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Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau in the House of Commons March 22. (Budget.gc.ca via YouTube)

Agrifood a pillar in federal budget’s ‘innovation’ plan

The federal government’s latest budget puts up Canada’s agrifood sector as one of six “key areas” to benefit from a new national “Innovation and Skills Plan.” Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau on Wednesday unveiled a budget projecting $330.2 billion in expenses in 2017-18 against budgetary revenues of $304.7 billion, for a $28.5 billion deficit. The

Nova Scotia Finance Minister Randy Delorey lays out the budget for reporters Tuesday in Halifax. (NovaScotia.ca)

Crops

Nova Scotia pledges food donation tax credit in budget

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 19, 2016

A tax credit for Nova Scotia farmers who donate produce to local food banks is among the policy plans laid out in the province’s latest budget. Finance Minister Randy Delorey’s budget on Tuesday showed an overall $17.1 million net surplus position on $10.15 billion in total expenses and $10.26 billion in total revenues (minus $110.3

Confederation Building, St. John’s, N.L. (Gov.NL.ca)

Livestock

Newfoundland, in cost-cutting mode, scraps agrifood fund

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 15, 2016

A fund meant to support large-scale agrifood projects in Newfoundland and Labrador is a victim of spending cuts in the province’s latest budget. Finance Minister Cathy Bennett on Thursday mapped out an overall $8.48 billion provincial budget for 2016-17, with an expected deficit of $1.8 billion and a list of “measures to reduce spending.” For the

Livestock

Alberta to shut livestock, grain agencies in budget

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 14, 2016

Alberta’s farmers will be spared the new fuel levy planned for next year in the province’s latest budget, but can expect a number of farm agencies to close in the meantime as the province moves to curb spending. Provincial Finance Minister Joe Ceci on Thursday announced a 2016-17 budget with projected revenue of $41.38 billion,

Crops

Budget to boost ag research infrastructure, rural broadband

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 22, 2016

Funds to fix up Canada’s agricultural research stations and food safety labs and a new program to boost rural broadband coverage are among the nuggets for the farming sector in Tuesday’s federal budget. Overall, the Liberals’ first budget is based on $287.7 billion in revenues for 2016-17, against $291.4 billion in program expenses and $25.7

Livestock, Markets

Farm business tax credits on tap in Manitoba budget

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 30, 2015

Expansions and extensions for tax credits of use to Manitoba farmers and small agribusinesses were laid out Thursday in the province’s latest budget. Finance Minister Greg Dewar’s plan calls for an expansion of the province’s small business venture capital tax credit, broadening its list of eligible businesses to include “non-traditional farming” ventures, as well as

Markets

Eyes on election, Tories balance budget with asset sales

By GFM Network News, Randall Palmer April 21, 2015

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada’s Conservative government, seeking re-election this year, delivered a federal budget Tuesday that promised a slim surplus despite the oil price crash, while offering goodies to seniors and small businesses and boosting security spending. It will mark Canada’s first surplus in eight years, accomplished with the help of the sale of

Crops

N.S. consolidates inspections in cost-cutting budget

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 11, 2015

Nova Scotia is set to gather its agricultural, environmental and public health inspection work into one department, along with other consolidation and cuts in its latest budget. Finance Minister Diana Whalen’s 2015-16 budget, released Thursday, calls for consolidation of inspection, compliance and enforcement functions in its Natural Resources, Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment departments, plus its

Wednesday’s Saskatchewan provincial budget includes these projections for crop production in coming years. (Gov.sk.ca)

Crops, Markets

Sask. budget trims ag spending slightly

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 18, 2015

A substantial drop in provincial resource revenue from its oil sector has Saskatchewan holding the line on spending and leaning on its potash sector in its 2015 budget. Finance Minister Ken Krawetz and Ag Minister Lyle Stewart on Wednesday announced a total ag ministry budget of $362.4 million for 2015-16, down 2.5 per cent from

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Tag Archives budget

Agrifood a pillar in federal budget’s ‘innovation’ plan

Nova Scotia pledges food donation tax credit in budget

Newfoundland, in cost-cutting mode, scraps agrifood fund

Alberta to shut livestock, grain agencies in budget

Budget to boost ag research infrastructure, rural broadband

Farm business tax credits on tap in Manitoba budget

Eyes on election, Tories balance budget with asset sales

N.S. consolidates inspections in cost-cutting budget

Sask. budget trims ag spending slightly

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