The Government of Manitoba released its provincial budget in April 2024. KAP was involved in budget consultations and provided comments to the Minister of Finance regarding the upcoming budget. We …

Since 1992 Canada has been a member of the Convention on Biological Diversity. During this time Canada has made commitments and developed strategies to achieve biological diversity goals. A few …

KAP conducted a research project to better understand the effects climate change with have on growing conditions in Manitoba. Extensive interviews and stakeholder engagement were conducted as part of this …

In the past several years the agricultural crown lands leasing program has gone through a number of changes. The ag crown land leasing program is a key pillar in the …

AgriStability is one of manytools farmers use to manage their risk on farm. Concerns with the program have centered around equity, complexity, timeliness and predictability.

In 2020 some farmers in Manitoba received letters from class 1 railways informing them of changes to the Grade Crossings Regulations. As a result of these regulatory changes class 1 …

Over the past few years, Transport Canada has been working on amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. One of the proposed amendments would affect the transportation of anhydrous ammonia …

The Department of Agriculture is responsible for administering the Animal Care Regulation. This piece of regulation sets standards on acceptable care practices for animals in Manitoba. The proposed amendments remove …

In 2022 ministers in Canadian agriculture agreed to the concept of integrating environmental programs with business risk management programs. KAP believes there are challenges with integrating these programs together. We …

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is the agency responsible for administrating the Canada Grain Act. The Canada Grain Act has gone through numerous changes over the years and the CGC …

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is the agency responsible for administrating the Canada Grain Act. The Canada Grain Act has gone through numerous changes over the years and the CGC …

Amendments were made in 2018 to the Canada Transportation Act which require CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City to produce an annual grain plan. KAP believes more data should be …

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Crops (CRSC)began consultations in 2020 on drafting a responsible grain code of practice. The CRSC conducted 24 consultation sessions and heard from hundreds of farmers …

Collective bargaining negotiations between CN, CPKC, and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference began in late 2023. Teamsters Canada Rail Conference represents 9000 railway workers at both CN and CPKC. The union …

The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement goes under a joint review in 2026. Global Affairs Canada launched a consultation and sought feedback from Canadians about the trade agreement. Manitoba producers rely heavily …

The 2021 drought across the prairies resulted in difficult conditions and challenges, particularly for livestock producers in Manitoba. During this time KAP worked with other livestock groups in Manitoba to …

Producers growing produce in Canada operate in an environment of elevated risk when selling their product buyers. Currently, there is no protection in place for produce sellers to recoup any …

In July 2024, the Government of Manitoba began a consultation on improving the Disaster Financial Assistance program. This cost-sharing program between the federal and provincial governments provides financial assistance to …

KAP conducted a research project looking at the role ecological goods and services plays in production and land use decisions. Over the course of three months KAP interviewed producers and …

Ministers of agriculture from the federal, provincial, and territorial governments met in Whitehorse, Yukon to discuss current issues affecting the sector. Before the meeting, Manitoba Agriculture sought feedback on key …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is undergoing a multi-year review process of the regulations it oversees. Part of this review includes amendments to the Feeds Regulations, 1983. The Feeds …

In 2020 Environment and Climate Change Canada released ‘A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy’. This report outlined the government’s target of a 30% reduction in fertilizer emissions below 2020 …

KAP provided feedback to the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation on its proposed forage establishment insurance annuals options. These proposals are part of a process MASC is undertaking to improve forage …

The Government of Canada introduced a Healthy Eating Strategy in 2016 which included plans for front of package labelling. The front of package labelling is intended for products containing nutrients …

On June 28, 2023,the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada issued a 72-hour strike notice. The 13-day strike that resulted impacted the loading and unloading of vessels along the west …

Every five years the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes provides an updated National Building Code (NBC) that can be adopted by the provincial government. The current Manitoba Building …

The Expert Advisory Council is part of the Department of Environment and Climate which provides recommendations to the minister regarding the Climate and Green Plan. KAP provided recommendations to the council …

Shortline railways are an important part of Manitoba’s transportation system. Operating and maintaining railways is extremely capital intensive. There exist limited public funds available geared towards shortlines. KAP brought up …

The Department of Environment and Climate unveiled their water management strategy framework in November 2022. The framework outlined the goals of the department regarding water management. A few months later …

Manitoba Environment and Climate Change sought feedback from stakeholders about updating the Netley-Grassmere-Willow Creek Integrated Watershed Management Plan. The plan covers a large area in the Interlake region, which contains …

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) oversees pesticide regulation in Canada. The agency plays an important role in determining which pesticides are approved for use in Canada along with setting …

In 2024, the provincial government began a consultation reviewing potential changes to planning and development legislation. The review looked at previous amendments made to the Planning Act and the City …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency undertook a consultation seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations. The Plant Breeders’ Rights Act and Regulations provide intellectual property rights …

The Port of Vancouver handles and exports a considerable amount of grain originating from Manitoba. In fact, 79 per cent of western Canadian grain was shipped through B.C ports in …

Manitoba farmers continue to bear a large burden with the education property tax. Farms continue to grow in acres and property values continue to rise. This translates into higher property …

Circular 6 refers to the Canadian Regulations and Procedures for Pedigreed Seed Crop Production which is administered by the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association. The document is reviewed annually to ensure …

The Government of Canada annually submits a regulatory modernization bill. The intent of this bill is to update federal regulatory requirements and while streamlining red tape. The federal government sought …

Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada launched a right to repair consultation. The consultation follows Budget 2024’s announcement of developing a repairability policy. The right to repair is about the …

Farmers rely on an effective and efficient road network to market their commodities. In Manitoba there exists thousands of kilometers of highways consisting of various allowable maximum vehicle weights. The …

Every five years, the Safe Food for Canadians Act undergoes a review to assess the effectiveness of the legislation. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency administers the Act, which deals with …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is undertaking a multi-year review of the Seeds Regulations. KAP has been part of this review process and sat as a member on the …

The destruction of crops by waterfowl continues to be a concern for Manitoba producers. In 2020, a total of 122 claims for waterfowl damage were filed with Manitoba Agricultural Services …

The Department of Agriculture is responsible for administering the Animal Care Act. This piece of regulation sets standards on acceptable care practices for animals in Manitoba. Bill 31 was introduced …

Manitoba farmers live in rural areas and may be located a significant distance from the nearest police station. In areas of the province crime has been increasing which has been …

The Government of Manitoba announced and presented the Fuel Tax Amendment Act in November 2023. These amendments would temporarily reduce the tax levied on gasoline, diesel and natural gas for motor …

Manitoba farmers are highly dependent on a well functioning and available wireless network. Sporadic and unavailable wireless service in rural Manitoba can impact a producer’s business as well as their …

There currently exists no post-secondary facility in Manitoba to train students in veterinarian medicine. As a result, students receive training at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University …

There currently exists no post-secondary facility in Manitoba to train students in veterinarian medicine. As a result, students receive training at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University …

Damage caused by wild animals on Manitoba farms is a continued concern for Manitoba producers. In 2020, producers made 2869 insurance claims related to big game and livestock predation. Currently, …

The destruction of crops by waterfowl continues to be a concern for Manitoba producers. In 2020, a total of 122 claims for waterfowl damage were filed with Manitoba Agricultural Services …