The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the licences of Purely Canada Foods.
Grain commission revokes Purely Canada licence
Yukon farming expands despite challenges
Small farms provide local food to residents of the territory through grocery stores, farmers markets and the farmgate
Artic farming in Canada: Small farms in the Yukon are providing local food to residents of the territory through grocery stores, farmers markets and the farmgate.
Agriculture ministers talk risk management and regulations
Annual meeting in Yukon delved into support programs, chemical regulations and capital gains among other issues
Annual meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ag ministers in the Yukon delved into support programs, chemical regulations and capital gains among other issues.
Bourgault fined following accident
The company pleaded guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court July 22 to one violation of occupational health and safety regulations.
Jasper fires force trains to go slow
CN has resumed service but at a reduced speed through the area
The Canadian National Railway line through Jasper, Alta,. is open, but trains are moving slowly due to the wildfire that destroyed a significant part of the community this week. The implications for grain movement are unknown, but unloads are already down at the port of Vancouver.
Ag ministers discuss BRM changes
Canada’s agriculture ministers wrapped up their annual meeting in Whitehorse Friday saying they continue to look at changes to business risk management programs to make them more responsive.
Carbon tax rebate available to farms with employees
The Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses was announced in this year’s federal budget, and while details are still scant, it will return a portion of the price on pollution through a refundable tax credit.
Leon Manufacturing for sale
Yorkton manufacturer's assets for sale as part of receivership process
The company, along with Ram Industries Inc., was placed in receivership June 11 after numerous financial difficulties were reported and the company missed payments to BMO. It owes BMO more than $16.6 million.
Capital gains changes continue to draw farm concerns
Organizations say increasing the inclusion rate will affect intergenerational transfer
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture said it was frustrated changes to the capital gains tax could undermine intergenerational farm transfers and that Ottawa ignored the calls for further work on the planned changes.
MFGA applauds Senate soil report
The report looks into the relationship between soil health, and Canada's overall economic and environmental wellbeing
The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association says Senate soil report should translate to action and wider adoption of farm practices that support soil health.
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