Government of Canada Invests in Dairy Sector in Anticipation of CETA
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 11/10/16 -- Today, as part of the Government''s strong commitment to supply management, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, announced an investment of $350 million for two new programs to support the competitiveness of the dairy sector, in anticipation of the entry into force of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CETA will create more jobs and growth for Canadian families, will generate economic opportunities for the middle class, and will present substantial market opportunities for many segments of Canada''s agricultural sector. The Government is supporting the continued strength of the dairy sector by helping to ensure that dairy producers and processors continue to innovate and improve productivity.
The two new programs are:
These programs will complement the dairy sector''s ongoing investment efforts, helping both current and future generations of dairy farmers and processors to remain profitable for the long term, within a strong supply management system.
During consultations, stakeholders shared their views on the anticipated impacts of CETA. These programs were informed by this feedback and by the Government''s over-arching priorities to build competitiveness and innovation in our economic sectors.
In the coming weeks, the Government will engage with the dairy sector to seek input that will inform program design to help ensure programs respond to the needs of producers and processors. Input can also be provided online. Programs will be in place when CETA comes into force.
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"The Government strongly supports supply management. Canada''s dairy producers and processors are vital to the prosperity and clean growth of our nation. They create jobs and offer high-quality products for Canadian consumers. These programs will help Canada''s dairy sector become more productive in order to help it adapt to the anticipated impacts from CETA."
"This is an opportunity for Canadian dairy producers and processors to modernize their operations and become more competitive in Canada and in international markets. I encourage producers to leverage the new market access provided by CETA and other free trade agreements in order to grow their business."
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BACKGROUNDER
The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will provide Canada access to the world''s largest agriculture and agri-food market. Upon entry into force, the agreement will present substantial market opportunities for many segments of Canada''s agricultural sector, such as pork, beef, maple syrup, horticulture and processed foods, to name a few.
CETA will also provide greater access for European cheeses to Canada, more specifically, duty-free imports of 17,700 tonnes of cheese, representing about four per cent of Canada''s cheese production. While dairy producers and cheese processors will continue to see their income increase in future years, they are expected to see a loss in anticipated income growth as a result of this new access for European cheeses.
As such, the Government is supporting the continued strength of the dairy sector, and in turn the Canadian economy by providing opportunities for dairy producers and processors to innovate and boost productivity.
The two new programs announced today are intended to help the dairy sector adapt to new market opportunities and challenges. The precise terms and conditions of the programs will be finalized following discussion with industry.
For example, the program could support activities such as the adoption of robotic milkers, automated feeding systems, herd management tools, or other equipment upgrades.
The program will help dairy processors by supporting access to technical expertise and the purchase of new equipment in order to expand processing capacity, enhance efficiencies and productivity, and diversify product lines to maintain and capture new market opportunities.
Contacts:
Guy Gallant
Director of Communications
The Office of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay
613-773-1059
Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-773-7972
1-866-345-7972
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