Verification Certificates for Incinerators Ontario Pork comments on a proposal on how verification certificates are issued for incinerators regulated under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 (NMA) Ontario Pork believes that incineration will add one more option for pork producers in particular, where deadstock pickup/burial or composting is not available as an option, or not feasible due to regulatory issues, costs and complexities. Feb 08, 2024 Animal Care More
Fertilizer Use Ontario Pork’s responds to the CFIA consultation on the proposed implementation of a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) standard for municipal biosolids imported or sold in Canada as commercial fertilizers Pork producers are vigilant when it comes to applying nutrients to our soil. Most producers follow a Nutrient Management Plan which strictly informs in what way, where, and how much nutrient can be applied. We would welcome the availability of... Feb 08, 2024 Environment More
Ontario Ministry of Finance Pre-Budget Consultation (2024) Ontario Pork’s submission to the Ontario Ministry of Finance pre-budget consultation (2024) Ontario Pork is committed to ensuring that Ontario’s pork farmers continue to bring high quality pork to Ontarians and international consumers and sincerely thanks the Government of Ontario for its ongoing support of the pork industry. Jan 30, 2024 Budgets More
Carbon tax removal on fuels used for agricultural purposes Ontario Pork supports the removal of the carbon tax on natural gas and propane used for agricultural purposes Ontario Pork has long advocated for on-farm fuels used in agricultural production to be exempt from carbon tax policies. Nov 06, 2023 Carbon Tax More
Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act (PAWS) Bill 136 Ontario Pork submission on Bill 136, Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019 Ontario’s pork farmers are committed to internationally recognized high standards of animal care and farm practices, based on science, education, and animal husbandry best practices Sep 12, 2023 Animal Care More
CFIA Proposed Changes to PigTRACE Ontario Pork responds to proposed identification and traceability requirements that will negatively impact PigTRACE The PigTRACE program has been mandated by federal regulation since July 1, 2014. The pork sector has made great progress and experienced the value of the program in terms of preparedness and response to disease and food safety issues. Jun 06, 2023 Animal Care More
Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO) Ontario Pork comments on A Proposal to Modernize the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario Act Ontario Pork supports the proposed revised purpose of the ARIO Act to, “…further the province’s commitment to excellence in agriculture and food processing by facilitating high-impact research and innovation, managing... Apr 06, 2023 Research More
Nutrient Management Act Ontario Pork submission on the Nutrient Management Act Further Burden Reduction Opportunities Ontario Pork submission on proposed changes to Tables 1 and 2 of the Nutrient Management Protocol, under the Nutrient Management Act 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) We would like to sincerely thank the provincial government for its ongoing support of the pork industry, including a commitment to red tape reduction, funding support for the sector’s foreign animal disease preparedness efforts, programs to... Jan 24, 2023 Budgets More
Animal Health Act, 2009 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 committed to ensuring that Ontario’s pork farmers continue to bring high quality pork to Ontarians and international consumers. Jan 09, 2023 Animal Care More