Nutrient Management Act Ontario Pork submission on the Nutrient Management Act Further Burden Reduction Opportunities Ontario Pork submitted comments to OMAFRA regarding proposed changes to the Nutrient Management Act, that the Ministry defined as burden reduction opportunities for business that do not impact the requirements of the protocol or regulation. Jan 24, 2023 Environment More
Ontario Ministry of Finance Pre-Budget Consultation (2023) Ontario Pork’s submission to the Ontario Ministry of Finance pre-budget consultation (2023) Ontario Pork’s asks for the government’s spring 2023 budget are straightforward. Invest in Ontario’s pork sector to address an urgent need for increased processing capacity in Ontario, Commit to continued emergency... Jan 24, 2023 Budgets More
Bill 46, Less Red Tape, Stronger Ontario Act, 2022 Ontario Pork response to Ontario government Bill 46, Less Red Tape, Stronger Ontario Act, 2022, and proposed changes to the Animal Health Act, 2009 Ontario Pork is supportive of actions that continue to support and protect the pork sector and agri-food, and we would welcome changes to the Animal Health Act that allow for quick, measured, and thorough actions if a hazard is identified. Jan 09, 2023 Animal Care More
2023-2028 Canadian Agricultural Partnership program Ontario Pork provides recommendations to Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada on the Next Policy Framework for the 2023-2028 Canadian Agricultural Partnership program The pork sector’s impact on climate change and reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG), as well as alignment with the Guelph Statement categories, is a priority for our organization and members. Jun 27, 2022 Canadian Agriculture Partnership Program More
Ontario Building Code Ontario Pork’s submission on proposed changes to the Ontario Building Code Ontario Pork provided input on the Ontario Building Code consultation, the purpose of which is to align the Ontario Building Code with the National Construction Codes to minimize new variations between the next edition of Ontario’s Building... Mar 10, 2022 Building Codes More
Administrative Monetary Policy (MECP) Ontario Pork submission regarding monetary penalties for environmental contraventions Ontario Pork submitted comments to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (MNRF) regarding proposed changes to their Administrative Monetary Policy, as the Ministry is proposing to expand applicable legislation to include Mar 10, 2022 Environment More
Ontario Ministry of Finance Pre-Budget Consultation (2022) Ontario Pork’s submission to the Ontario Ministry of Finance pre-budget consultation (2022) Ontario Pork’s asks for the government’s spring 2022 budget are straightforward: Pursue AgriStability enhancements, Maintain the Ontario Risk Management program funding, Work with the livestock industry to increase... Jan 18, 2022 Budgets More
Animal Health Act, 2009 Ontario Pork submission on an expanded definition of “hazard” in the Animal Health Act, 2009 Ontario Pork supports the provincial government’s efforts to position Ontario to be better prepared to respond to animal health related emergencies if they arise. Nov 25, 2021 Animal Care More
Government consultation on Invasive Species plans for wild pigs Ontario Pork submission regarding Invasive Species plans for wild pigs Ontario Pork supports the addition of wild pigs to the Invasive Species Act, 2015. Wild pigs pose a significant risk to the pork industry and have proven to have a detrimental impact on animals, crops and farmer livelihood. Oct 19, 2021 Invasive Species More
Feeds Ontario Pork submission on proposed changes to feeds regulations Ontario Pork supports efforts that are intended to manage the risks that livestock feeds pose to human, animal and plant health and the environment, however, we do not agree with the restriction on the use of zinc as outlined in the swine table... Oct 15, 2021 Animal Care More