Agriculture and Agri-Food's mandate letter commitments, and reflect broader Government of Canada priorities. [2] Because of changes in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's reporting framework in fiscal year 2018–19, the 2016–17 actual full-time equivalents and the 2017–18 actual full-time equivalents have been crosswalked from the previous Programs to the 2019–20 Core Responsibilities. Her commitment to the empowerment of women and girls internationally earned her the World Vision Voice of Children Award in 2019 and the CARE Global Leaders Network Humanitarian Award in 2018.

To support farmers as they succeed and grow, lead the consolidation of existing federal financial and advisory services currently scattered among several agencies.

11/20/2019 15:03 EST | Updated 11/21/2019 11:47 EST The Full List Of Canadian Cabinet Ministers For 2019 Some big names have been moved around including Chrystia Freeland and Catherine McKenna. The Department will promote new trade opportunities in Europe and Asia, particularly those resulting from the implementation of the Canada-European Union 1985, c. A-9), Year of incorporation / commencement: 1994. I want Canadians to look on their own government with pride and trust. Make a reservation arrow_forward. The agreement preserves the existing commitments for agriculture under the former North American Free Trade Agreement while securing additional market access for agricultural exports of sugar and sugar-containing products, margarine, peanuts and peanut butter. This report also provides detailed She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a graduate diploma in Environmental Management from the Université de Sherbrooke. Work with the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages to create a new fund to help producers and processors close the technology and infrastructure gap in order to develop domestic and international markets. The Future-Oriented Condensed Statement of Operations provides a general overview of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's operations.

Markets; Science and Innovation; and Sector Risk.

Continue to protect supply-managed agricultural sectors and work with them to develop a vision of the future. Under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, producers continue to have access to a robust suite of Business Risk Management programs to help manage the impacts of these kinds of risks, protect their livelihood, and ultimately grow their business. Farm Management Canada is holding its Agricultural Excellence Conference in Fredericton from Dec. 2 to 4. In addition, agriculture plays a key role in meeting the Government’s commitments related to clean growth and the climate change agenda. implement a number of concrete actions in 2019–20, such as establishing an Ombudsperson office to build trust and capacity, and to provide an informal mechanism for employees to express concerns and seek assistance without fear of reprisal. The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Compton—Stanstead in 2015. As noted in the Guidelines, you must uphold the highest standards of honesty and impartiality, and both the performance of your official duties and the arrangement of your private affairs should bear the closest public scrutiny. Public Accounts of Canada 2019 Volume II—Top of the page Navigation. All Rights Reserved. Drought, along with excessive heat, can stress crops and livestock. Percentage change in agri-food products sold, Degree to which AAFC advances the resolution or the mitigation of market access barriers, WTO disputes and technical trade issues, Degree to which AAFC advances trade policy through negotiations, agreements and discussions, Percentage of AAFC scientific publications produced through collaboration, Number of citations as a proportion of AAFC scientific publications, Sector’s income as a proportion of historical income. Climate change can also increase pest incidence by creating more favourable conditions for pest survival and migration. In this role, Minister Bibeau works with provinces, territories, and agricultural stakeholders to ensure the well-being of farming families, the prosperity of rural Canada, and the protection of our environment. This policy has four areas of near-term action, including: Help Canadian communities access healthy food; Make Canadian food the top choice at home and abroad; Support food security in northern and indigenous communities; and. As Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, you will continue to support the agricultural sector so that it is a leader in job creation and innovation. The net cost of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's operations is projected to be $2.5 billion in 2019‒20, an expected increase of $293.9 million compared to 2018‒19 forecast results.

Supporting industry efforts to develop and adopt standards, systems, and tools will allow them to make verifiable claims about agriculture and agri-food products, and build public trust in Canada’s food supply chain. With investments such as this, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is helping to build consumer confidence and trust in the dairy industry, which will contribute to the growth and sustainability of the sector for decades to come. Combined with benefits under our existing trade agreements, Canadian farmers and food processors will have a competitive edge in about two-thirds of the global economy.

Through the AgriAssurance Program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is supporting efforts by the Dairy Farmers of Canada to enhance public trust in dairy production, through its quality assurance program, proAction. [6] Indicator has a three-year lag time; 2026 result will be available in December 2029. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada also works to increase opportunities for the sector to export its products by maintaining and expanding market access and advancing agricultural interests internationally. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada supports the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector through initiatives that promote innovation and competitiveness. Planned spending has not been adjusted to include new information contained in Budget 2019. Importantly, the Partnership will strengthen diversity by helping those who have been under-represented in agriculture historically – women, youth, and Indigenous communities. Together, activities related to sector risk help ensure a reliable supply of Canadian food products, and maintain public confidence in the agricultural supply chain.

In support of Canada's supply management system, Ministers reiterated the importance of providing compensation to supply-managed producers and processors in a full and fair way in response to the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. Alberta Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen said the rules introduced by the previous NDP “ultimately did not work.” CBC News has more. Other issues and ideas will arise or will come from Canadians, Parliament, stakeholders and the public service. Buyers are increasingly demanding that industry demonstrate and provide proof that its products have certain characteristics, or are produced using specific methods. To improve your browsing experience and view all content properly, please use one of the following browsers: Thank you for agreeing to serve Canadians as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada Mandate Letter. This is an obligation that is not fully discharged by simply acting within the law. Climate change, unpredictable weather patterns, and extreme weather events significantly impact Canadian agriculture with varying effect across regions. In particular, officials are to evaluate the impact of changes to the reference margin limit and changes to eligible expenses under AgriStability. Email: info@agr.gc.ca

These innovative research projects will help the agriculture industry meet the challenges of climate change by facilitating adoption of sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices on farms.

AAFC provides programs and services and works in collaboration with the sector to support its competitiveness at home and abroad. In 2019–20, the Department will focus on addressing the findings from the review of Business Risk Management programs that was completed in 2018.

The Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector brings significant economic benefits at both the provincial and national level.

The Department will also continue supporting industry-led efforts to develop and implement assurance systems that respond to consumer demands for specific product attributes, while protecting the sector from threats to plant and animal health. Message from the Minister — Help to feed your community. Continue to work with the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade to diversify Canada’s export markets. You will not receive a reply. This technology has the potential to positively impact the sector overall, where use of this specialized camera can help producers discover production problems, find solutions, and grow a consistent crop from year to year to remain competitive. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement in September 2017, and the entry into force of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership in December 2018. I am pleased to present to Parliament and Canadians the 2019–20 Departmental Plan for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. In 2019–20, as part of a broader revitalization of the Value Chain Roundtable model, the Department will explore opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of the Roundtables and to increase the representation of women, Indigenous Peoples, and youth in the agri-food sector. The 1st Annual Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture Minister’s Conference has been announced as taking place on March 3 and 4.

In addition, understanding that administrative burden is an issue for many, in particular for smaller producers, Ministers agreed to launch a pilot in select jurisdictions to make applying for support easier, by using tax return information to simplify the application process. By opening up and expanding markets for our agriculture and food products, Canada is making good progress towards our target of $75 billion in agri-food exports by 2025. The Government’s 2018 Fall Economic Statement took significant steps towards boosting the country's competitiveness, informed by the Economic Strategy Table recommendations. Innovative technologies, such as precision agriculture, can help mitigate these impacts and also have the potential to increase yields, thereby expanding sector competitiveness. Give particular attention to the Ethical Guidelines set out in Annex A of that document, which apply to you and your staff. A more detailed Future-Oriented Statement of Operations and associated notes, including a reconciliation of the net cost of operations to the requested authorities, are available on the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada website. Support the Minister of Health to ensure that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency is making science-based decisions that lead to the safe and sustainable use of crop protection products in Canada. The Department also includes the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency, a special operating agency that regulates and supervises pari-mutuel betting on horse racing at racetracks across Canada. Financial, human resources and performance information for the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Program Inventory is available in the GC InfoBase.