Minster Nate Horner to Stakeholders Good afternoon, I am proud to announce the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in Alberta and share information on what this new framework means for our industry. The Sustainable CAP builds on the success of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). This new agricultural policy framework provides flexibility to deliver programs that will …
Sustainable CAP Programs Announced Yesterday
New website up and programs rolling out. Tuesday March 28, 2023 the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) bilateral agreement with Alberta was announced: Alberta Government News Release In effect from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The total value is $2.5 billion (representing federal, provincial, and territorial dollars), up from $2 billion under …
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Response: Vet shortage Resolutions 1:23 and 2:23
Resolution 1-23, Resolution 2-23, Resolution 1-23: CREATION OF A MID-LEVEL ALBERTA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (ABVMA) PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION This resolution was directed at Minister Brian Jean with the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development. Minister Jean forwarded the resolution to Minister Kaycee Mandu, the Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions for response. Minister Mandu responded …
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2023 Resolutions now posted
The ASBs hosted their 78th Provincial Conference in Grande Prairie this January where they passed 14 resolutions, three of which were emergent. 2023 Updates The 2023 resolutions are now posted on the website, along with the draft 2023 resolution session minutes, and the approved 2022 Resolution session minutes. Letters asking for responses to the resolutions …
AgKnow to Launch Community Engagement Campaign February 2023
Resolution E1-19 Get ready folks, the much anticipated and requested Alberta approach to farm mental health is launching their first community engagement campaign this February 2023. Press packages, presentations, courses and professional development opportunities are in the works, and staff are starting to reach out to spread the news that AgKnow is now open for …
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Estimated cost of weed control on neglected oil and gas well sites by municipalities needed by January 11, 2023
Resolution 1-21, In response to a request made by Minister Horner to the ASB Provincial Committee at their meeting on November 30, 2022, an email was sent to all ASBs asking for estimated costs associated with inspecting, monitoring and controlling weeds on neglected well sites. The deadline to submit costs through the attached survey link …
Meeting with the Jason Hale, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
ASBPC Meeting November 7, 2022: delegation DM Jason Hale and ADM John Conrad. The ASBPC held their annual organizational meeting and met with the newly appointed Deputy Minister (DM) Jason Hale, and longstanding ASB supporter Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) John Conrad at the Edmonton Convention Centre on the first day of the RMA 2023 Fall …
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Alberta Water Council for policy advice on all water issues in Alberta.
Resolution 5-19, Resolution 5-19 asks for a multistakeholder committee to work on reducing the use of fresh water by the oil and gas industry. While it is recognized that the Oil and Gas sector has improved considerably since the 1970s, it is safe to say that the issue of fresh water use is not going …
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AgKnow – Alberta’s Approach to Farm Mental Health
Resolution E1-19, In May of 2022, the Alberta Farm Mental Health Network met with Minister Horner and presented their whitepaper outlining findings and recommendations for a made-in-Alberta approach to farm mental health. Along with the whitepaper, the Network presented the minister with a proposal to jumpstart research that will clarify the issues and inform the …
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