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In recent years there have been a variety of resolutions passed calling on KAP to work with Manitoba Hydro on issues such as line height, permitting, and biosecurity.

In an attempt to disseminate some of the information that KAP has collected, the following is a question and answer segment that addresses some of the most prominent issues brought forward from Manitoba’s farmers.

Responses from Manitoba Hydro are in blue. We wish to thank Manitoba Hydro for responding to these questions from Manitoba farmers. 

Click here to read the full FAQ document. 

KAP has written a letter to Manitoba’s Minister of Finance Scott Fielding on Bill 44, the Public Utilities Ratepayer Protection and Regulatory Reform Act. We believe there are amendments required to this legislation that would better protect farmers as Manitoba Hydro ratepayers.

In Manitoba, agriculture is a key economic driver. Farm cash receipts in 2019 were over $6.5 billion which makes up approximately 5% of Manitoba’s GDP. When considering the secondary and tertiary contributions created by the agriculture sector, agriculture represents more than 10% of all economic activity in the province. Primary production in Manitoba is essential to the entire value chain.

Click here to read the full letter. 

In advance of the virtual meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial agriculture ministers, KAP provided a submission to Hon. Blaine Pedersen, Minister of Agriculture and Resource Development, on the issues facing Manitoba farmers. 

The submission focused on reforms to business risk management programming, resiliency during COVID-19, interprovincial trade, supports for a strong public service and agricultural research, technology use, and how to capture new market opportunities. 

Click here to read the full submission. 

Keystone Agricultural Producers has developed a submission to the federal government on behalf of our members regarding the new Federal Greenhouse Offset System. The Federal GHG Offset system will provide an opportunity for farmers to be recognized for the EG&S they provide. Farmers will measure the emissions reductions from a project and be compensated through a credit system for the greenhouse gases (GHG) that they did not emit, or for the GHG that they stored or sequestered. Using credits through an offset system may also provide an incentive for farmers to adopt new practices and farming techniques to qualify.

Click here to read the full submission.

KAP president Bill Campbell has sent a letter to Marc Garneau, Minister of Transportation, outlining the concerns of Manitoba farmers with regard to regulatory changes to private rail grade crossings. KAP is calling for the new regulations to be delayed until there is time for meaningful and extensive consultation between the federal government, the rail companies, and farmers.

Click here to read the full letter.