to address emerging issues and capitalize on opportunities.

Caitlynn Reesor has the details (1:36 minutes) (753 Kb)

Applications for the program are now being accepted online.

Source : Alberta agriculture and forestry

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Minister Heath MacDonald launches consultations on agricultural policy framework

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Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald speaks with reporters in Ottawa following the launch of public consultations on the government’s next agricultural policy framework.

Also speaking are Sophie Chatel (parliamentary secretary to the agriculture minister), Yasir Naqvi (MP for Ottawa Centre), Kerry-Leigh Burchill (director general of the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum), and Keith Currie (president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture).