Resolutions

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. UpdateThe federal government has set the APP interest-free limit at $500,000 for canola till 2027. Other commodities remain at $250,000. KAP continues to advocate for a permanent …economic-financial-policy2020
Agriculture Sector GHG Emission Balance2020Resolved that KAP 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 furtherTHAT KAP promote the excess capture of carbon in the agriculture sector as a valuable service that Canadian farmers provide, to offset end user …economic-financial-policy2020
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).  Previous federal legislation—Bill C-206 and Bill C-234—attempted to exempt natural gas and propane used on farms …economic-financial-policy2020
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 Manitoba hired five new conservation officers in 2025. Links CBC News: Overworked and underpaid: Manitoba struggling to fill conservation officer roles amid poor wages, moraleland-labour-infrastructure2024
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. In 2024, the Manitoba government froze agricultural Crown land rental rates at $3.66 per animal unit month and reduced lease costs …land-labour-infrastructure2020
Crown Lands2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to ensure agricultural Crown lands are not sold for non-agricultural use. The Manitoba government launched a consultation focused on agricultural Crown lands, seeking input from stakeholders on potential policy changes. As a result of stakeholder engagement, Crown land rental rates were reduced, …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 Submission economic-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. The Manitoba Endangered Species and Ecosystems Act allows government to expropriate land under special circumstances to protect at …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 …education-farm-succession2023
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
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 canceled the consumer carbon tax.economic-financial-policy2023
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. UpdateThe Department of Agriculture provides detailed agricultural trade statistics through its Markets and Statistics portal, which offers comprehensive …trade-market-access2020
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
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.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
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
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. UpdateIn 2022, the Manitoba government increased the number of provincially funded seats for Manitoba students at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine …livestock-animal-health2020
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 MASC hosted a producer focus group in 2025 and plans to improve the myMASC platform.governance-advocacy-public-trust2025
Media Campaign to Promote Agriculture2020Resolved, that KAPwork 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.  KAP forwarded the resolution to CFA. Links CFA Standing Policy 2020governance-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. UpdateThe resolution led to incremental improvements in farm production insurance. E.g., AAFC removed the reference margin limit in 2021 and increased the compensation rate from …economic-financial-policy2020
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
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
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.  In 2022, full market access for Canadian canola seed exports to China was restored. …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% …land-labour-infrastructure2024
Riparian Areas2020Resolved, that KAP lobby the Government of Manitoba to provide a tax credit to landowners for maintaining riparian areas. The Government of Manitoba introduced the Riparian Area Tax Credit 2003 that aimed to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion, and protect wildlife habitats by providing financial compensation to property owners …environmental-stewardship2020
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
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
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.governance-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
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
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