Commitments
Require Regular Legislative Reviews of the Farm Credit Canada Act
Amends the Farm Credit Canada Act to mandate regular legislative reviews, ensuring ongoing alignment with the needs of the agriculture and agri-food sector.
Agriculture and FoodConsolidate CFIA laboratory services
Consolidates laboratory services within the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to focus strictly on essential testing, avoiding the need for expensive capital upgrades.
Government ReformWind down the Agricultural Climate Solution Living Labs program
AAFC will terminate the Agricultural Climate Solution Living Labs program as part of its expenditure reduction strategy to refocus resources on core departmental mandates.
Agriculture and FoodInvest $97.5 million to temporarily increase the Advance Payments Program interest-free limits
Temporarily raises the interest-free limit for canola advances to $500,000 and for all producers to $250,000 to improve cash flow.
Agriculture and FoodInvest $75 million in the AgriMarketing Program for product diversification
Funds the AgriMarketing Program to help diversify and promote Canadian agricultural, fish, and seafood products internationally.
Agriculture and FoodEstablish mutual recognition of food safety standards with reliable trading partners
Works via CFIA to establish mutual recognition agreements on food safety standards with trading partners, accelerating new technology approvals.
Agriculture and FoodDouble the Canadian Agricultural Loans Act Program loan guarantee limit to $1 million
Expands the Canadian Agricultural Loans Act Program by doubling the loan guarantee limit to $1 million and extending terms to 20 years to assist young farmers.
Agriculture and FoodIncrease financial support for efficient farm equipment purchases
Provides financial support to help farmers and ranchers acquire more efficient equipment, aiming to reduce emissions and improve climate resiliency.
Agriculture and FoodMake permanent the $6 million revenue protection limit under the AgriStability Program
Permanently secures the $6 million revenue protection limit per farm under the AgriStability Program to shield farmers from tariffs and extreme weather.
Agriculture and FoodAmend mandates of CFIA and PMRA to include food security and cost considerations
Changes the regulatory frameworks for CFIA and PMRA to require consideration of food security and consumer costs alongside existing health and safety mandates.
Agriculture and FoodInvest in controlled environment agriculture facilities
Provides investments for greenhouses, hydroponics, and other controlled environment agriculture to boost domestic food production and security.
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