All Resolutions
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Advance Payments Program2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada to increase the interest-free portion of the advance payments program to $250,000 for all commodities. Update This resolution was forwarded to CFA. The federal government has set the APP interest-free limit at $500,000 for canola until 2027. Other commodities remain at $250,000. …economic-financial-policy2020
Ag Literacy for All2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to make Canadian Agricultural LiteracyMonth a curriculum requirement for all elementary schools in Manitoba; and, be it further,Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba and the Government of Canada for increased funding for Ag in the Classroom. Update In 2023, the …education-farm-succession2021
Agriculture Sector GHG Emission Balance2020Resolved, that KAP that promote the agriculture sector in Canada (and Manitoba) as net-zero emissions, with an excess net capture of 33Mt CO2e/yr (2017); and be it furtherResolved, that KAP promote the excess capture of carbon in the agriculture sector as a valuable service that Canadian farmers provide, to offset …environmental-stewardship2020
Averaging Tool Used by MASC2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation to revert to a farm’s previous individual productivity index for a particular crop when calculating insured coverage. Update KAP raised this issue with MASC. MASC have introduced Yield Buffering and Yield Floor mechanisms to protect producers from the “long-tail” impact of …economic-financial-policy2021
Awareness Campaign2021Resolved, that KAP work with provincial agriculture organizations and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture to create a campaign that would raise awareness of the importance of young people remaining in rural communities. Update KAP forwarded the resolution to CFA. KAP and the CFA have heavily integrated the intent of this …education-farm-succession2021
Beaver Damage2021Resolved, that KAP lobby Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development to include beavers in the Wildlife Damage Compensation program. Update KAP raised this issue with MASC. Improvements to the program would require additional provincial funding. KAP continues to lobby Manitoba Agriculture and MASC to recognize beavers as a damaging species under …economic-financial-policy2021
Bill C-212023Resolved, that KAP work with relevant stakeholders to ensure that Bill C-21 does not negatively impact a producer’s ability to access and possess certain rifles and shotguns for the purpose of hunting and pest control. Update KAP forwarded this resolution to CFA. The federal government revised Bill C-21 to clarify …environmental-stewardship2023
Canada Grain Act Discussion Group2024Resolved, that KAP, in cooperation with relevant stakeholders, jointly organize a Canada Grain Act Summit to review common CGA policy objectives and to develop and endorse common CGA policy recommendations that maintain the effectiveness and integrity of both the Canada Grain Act and the Canadian Grain Commission to act in …trade-market-access2024
Canola Markets2025Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba and the Government of Canada to grow and promote the domestic and international Canadian canola markets. Update KAP continues to address U.S. and Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola. KAP is working with federal and provincial governments to mitigate losses. The federal government has announced …trade-market-access2025
Carbon Tax2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada to remove the fuel charge on all farm inputs under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (including farm heating on livestock buildings, workshops and grain drying). Update KAP forwarded the resolution to CFA. Effective April 1, 2025, the Government of Canada set …economic-financial-policy2020
Carbon Tax2021Resolved, that KAP to lobby the Government of Canada to review the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act to see if the goal of reducing carbon emissions is being achieved in agriculture, and be it furtherResolved, that KAP ask the Government of Canada how carbon pricing revenue is being used in …economic-financial-policy2021
Childcare and Young Farmers2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba and Government of Canada to invest in young farmers by developing programming under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership that will assist farmers in covering costs related to childcare; and be it furtherResolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to review funding and …education-farm-succession2021
Cleanfarms Recycling Program2022Resolved, that KAP lobby Cleanfarms to review their recycling program and keep all landfill sites open for collection for used chemical containers. Update Manitoba has shifted from municipal collection sites to an agri-retailer model for recycling pesticide containers under 23L. KAP collaborated with Cleanfarms to promote the program changes. Links CleanFarms: Collection …environmental-stewardship2022
Conservation Officers2024Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to hire more conservation officers who are offered competitive salaries to deal with hunting violations. Update The Government of Manitoba has made progress on recruitment, hiring five new Conservation Officers in 2025, with a subsequent class of recruits currently in training for …land-labour-infrastructure2024
Critical Agriculture Infrastructure2021Resolved, that KAP support the Government of Manitoba’s and Government of Canada’s efforts to protect the ongoing operations of critical agriculture infrastructure (e.g., railways and meat processing plants), including support for Bill 57, The Protection of Critical Infrastructure Act. Update KAP supported Bill 57’s inclusion of agricultural infrastructure (e.g., animal …land-labour-infrastructure2021
Crop Insurance Coverage for Fruit2023Resolved, that KAP lobby the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation to work with Manitoba Agriculture and the Prairie Fruit Growers Association to establish an affordable insurance program that covers an appropriate range of natural perils to Strawberry and Saskatoon crops; and be it furtherResolved, that KAP lobby the Manitoba Agricultural Services …economic-financial-policy2023
Crown Land Lease Rates2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to postpone the Crown land lease rates increases to give producers an opportunity to recover from the dry conditions in 2019. Update Manitoba has frozen ACL forage rental rates at $3.66 per AUM for the 2026 season, marking the third consecutive year …land-labour-infrastructure2020
Crown Lands2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to ensure agricultural Crown lands are not sold for non-agricultural use. Update The protection of Agricultural Crown Lands from non-agricultural use is a central theme of the ongoing Agricultural Crown Lands Program Review. The provincial government has temporarily paused specific types of …land-labour-infrastructure2020
Disaster Financial Assistance Program2023Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba and the Government of Canada to raise the $2 million yearly gross revenue cap for the Disaster Financial Assistance program. Update Recent program changes increased the gross revenue cap from $2 million to $15 million. Links KAP SubmissionDFA Program Changeseconomic-financial-policy2023
Drones and Agriculture Research2024Resolved, that KAP lobby the Pest Management Regulatory Agency to amend the Pest Control Products Regulations which would allow for greater flexibility, timeliness and simplicity for the application of pesticides using drones for research purposes. Update The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has approved drone applications only for specific low-risk biological pesticides. KAP …environmental-stewardship2024
Endangered Species2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to ensure there is enough compensation in place to create an incentive for farmers to preserve endangered species on farmland in a timely manner. Update KAP lobbies for the expansion of results-based payments under the SARPAL program and higher annual rates through …environmental-stewardship2020
Energy Options2023Resolved, that KAP make the public and the Government of Manitoba and the Government of Canada aware that Manitoba producers will not have enough energy options to meet future needs by relying on biofuels and current government policies. Update KAP continues to advocate for accessible and affordable energy supplies in …land-labour-infrastructure2023
Exit Clearance for returning Filipino Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW)2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada, and work with the Canadian Honey Council and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, to ask the Government of the Philippines to waive exit clearance fees for temporary foreign workers returning in 2021 to work for the same employer as 2019. Update This …land-labour-infrastructure2021
Falling Number Used in Grain Contracts2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Canadian Grain Commission and the Western Grain Elevator Association to investigate methods to standardize and increase precision and speed of the determination of falling number. Update KAP included this resolution in the 2021 Grain Act Review. This resolution was also forwarded to CFA. The Canadian …trade-market-access2020
Farm Family Succession2023Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada to eliminate the policy of ‘deeming fair market value’ for non-arm’s length family farm succession transactions; and be it furtherResolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada to expand current family farm succession provisions that would include other kin relations where a …education-farm-succession2023
Farm Industry Board Transparency2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to require the Manitoba Farm Industry Board’s decision-making processes and conclusions to be public. Update KAP engaged in discussions with the Government of Manitoba regarding this resolution. While individual decisions aren’t posted to a public database like court rulings, there has been …governance-advocacy-public-trust2021
Farm Insurance Policy Practices2021Resolved, that KAP investigate and communicate information with members on farm and commercial property insurance details including replacement value policies, and the 2-year statute of limitations. Update KAP featured this topic in Farmer’s Voice with the Insurance Bureau of Canada providing comments. Links Farmers Voice Issueseconomic-financial-policy2021
Farmland Ownership Act2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to review and modify the Farmland Ownership Act to ensure that Manitoba agricultural producers’ best interests are preserved. Update KAP raised this issue with the Department of Agriculture. As of 2026, the Farm Lands Ownership Act is currently Under Active Review as …land-labour-infrastructure2020
Farmland School Tax Rebate Deadline2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba and the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation to retroactively extend the March 31, 2021 Farmland School Tax Rebate deadline to September 1, 2021.   Update KAP raised this issue with MASC. The deadline extension only occurred in 2020. Rather than extending the old FSTR …economic-financial-policy2021
Federal Carbon Tax2023Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada to make the carbon tax visible on all receipts and invoices involving petroleum products. Update In 2025, the federal government cancelled the consumer carbon tax. Links Government of Canada Announcementeconomic-financial-policy2023
Federal Escalator Tax on Alcohol2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada to remove the escalator tax on alcohol in Canada. Update KAP met with Spirits Canada and forwarded the resolution to the CFA. The federal government has not repealed the escalator tax, but they have repeatedly “capped” its growth to prevent the massive …trade-market-access2021
Fertilizer Emissions Reduction2022Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada to provide further information on how producers will meet agricultural export targets while achieving the 30% reduction in nitrous oxide emissions from fertilizer. Update KAP participated in the federal government’s consultation regarding emissions reduction target. The emissions target continues to be a …environmental-stewardship2022
Fertilizer Prices2021Resolved, that KAP investigate the cause of high fertilizer prices in 2021. Update KAP researched this issue. Links ‘Perfect Storm’ Causes Fertilizer Price SpikeGovernment of Manitoba: Fertilizer Efficiency Calculatoreconomic-financial-policy2021
Food Opportunities in Manitoba2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to summarize and publicly release reports on domestic food and agricultural production, domestic food and agricultural surpluses, and food and agricultural imports into Manitoba. Update Launched in late 2025, Manitoba Agri-Food Data Dashboard provides summarized reports on domestic production across all major …trade-market-access2020
Forage Seed Representation at MASC2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to appoint a representative with experience from the forage seed industry to the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation board of directors. Update KAP raised this issue with the Department of Agriculture and MASC. The provincial government fulfilled the intent of this resolution with …governance-advocacy-public-trust2020
Funding for Breeding Programs2022Resolved, that KAP lobby Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to protect the viability of public crop breeding programs by ensuring that AgriScience Clusters provides funding for all crops breeding activities necessary to bring a new crop variety to market, and be it furtherResolved, that KAP lobby Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada that …economic-financial-policy2022
Grain Contracts2023Resolved, that KAP partners with APAS and the Saskatchewan Crop Commissions (Sask Wheat, Sask Barley, Sask Canola, Sask Flax, Sask Oats, and the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers) in their pursuit to make grain contracts clearer and more balanced, and be it furtherResolved, that KAP call on the Canadian Grain Commission to …trade-market-access2023
Grain Moisture Testing2020Resolved, that KAP investigate options to rectify the difference in moisture testing methods between UGMA style and 919. Update KAP included this resolution in the 2021 Grain Act Review. The Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Research Laboratory is currently conducting an multi-year study to harmonize these readings. Links Government of Canada: …trade-market-access2020
Grain Truck CleanoutResolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba and work with stakeholders to find a solution to cleaning out commercial grain trucks and trailers after the delivery of grain. Update KAP held consultations with key stakeholders—including the Western Grain Elevator Association, Manitoba Trucking Association, and the Government of Manitoba—to advance …environmental-stewardship
Hunting Licenses2025Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to issue more elk licences for wildlife areas 31 and 31A. Update KAP raised this issue with the Department of Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures. KAP continues to lobby the provincial government to address the increasing financial burden of crop and property …land-labour-infrastructure2025
Incentive for Managing Herbicide Resistant Kochia2023Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba to incentivize farmers who are affected by herbicide resistant Kochia to be given up to $50/ac for growing a four-year rotation of alfalfa or other perennial forage crops upon resistant verification. Update KAP forwarded the resolution to …economic-financial-policy2023
Increased Access and Awareness to Pesticide Recycling2022Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba and Rural Municipalities to increase the number of locations in Manitoba that accept used pesticide containers and obsolete chemicals, and be it furtherResolved, that KAP work with Cleanfarms, agri-retailers, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Municipalities to increase awareness of the current …environmental-stewardship2022
Increased Funding for Public Research2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada to increase its funding for public research on grains, oilseeds, pulses, and other crops grown in Western Canada. Update KAP maintains its advocacy efforts to secure additional funding for agricultural research initiatives.environmental-stewardship2020
Individual Productivity Indexing (IPI)2021Resolved, that KAP lobby Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation and Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development for an option for producers to submit proof online or by mail of a documented loss within the past five years that would only adjust a producer’s IPI; and, be it further Resolved, that KAP lobby …economic-financial-policy2021
Individual Productivity Indexing (IPI) and Alternative Crop Use2021Resolved, that KAP lobby Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation to exclude alternative crop use from a producer’s Individual Productivity Indexing (IPI) calculations for 2021. Update KAP raised this issue with MASC. While MASC did not formally exclude 2021 alternative-use yields from an Individual Productivity Index, they implemented a 40% quality adjustment …economic-financial-policy2021
Inter-Provincial Trade of Provincially Inspected Meat2020Resolved, that KAP lobby Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development, Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to allow for inter-provincial meat trade with provincially inspected meat. Update Lobbying efforts have shifted toward a “National Standards Harmonization” model. KAP and the CFA continue to push …trade-market-access2020
Investment in Practical and Useable Net Zero BMPs2023Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba and the Government of Canada to invest more into researching, logical, easy-to-use, scalable and cost-effective technologies that would assist farmers be financially sustainable when striving towards the Canadian goal of clean growth and net zero by 2050. Update KAP continues to highlight …environmental-stewardship2023
KAP Manitoba Farmer License Plate2020Resolved, that KAP investigate the possibility of a KAP license plate to be combined with KAP’s Growing Manitoba Together campaign to promote agricultural production in Manitoba. Update KAP raised this issue with Manitoba Public Insurance. MPI has paused issuing new speciality plates.governance-advocacy-public-trust2020
Land Title Information2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to request that those conducting public research be provided access to bulk land titles data. Update Teranet Manitoba granted access to the University of Manitoba for bulk land title data.environmental-stewardship2021
License Extension for Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)2021Resolved, that KAP lobby Manitoba Public Insurance, the Department of Agriculture and Resource Development, Manitoba Infrastructure, and other stakeholders to extend the validity of a seasonal agricultural worker’s driver’s license for the duration of their work permit. Update KAP raised this issue the Government of Manitoba. Unless from a reciprocal …land-labour-infrastructure2021
Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) Funding2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to create long term funding for Mandatory Entry Level Training to assist agricultural workers in acquiring their Class 1 license. Update Manitoba’s one-time MELT Grant in 2021 covered up to two-thirds of tuition costs. The Canada-Manitoba Job Grant covers 75% of MELT …land-labour-infrastructure2021
Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Crop Dollar Values2021Resolved, that KAP lobby Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation to adjust their crop dollar values to reflect current market prices. Update KAP raised this issue with MASC. MASC sets their crop dollars values once per year, and these values are maintained regardless of commodity price increase or decrease. Producers can further …economic-financial-policy2021
Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Customer Service2021Resolved, that KAP lobby Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development and Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation to improve the customer service response times at their service centres. Update KAP raised this issue with MASC. Manitoba Agriculture has established clear response time standards for phone inquiries (immediate during business hours) and voicemails (within …economic-financial-policy2021
Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development and Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Service Levels2020Resolved, that KAP continue to be involved in discussions with Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development and MASC about staff reductions or department restructuring; and be it further Resolved, that KAP continue to lobby the Government of Manitoba about the importance of the Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development department to the …governance-advocacy-public-trust2020
Manitoba Conservation Parks and Natural Areas Agricultural Land Lease Program2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to change the bid system in the Manitoba Conservation Parks and Natural Areas Agricultural Land Lease Program to a draw or lottery system where there is an agreed upon price per acre. Update KAP raised this issue with the Department of Agriculture. …land-labour-infrastructure2021
Manitoba Crop Variety Evaluation Trials Support2020Resolved, that KAP lobby Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development to maintain funding for the MCVET program, and Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development staff support for the MCVET Program. Update The MCVET program remains fully active with stable provincial funding and robust technical support from Manitoba Agriculture specialists who lead the …economic-financial-policy2020
Manitoba Hydro2020Resolved, that KAP lobby Manitoba Hydro and the Government of Manitoba to continue to provide adequate Manitoba Hydro services to farmers and rural Manitobans during COVID-19. Update KAP raised this issue with Manitoba Hydro, as ensuring affordable and accessible energy supplies continues to be a top priority. Links KAP Priority: …land-labour-infrastructure2020
Manitoba Hydro Permits2023Resolved, that KAP lobby Manitoba Hydro to recognize the needs of Manitoba farmers and offer services that adequately reflect the size, scale and scope of farms in Manitoba. Update KAP continues to work closely with Manitoba Hydro to address the evolving needs of modern farms. This includes regular dialogue on …land-labour-infrastructure2023
MASC Information2025Resolved, that KAP lobby MASC to provide increased data accessibility to producers (e.g., IPI data, claim information and status, invoices, and deposit information) and for the data to be available on their myMASC platform. Update The myMASC platform has successfully integrated IPI data, real-time claim tracking, and full financial records. …governance-advocacy-public-trust2025
Media Campaign to Promote Agriculture2020Resolved, that KAP work with other farm organizations and commodity groups within Manitoba and across Canada to launch a media campaign to promote a positive image of Canadian farmers from all sectors. Update KAP forwarded the resolution to CFA. KAP continues to lead and partner in multi-commodity initiatives that bridge …governance-advocacy-public-trust2020
Modernization & Enhancement of Farm Production Insurance2020Resolved, that KAP lobby Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation, the Government of Manitoba and the Government of Canada to enhance and modernize current farm production insurance. Update This resolution has seen major progress through the launch of MASC’s Satellite Forage Insurance Pilot and the “Forage Advantage” program, which modernizes assessments using …economic-financial-policy2020
Moisture Testers2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Canadian Grain Commission to return to the use of the 919/3.5” tester for testing moisture; and be it furtherResolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada and the Canadian Grain Commission to regulate the use of industry standard 919/3.5” testers in grain companies; and be …trade-market-access2020
New Canola Variety Registration Process2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada to ensure that the canola industry, including the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and canola growers, remains part of the registration process for new canola varieties. Update KAP forwarded the resolution to CFA. CFIA has reaffirmed that variety registration will remain a core …governance-advocacy-public-trust2021
Non-Arm’s Length transactions2022Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada to treat non-arm’s length transactions the same as arm’s length transactions of farm property transfer for the purposes of valuing for taxation Update KAP continues to highlight the disparity, particularly for intergenerational farm transfers, where non-arm’s length rules can create tax burdens …economic-financial-policy2022
Non-Native Endangered Species2021Resolved, that KAP lobby Environment and Climate Change Canada to eliminate any efforts to protect non-native endangered species. Update KAP raised this issue with Environment and Climate Change Canada. KAP continues to lobby to prioritize the conservation of historically native species and eliminate regulatory burdens caused by the protection of …environmental-stewardship2021
Noxious Weed – Amaranthus Palmeri2022Resolved, that KAP lobby the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to have Amaranthus palmeri added as a prohibited noxious weed seed under the Weed Seeds Order. Update KAP forwarded the resolution to CFA. This resolution was reaffirmed by the CFA at their 2025 Annual General Meeting. Links Declaration Of Noxious Weeds …environmental-stewardship2022
Ongoing Advocacy for AgriStability Reform2021Resolved, that KAP continue to advocate for acceptance of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s proposed solutions to improve the AgriStability program, including raising the program’s payment rate from 70% to 80%. Update KAP fully supports improvements to BRM programming. In 2023, AAFC increased the coverage rate to 80 percent. Links KAP …economic-financial-policy2021
Online Mandatory Entry Level Training2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to provide an online training option, similar to the Saskatchewan model, for the classroom portion of Mandatory Entry Level Training. Update KAP raised this issue with MPI. KAP continues to advocate for accessibility improvements to MELT. Manitoba now allows the 40.5-hour classroom …land-labour-infrastructure2021
Pregnancy Detection Services by Ultrasound Technicians2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Chief Veterinary Officer for Manitoba, Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development, Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture to allow ultrasound technicians to offer pregnancy detection services in Manitoba. Update KAP raised this issue with the Department of Agriculture. …livestock-animal-health2020
Priority access to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) Testing Appointments2021Resolved, that KAP lobby Manitoba Public Insurance to prioritize testing appointments for people living in the region of the testing facility. Update KAP raised this issue with Manitoba Public Insurance. MPI implemented a rule effective April 1, 2024, that directly protects rural testing capacity for commercial drivers. All Winnipeg-based Mandatory …land-labour-infrastructure2021
Priority Vaccination for Critical Infrastructure and Essential Service Worker, Including Employees at Meat Processing Plants2021Resolved, that KAP advocate, as COVID-19 vaccines are distributed across Manitoba, for granting priority vaccine access to workers employed in critical infrastructure and essential services, including meat, egg, and all other food processing plants. Update KAP raised this issue with the Government of Manitoba.land-labour-infrastructure2021
Promoting Comprehensive and Balanced Agricultural Education in Manitoba2025Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to revise the school curriculum to include mandatory agricultural literacy components at all grade levels, focusing on the science, economics, and sustainability of agriculture; and be it further Resolved, that KAP work with Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba:• To ensure that teachers …governance-advocacy-public-trust2025
Provincial Drainage Capacity2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to review the capacity of provincial drains and to ensure that provincial drains meet the expectations of farmers. Update KAP raised this issue with Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure. Reliable and up-to-date drainage infrastructure remains a high advocacy priority for KAP. Links Government …land-labour-infrastructure2021
PTH 311 Bridge2024Resolved, that KAP lobby the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to prioritize the replacement of the bridge on the Manning Canal on PTH 311 as well as install a temporary canal crossing. Update The Manning Canal bridge on PR 311 is listed in a procurement notice for replacement. Links News …land-labour-infrastructure2024
Rebates for Shelterbelts2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba and the Government of Canada to offer rebates for shelterbelts being planted on Manitoba farms in order to combat salinity, improve ground water quality and sequester carbon; and be it furtherResolved, that KAP lobby for a rebate program for shelterbelts to be …environmental-stewardship2020
Recovery Strategy for Fascicled Ironweed2021Resolved, that KAP lobby Environment and Climate Change Canada to focus the recovery strategy for Fascicled Ironweed to natural riparian areas along the Rat River Basin. Update KAP raised this issue with Environment and Climate Change Canada. KAP remains engaged in high-level consultations with ECCC to develop producer-led conservation agreements.environmental-stewardship2021
Regaining the Chinese Market2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada to resolve the Chinese canola market access issue as quickly as possible so the Canadian agricultural industry can begin the process of regaining lost agricultural markets in China. Update This resolution was forwarded to CFA. In 2022, full market access for Canadian …trade-market-access2020
Renewable Diesel2024Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba to ensure that renewable diesel is prioritized for use for agriculture, letting us be one step closer to net zero. Update The Clean Fuel Regulations (effective July 2023) require fuel suppliers to reduce the carbon intensity of diesel by 15% …environmental-stewardship2024
Responsible Grain Code of Practice Consultation2021Resolved, that KAP continue to participate in the Responsible Grain Code of Practice consultations and continue to engage with and seek feedback from producers to inform KAP’s comments. Update KAP is a member of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Crops and actively participates in CRSC consultations. Links Canadian Roundtable for …governance-advocacy-public-trust2021
Right to Repair2021Resolved, that KAP, with assistance from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, lobby the Government of Manitoba and the Government of Canada to create legislation that will guarantee a farmer’s right to repair the electronic components in farm machinery. Update In 2024, the federal government made amendments to the Copyright Act …governance-advocacy-public-trust2021
Right to Repair and Planned Obsolescence in Agriculture2020Resolved, that KAP work in conjunction with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture to research and actively engage in discussions regarding farmers’ right to repair and planned obsolescence. Update In 2024, the federal government made amendments to the Copyright Act that allows farmers and independent repair shops the right to repair. …governance-advocacy-public-trust2020
Riparian Areas2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to provide a tax credit to landowners for maintaining riparian areas. Update While KAP continues to advocate for a specific Tax Credit (similar to the program that existed in the early 2000s), the Government of Manitoba currently utilizes grant-based and trust-based funding …environmental-stewardship2020
Rural Manitoba Hydro Infrastructure2021Resolved, that KAP lobby Manitoba Hydro to increase the electric supply capacity to Manitoba farms. Update KAP engaged in discussions with Manitoba Hydro regarding this resolution, as ensuring affordable and accessible energy supplies continues to be a top priority for farmers. Significant financial constraints limit electrical supply in rural Manitoba. …land-labour-infrastructure2021
Salinity Reclamation2023Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to lower the minimum distance for drain tile to the edge of a wetland to 9 meters that would allow for reclamation of the saline area without disturbing the wetland. Update KAP raised this issue with the Department of Environment and Climate …environmental-stewardship2023
Scale Display2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Canadian Grain Commission and the Western Grain Elevator Association to ensure that all grain elevator platform scales have clear displays to offer the transparency needed for safe highway transport. Update KAP raised this issue with the Canadian Grain Commission and the Western Grain Elevator Association. …trade-market-access2021
Scope 4 Emissions2024Resolved, that KAP research Scope 4 emissions related to agriculture; and be it furtherResolved, that KAP take a leadership role in the development of an agriculture strategy for Scope 4 emissions. Update KAP researched Scope 4 Emissions, and the concept remains underdeveloped in policy frameworks. KAP continues to emphasize soil …environmental-stewardship2024
Seed Synergy and Value Creation2020Resolved, that KAP develop an easy to read and comprehensive document explaining the distinction between seed synergy and value creation. Update KAP highlighted the importance of seed synergy and value creation through an article in Farmer’s Voice magazine. Links Manitoba Farmers Voice education-farm-succession2020
Soil Health Collaboration2024Resolved, that KAP collaborate, organize, and facilitate stakeholder groups in the KAP network such as MFGA via a soil health roundtable format to ensure the full scope of soil health activity and farmer-led practices and initiatives are included and considered in provincial advocacy efforts with the provincial government, including Manitoba …governance-advocacy-public-trust2024
Speciality License Plate2024Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to create a speciality license plate that would support the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program. Update KAP raised this issue with the Manitoba Public Insurance. MPI has paused issuing new speciality plates. Links MPI: Specialty Licence Plate Programgovernance-advocacy-public-trust2024
Statistics Canada and Acreage Reports2023Resolved, that KAP research whether there exists the option for MASC to share producer information with Statistics Canada that would reduce the data collection burden on the relevant parties involved. Update KAP discussed this resolution with Statistics Canada. The data generated by MASC does not meet the needs of Statistics …governance-advocacy-public-trust2023
Subject to Inspector’s Grade and Dockage Sample Size and Timelines2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Canadian Grain Commission to adjust the ‘Subject to Inspector’s Grade and Dockage’ program to require elevator companies to keep 1000g samples until time of settlement; and be it furtherResolved, that KAP lobby the Canadian Grain Commission to allow producers to initiate the ‘Subject to Inspector’s …trade-market-access2020
Support for Provincial Legislation Aimed at Biosecurity Improvement2021Resolved, that KAP support efforts by the Government of Manitoba to improve the ability of Manitoba’s farmers and ranchers to improve biosecurity, including support for Bill 62 (The Animal Diseases Amendment Act) and Bill 63 (The Petty Trespass Amendment and Occupiers’ Liability Amendment Act). Update In early 2020, KAP organized …livestock-animal-health2021
Support Recommendations from the Office of the Auditor General to Improve Animal Disease Preparedness2021Resolved, that KAP support the January 2021 recommendations of the Office of the Auditor General on animal disease preparedness and work in collaboration with commodity organization members to develop practical responses that would see the recommendations implemented. Update KAP supports these recommendations and continues to work with other producer groups …livestock-animal-health2021
Tax Rebate for Renting Land to Young Farmers2020Resolved, that KAP work with the young farmers policy committee, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, and the Department of Finance Canada to develop a program that would allow a landowner to be eligible for a full tax rebate on land rental income earned from renting land and/or selling land to …education-farm-succession2020
Tracking and Reporting of Exports2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Canada for mandatory reporting of import and export sales of all agricultural commodities, to be made available on a weekly basis. Update KAP included this recommendation in its Canada Grain Act Review submission. The federal government has begun the phased implementation of a …trade-market-access2021
Trade and Market Development Programs2022Resolved, that KAP work with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to ensure federal trade and market development programs meet the needs of smaller acre crops and niche commodities through program changes that provide:– Funding for domestic market development, including activities to promote the health benefits of agriculture and agri-food products to …trade-market-access2022
Unsafe Highways & Public Safety2020Resolved, that KAP work with and lobby the Government of Manitoba to create a clear and effective system to report unsafe roads. Update The province has modernized the Manitoba 511 mobile app and website to include a dedicated “Report a Hazard” feature. For long-term or structural issues (e.g., drainage, grading, …land-labour-infrastructure2020
Unsafe Roads and Provincial Agency Coordination2021Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to create a direct communication network between the RCMP, motor carrier resource officers, and Manitoba Infrastructure’s regional offices to address unsafe road conditions; and be it furtherResolved, that KAP lobby Manitoba Infrastructure to ensure their regional offices correct unsafe road conditions in …land-labour-infrastructure2021
Upgrades to Manitoba Provincial Highway #2832021Resolved, that KAP support Gateway Keewatin Corridor Inc. in its work with the Government of Manitoba to develop a progressive construction plan for and commence upgrades to Hwy 283 to bring it up to dust-free RTAC standards. Update The Government of Manitoba announced $98.3 million in funding for Highway 283 …land-labour-infrastructure2021
Waterhemp and Palmer Amaranth2024Whereas waterhemp and Palmer amaranth found in Canada and the United States has confirmed resistance to various herbicide groups; and,Whereas in Ontario the herbicide resistant waterhemp causes on average a yield loss of 43% in soybeans and an average 19% yield loss in corn; and,Whereas waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are …economic-financial-policy2024
Wetland Mitigation2023Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to change drainage regulations to allow farmers to mitigate the drainage of Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 wetlands by digging reservoirs in convenient locations with equivalent volumes to establish an enhanced wetland that would maintain water for all aquatic species. Update …environmental-stewardship2023
Wildlife Damage Compensation2025Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to provide compensation for winter grazed forage crops that is equal to the compensation provided for fall harvested forage crops. Update KAP raised this issue with MASC. MASC stated that winter-grazed forage crops receive lower compensation due to the increased risk involved.economic-financial-policy2025