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
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. Sep 16, 2021 Environment More
Personal Privacy Reforms Ontario Pork submission to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services regarding personal privacy reforms Ontario Pork is committed to the privacy of our members’ personal information, to ensuring that personal information is protected, that no information is released by, or to, anyone without consent, and is within the organization’s... Sep 01, 2021 Privacy More
Administrative Monetary Policy (MNRF) 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 May 31, 2021 Environment More
Federal Government’s Pre-Budget Consultations (Spring 2021) Ontario Pork submission on the Federal Government’s Pre-Budget Consultations (Spring 2021) Ontario Pork welcomes the opportunity to participate in the Federal Government’s 2021 budget consultation. Feb 19, 2021 Budgets More
Ontario Government’s Pre-Budget Consultations (Spring 2021) Ontario Pork submission on the Ontario Government’s Pre-Budget Consultations (Spring 2021) COVID-19 continues to create significant challenges for pork producers, pushing prices generally lower as restaurant demand has disappeared, and creating hog backlogs due to processing plants closures. Feb 11, 2021 Budgets More
Ontario’s Water Quantity Management Framework Ontario Pork submission on updates to Ontario’s Water Quantity Management Framework Ontario Pork welcomes the opportunity to provide input on updates to Ontario’s Water Quantity Management Framework. Feb 05, 2021 Environment More
Drainage Act Regulatory Proposal Ontario Pork submission on the Drainage Act Regulatory Proposal Ontario Pork welcomes the opportunity to provide input on the Drainage Act Regulatory Proposal. Initiatives that streamline Drainage Act processes and improve drain performance are welcomed by Ontario’s pork farmers. Feb 04, 2021 Environment More
The Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act (Bill 156) Ontario Pork strongly supports Bill 156 Ontario Pork strongly supports Bill 156, important legislation that will serve to protect Ontario's farmers, farm animals and food supply. Feb 03, 2021 Trespassing More