Canadian pork producers are disappointed by the outcome of today’s meeting between the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture.

On news that the Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture reached an agreement to remove the reference margin limit, the Canadian Pork Council, representing over 7,000 pork producers from coast to coast, acknowledge the Ministers’ efforts to meet and discuss AgriStability, but are extremely disappointed that Federal and Provincial Agriculture ministers could not reach consensus on Minister Bibeau’s proposal to improve payment rates.

There are more than 7,000 pig farms across Canada that raise more than 25.5 million animals a year. Learn how pork gets from farm to table.

The McGrath family’s venture into the hog business has been a way to grow the farm, produce more food, and create jobs for the local community.

The Pork Promotion-Research Agency (PPRA) held its first meeting of the delegates today and identified the members that will guide its first year of operations. The agency will be relying heavily on their collective knowledge and expertise to ensure a successful startup. These members will play a strategic role in shaping the yearly business plan and the five-year strategy for the agency.

Today the CEO of Prairie Swine Centre, Murray Pettitt would like to announce a five-year $1.9 million contribution to Prairie Swine Centre from Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).

Photo Courtesy Saskatoon Food Bank - August 2020

Throughout the summer, Sask Pork initiated partnerships with local processors Drake Meats and Country Choice Meats to carry out significant donations of fresh pork to the Saskatoon Food Bank, Regina Food Bank and Saskatoon Friendship Inn.

CFIA’s support increases Canada’s international contribution to combat the spread of ASF. Dr. Volker Gerdts, Director, VIDO-Intervac

Canadian pork producers were on hand this afternoon to hear Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau speak about the efforts put forth by the federal government to prevent African swine fever (ASF) from entering Canada. Minister Bibeau also announced new funding for detector dogs at Canadian international airports.

Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced new funding of up to $31 million to increase the number of detector dogs at Canadian airports to help prevent illegally imported meat products from entering into Canada.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently monitoring the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in parts of Asia and Europe. This is a serious and deadly disease affecting pigs in which there is no vaccine or cure.

Canadian pork producers coast to coast were pleased to learn that the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) legislation has been introduced in the House of Commons today. The implementation bill introduced by Minister Champagne follows his tabling of the full text of the agreement on May 23, 2018.

Government of Canada Announces $2 million to Study Animal Welfare

A research scientist with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine has been named as the NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Swine Welfare.