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Ontario pork farmers welcome proposed trespassing legislation

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Ontario pork farmers welcome proposed trespassing legislation

GUELPH, ON – Dec. 4, 2019 – Monday’s announcement regarding the proposed Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2019, was welcomed by Ontario Pork members and their partners in food production across the province.

Ontario Introduces Legislation to Protect Ontario's Farmers, Farm Animals and Food Supply

Ontario Introduces Legislation to Protect Ontario's Farmers, Farm Animals and Food Supply

Later today, Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, will introduce legislation entitled, Security From Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2019 in the Ontario Legislature. The proposed legislation, if passed, will better protect farmers, their animals, livestock transporters and the province's food supply. It would also require...

December 2, 2019 0 Comments

Taste of Ontario for provincial, territorial leaders

Taste of Ontario for provincial, territorial leaders

Ontario Pork was pleased to take part in Premier Doug Ford's Taste of Ontario reception for Canada's provincial premiers and territorial leaders, held in Mississauga on Sunday.

December 2, 2019 0 Comments

We welcome stability in the ag sector as Minister Bibeau maintains her role

The Canadian Pork Council is pleased to learn that Minister Bibeau will continue her work as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada.

November 20, 2019 0 Comments

Canadian pork industry to resume exports to China

Canadian pork industry to resume exports to China

Canadian pork producers are pleased that the issues preventing the export of pork products to China have been resolved. The market is an important one for producers that has been closed since exports were suspended on June 25, 2019.

November 5, 2019 0 Comments

OASC at Queen's Park

OASC at Queen's Park

Ontario Agriculture Sustainability Coalition (Pork, Veal and Beef) visited Queen’s Park to speak with MPPs about Risk Management Programs. Together, we will work to make agriculture in Ontario more sustainable and resilient for generations to come.

November 4, 2019 0 Comments

Local Food Champion

Local Food Champion

Congratulations to Ontario pork producer Teresa Van Raay who was recognized as an Ontario Local Food Champion by Lisa Thompson, MPP on behalf of the Ontario government.

October 15, 2019 0 Comments

Government of Canada Supports Pork Sector to Grow Exports

Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $6 million to Canada Pork International to strengthen, diversify and grow Canada’s pork...

Leadership Training 2019-20

Leadership Training 2019-20

We are now accepting applications for the 2019-20 Ontario Pork Leadership Training program. Designed for aspiring pork producers who are looking for insights, knowledge and tools to become more effective leaders,...

Ontario Government Announces New Elora Research Facility

Ontario Government Announces New Elora Research Facility

The Province of Ontario has committed $12 million to the construction of a new swine research barn at Elora. Ontario Pork will contribute $3 million to the project and the new barn will replace facilities at...