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Q1 – What factors are considered when selecting eligible beneficial management practices (BMPs) in the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)? Q2 – Has the OFCAF program been responsive to the sector when considering new BMPs for inclusion? Q3 – Does AAFC have a process in place for considering new BMP addition to the OFCAF?
Q1 – Many farmers have seen large increases in expenses in recent years. How has this impacted their bottom line? Q2 – Which expenses have seen the largest increases in recent years? Q3 – How are the recent weather and climate challenges impacting farmers’ economic stability in 2024? Q4 – What is the Government doing to support farmers during this challenging period?
Q1 – What action is the government taking to stop the persistent rise in grocery prices? Q2 – What is the government doing to support Canadians who are struggling with affordability of food and turning to food banks?
Q1 – What has been the Government’s response to China’s launching its anti-dumping investigation on canola seed exports? Q2 – What is the Government doing to resolve other outstanding trade issues impacting agricultural exports to China? Q.3- What was the purpose of your travel to China?
Q1 - How is the department supporting the sector amid high input prices? Q2 - When will the Government return funds collected by the tariff on Russian fertilizers back to the sector?
Q3 - How will this funding help producers with fertilizer management? Q4 - How can Canadian farmers and producers apply?
Q5 – What is the current status of Sollio’s appeal with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)?
Q1 – What is the impact of pollution pricing on family farms? Q2 – What is the government doing to support farmers facing increasing costs due to pollution pricing?
Q1 – What is the Government of Canada doing to enhance the environmental resilience of the sector, including adapting to the impacts of climate change? Q2 – What is the Government of Canada doing to enhance sustainable water management in the agriculture and agri-food sector? Q3 – What is the Government of Canada doing to protect biodiversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector?
Q1 – Who have you engaged to address this important issue? Q2 – When will the Food Loss and Waste Reduction Action Plan be launched?
Q1 - What is the Government of Canada doing to protect soil health?
Q1 – How is the Government helping farmers struggling with inflation and the rising cost of inputs? Q2 – How is the Government supporting producers impacted by extreme weather situations, such as droughts and wildfires? Q3 – What is the Government doing to enhance the environmental performance and resilience of the agriculture sector? Q4 – What is the Government doing to protect and strengthen Canada’s supply chains and to safeguard the supply chain against labour disruptions like we saw at the ports of Vancouver and Montréal and at CN and CPKC rail? Q5 – What action is the Government taking to promote trade and market access? Q6 – How is the Government addressing labour challenges in the sector? Q7 – How is the Government supporting preparation and prevention of disease outbreaks in Canadian livestock?