KAP sent a joint letter to Manitoba’s agriculture minister about the Next Policy Framework Statement. The statement will shape the direction of the next policy framework from 2028 to 2033. …
Read MoreSince MELT’s introduction, Manitoba farmers have had access to government funding. The Canada-Manitoba Job Grant provided this funding but no longer exists. Unfortunately, the replacement—the Building up Manitoba Program—does not …
Read MoreIn March, the leader of the official opposition sent KAP a letter seeking feedback on ways to improve Manitoba. Our response covered many topics such as taxation, input costs, excessive regulations, …
Read MoreFor many years, KAP has advocated for pesticide spraying with drones. Other countries already permit such use (e.g., Japan and USA) leaving Canadian farmers at a disadvantage. The PMRA issued …
Read MoreManitoba agriculture plays a key role in the provincial economy. With over 14,500 farms, the agriculture and agriprocessing sector contributed $5.19 billion to the GDP in 2024: representing seven percent …
Read MoreInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada sought feedback on a future rural development action plan. Given the significant influence farmers have on the social, economic, and cultural aspects of rural …
Read MoreThe Winnipeg Metropolitan Region conducted a survey regarding a future regional plan. The regional plan will focus on economic development, growth, infrastructure, and housing. Given the significant farmland acres in …
Read MoreThe Government of Manitoba sought feedback about improving the Agricultural Crown Lands Program. We recommended that government implement a regulatory sandbox to test different lease allocation systems. The approach allows government …
Read MoreThe Seeds Regulations play an important role in establishing quality standards while maintaining trust and confidence in seed production. Proposing changes to the Seeds Regulations has been a multi-year process. …
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