G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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Committee on Agriculture  Original: English/French  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Revision  
The following submission, dated 13 September  2021, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Canada . The revised notification concerns new or modified domestic support measures 
exempt from reduction ( Table DS:2 ). 
 
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This revision removes editorial notations that were inadvertently included in G/AG/N/CAN/114. 
There are  no changes to program descriptions, classifications or amounts.  
 
Growing Forward 2 (GF2) is a five year (fiscal year 2013 -2018) policy framework for Canada's 
agriculture and agri -food sector that seeks to promote innovation; competitiveness and market 
development; and adaptability and industry capacity. It  represents a $3  billion investment by 
federal, provi ncial and territorial governments and serves as the foundation for Canada's agricultural 
programmes and services. It  replaces the Growing Forward Agreement, which was in place from 
2008/09 to 2012/13.  
 
GF2 includes a suite of business risk management (BRM)  initiatives, such as AgriInvest, AgriStability, 
AgriInsurance, AgriRecovery and AgriRisk, and a wide range of other initiatives. GF2  dedicates 
$1 billion in other federal -only programmes, namely AgriInnovation, AgriCompetitiveness and 
AgriMarketing and an  additional $2  billion for cost -shared programmes (60% federal and 40% 
provincial/territorial). This ensures that provinces and territories can tailor programmes to suit their 
specific needs.  
 
The following notification provides information on the new ini tiatives under GF2 that meet the policy 
specific criteria under Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. The  descriptions for the initiatives 
that are continuing from the previous frameworks are notified in G/AG/N/CAN/64 and 
G/AG/N/CAN/91. Many GF initiati ves have continued to receive funding under GF2.   
 
This notification also includes some new non -GF2 programmes operating in certain Canadian 
provinces.  
 
 
 
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CANADA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
_____________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF MEASURE:  
AgriRisk (Federal)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLATION REFERENCE:  
Department of Agriculture and Agri -Food Act , Section 4.  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MEASURE WIT H REFERENCE TO CRITERIA:  
AgriRisk, a part of GF2 's BRM suite of programmes, supports research and development as 
well as the implementation and administration of new risk management tools for use in the 
agriculture sector. The programme provides time -limited financial and technical assistance to 
approved projects. The technical assistance is designed to help establish relationships between 
agriculture industry stakeholder organizations (i.e., agriculture, agri -food and agri -products 
sectors), and private se ctor financial services agencies (such as actuaries, underwriters, 
brokers, insurance, and investment and legal advisors). As a result of these relationships, the 
private sector will be able to expand its role in agricultural risk management, and 
AgriRisk -funded projects will benefit from private sector expertise and experience. Eligibility 
is restricted to not -for-profit industry organizations, commodity groups or associations, 
cooperatives, academic institutions and provincial and territorial governments.   
AgriRisk consists of two business lines:  
1. Research and Development (R&D)  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(a)  
The programme supports R&D by providing federal -only, time -limited financial assistance 
to project proponents to undertake R&D activities related to the development of new risk 
management tools. This programme meets the policy specific criteria under Annex 2, 
paragraph 2(a). The programme is being provided through a publicly funded government 
programme not involving transfers from consumers and does not ha ve the effect of 
providing price support to producers.  
2. Administrative Capacity Building (ACB)  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(a)  
The ACB component is the cost -shared portion of the programme. The objectives are to 
support pilot administrations during early years of  delivering new risk management tools, 
to demonstrate the operational viability of new risk management tools in order to attract 
and secure private sector support. This programme meets the policy specific criteria 
under Annex 2, paragraph 2(a). The program me is being provided through a publicly 
funded government programme not involving transfers from consumers and does not 
have the effect of providing price support to producers.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
Approved R&D projects can be eligible for up to $500,000 o f support per fiscal year. For ACB 
projects, the federal government will make available up to $8 million per year in total, which 
is to be cost -shared with the provinces/territories. The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was 
$3.6 million.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  (5) DATE OF EN TRY INTO EFFECT:  
1 April 2013  
(6) PERIOD OF APPLICATION:  
See above.  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRINCIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT(S)):  
All sectors may benefit from these intiatives.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  Table DS:2   
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CANADA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of  the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
_____________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF MEASURE:  
AgriMarketing (Federal)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLATION REFERENCE:  
Department of Agriculture and Agri -Food Act, Section 4.  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MEASURE WITH REFERENCE TO CRITERIA:  
AgriMarketing is a five -year $341 -million programme that consists of a combination of 
government initiatives and contribution  funding for industry -led projects. Its objective is to 
improve the agriculture and agri -food sector 's competitiveness by supporting industry in 
gaining and maintaining access to markets. To achieve this, the programme is split into four 
streams:  
• Breaking Down Trade Barriers (not yet operationalized);  
• Building Market Success (not yet operationalized);  
• Market Development;  
• Assurance Systems.  
1. Market Development stream  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)  
This stream promotes Canada 's ability to expand domestic and export  markets. It 
supports promotional activities that position and differentiate Canadian products and 
producers, and ensures that the Canadian agriculture industry is able to meet market 
requirements. Contribution funding focuses on developing and implementin g long -term 
market development strategies. These strategies are critical to success in global 
markets. This stream meets the policy specific criteria under Annex 2, paragraph 2(f). 
The programme is being provided through a publicly funded government progra mme not 
involving transfers from consumers and does not have the effect of providing price 
support to producers.  
2. Assurance Systems stream  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(b)  
This stream supports the development of Canadian national assurance systems and 
standards including those related to food safety, animal and plant health, market 
attributes, product quality and traceability. The stream may also consider integration 
and benchmarking as examples of progress in developing an assurance system. The 
departm ent expects that funded projects will lead to processes and procedures that 
increase consumer and buyer confidence that the industry is addressing food supply 
chain risks. Funded projects will increase industry 's ability to prove any assurance 
claims, such  as that food is safe, is sourced from a healthy resource base, and 
incorporates the attributes that consumers seek. This stream meets the policy specific 
criteria under Annex 2, paragraph 2(b). The programme is being provided through a 
publicly funded gov ernment programme not involving transfers from consumers and 
does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  (4) COST OF MEASURE:  
The total cost of the program is $341 million over 5 years (2013 -2018). The total cost of 
contributions in 2 013 was $18.6 million.  
(5) DATE OF ENTRY INTO EFFECT:  
1 April 2013  
(6) PERIOD OF APPLICATION:  
See above.  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRINCIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT(S)):  
All sectors may benefit from these initiatives.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  Table DS:2   
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CANADA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
_____________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF MEASURE:  
AgriInno vation (Federal)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLATION REFERENCE:  
Department of Agriculture and Agri -Food Act, Section 4.  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MEASURE WITH REFERENCE TO CRITERIA:  
AgriInnovation is a five -year federal programme which makes two types of investments: those 
targeted at research and development activities that bring innovation to the agriculture sector 
and those that help industry bring the results of research and development to market through 
adoption or commercialization. As such, the prog ramme is divided into two streams:  
1. Industry -led Research and Development Stream - Annex 2, Paragraph 2(a)  
The Industry -led Research and Development Stream supports pre -commercialization 
research, development and knowledge transfer leading to innovative agriculture, 
agri-food and agri -based practices, processes and products. Funding is provided in two 
clusters:  
a. The Agri-Science Cluster supports industry -led projects that address several 
industry priority themes. Funding in this cluster seeks to  promote a critical mass of 
scientific expertise from industry, academia and government. The project may be 
commodity based, or may address cross -cutting issues that are of interest to more 
than one commodity.  
b. The Agri -Science Project Cluster supports sing le projects or a smaller set of projects 
that are less comprehensive than projects in the Agri -Science cluster. The scope 
may be national, regional or local.  
2. Enabling Commercialization and Adoption Stream  - Annex 2, Paragraph  2(d) 
This stream facilitates t he demonstration, commercialization and adoption of innovative 
agri-based products, technologies, processes or services. It is designed to support and 
reduce the financial risk associated with late -stage activities on the innovation continuum.  
This program me meets the policy specific criteria under Annex 2, paragraph 2((d). 
The programme is being provided through a publicly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers and does not have the effect of providing price 
support to producers . 
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
The total cost of the AgriInnovation Program is up to $698 million over 5 years (2013 -2018). 
Of this, $468 million is available for funding projects based on applications from industry.  The 
remaining funds go towards research, develo pment and knowledge transfer activities, as well 
as program administration that complement industry -directed  initiatives.  The total cost of the 
initiative in 2013 was $39.0 million.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  (5) DATE OF ENTRY INTO EFFECT:  
1 April 2013  
(6) PERIOD OF APPLICATION:  
See above.  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRINCIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT(S)):  
All sectors may benefit from these initiatives.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  Table DS:2   
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CANADA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
_____________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF MEASURE:  
AgriCompetitiveness (Federal)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLATION REFERENCE:  
Department of Agriculture and Agri -Food Act, Section 4.  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MEASURE WITH REFERENCE TO CRITERIA:  
The AgriCompetitiveness Program is a five -year (2013 -2018), $114.5 -million programme 
comprising a combination of government initiatives and contribution funding for industry -led 
projects.  The AgriCompetitiveness Program makes directed investments that help the sector 
adapt to rapidly changing and emerging global and domestic  opportunities and issues, respond 
to market trends and enhance business and entrepreneurial capacity. The programme 
enhances the capacity of the sector to develop leadership, strategies, networks and tools for 
improving competitiveness, adapting to challe nges, innovating and managing risk.  
The programme is comprised of three streams:  
Stream A: Facilitating Sector Capacity  - Annex 2, Paragraph 2 (f)  
This stream supports value chain roundtables  (VCRTs) to help enable industry to collectively 
and strategicall y build capacity and leadership. The VCRTs provide a forum for government 
and industry to undertake joint action, and promote the adoption of shared value propositions 
that meet the needs of rapidly changing domestic and world markets. The  VCRTs are ever -
changing to respond to the needs of the sector. The VCRTs continue to promote industry -led 
initiatives and facilitate industry and government collaboration in a broad range of regulatory, 
science and innovation areas. By anticipating and keeping pace with c hanging consumer 
demands, a competitive marketplace, and evolving international standards, the VCRTs play a 
critical role in increasing Canada 's presence in today 's competitive global market.  
Stream B: Fostering Business Development  - Annex 2, Paragraph 2( d) 
This stream continues AAFC 's past support  of sector  activities  that allow agri -businesses to 
transition, adapt and improve their profitability and resilience by nurturing entrepreneurial 
capacity through skill development aimed at both young and establi shed farmers.  
Funding under this stream is limited and directed to not -for-profit organizations who operate 
nationally in Canada and whose projects complement GF2 provincial initiatives.  
Stream C: Facilitating and Supporting a Modern Regulatory Environment  - Annex 2, 
Paragraph 2(f)  
This stream involves collaborating with industry and regulatory agencies to maintain and 
enhance Canada 's competitive advantage in the sector by enabling stakeholders to participate 
and adapt in a regulatory environment that is undergoing modernization. Funding is provided 
to the Pest Management Centre 's Minor Use Pesticides Program to promote effective pest 
control. Moreover, a section of stream C expenditures are dedicated to the Market and 
Industry Services  Branch (MISB) of Agriculture and Agri -Food Canada.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  (4) COST OF MEASURE:  
The total cost of this program is $114.5 million over 5 years (2013 -2018). The total dispersed 
cost of the initiative in 2013 was $3.8 million.  
(5) DATE OF ENTRY INTO EFFECT:  
1 April 2013  
(6) PERIOD OF APPLICATION:  
See above.  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRINCIPALLY B ENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT(S)):  
All sectors may benefit from these initiatives.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  Table DS:2   
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CANADA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
______________ _______________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF MEASURE:  
GF2 priority area: Innovation (Cost -Shared)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLATION REFERENCE:  
Department of Agriculture and Agri -Food Act, Section 4.  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MEASURE WITH REFERENCE TO CRITERIA:  
Innovation is a priority area for Canada under the GF2 policy framework. The following 
programmes and initiatives are designed to enable and promote innovation in agri -food and 
agri-based products and proc esses.  
Growing Innovation  (Manitoba)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(a) and (d)  
Growing Innovation initiatives in Manitoba are designed to promote research and knowledge 
development. Funding is primarily reserved for research conducted at the University of 
Manitoba, the Food Development Centre, the Prairie Agricultural Machine Institu te and other 
agriculture research bodies.  
The total exempted cost of the initiative in 2013 was $10.2million.  
Intellectual Capacity  (Saskatchewan)  – Annex 2, Paragraph 2(a)  
Saskatchewan recognizes the need to attract and retain highly qualified scientists  and 
researchers to ensure it has the capacity to develop new agricultural knowledge and 
technologies relevant to the Province. To address significant challenges, 15 Strategic Research 
Program Chairs have been created at the University of Saskatchewan and the Western Beef 
Development Centre, each consisting of a scientist and a technician. Each  chair represents an 
area of strategic importance where Saskatchewan previously lacked sufficient expertise. In 
addition to these chairs, the Ministry has also create d three endowed chairs and four Agri -Food 
Innovation Fund Chairs to complement and strengthen the expertise at the University of 
Saskatchewan.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $3.9 million.  
Programme de soutien aux essais de fertilisation  (Québec)  – Annex 2, Paragraph 2(a)  
This programme is designed to support research and testing on fertilizers in line with Quebec 's 
environmental priorities. Funding is made available to associations, producer groups and or 
research organizations engaged in  fertilizer research or trials.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $0.6 million.  
Technology Commercialization and Transfer  (Saskatchewan) - Annex 2, 
Paragraph  2(a) 
In order to transfer the knowledge derived from publicly -funded research into the hands of 
producers and others, Saskatchewan Agriculture has developed a suite of programmes to 
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  Demonstration of Practices and Technologies, Agriculture -Applied Research Managem ent and 
the Saskatchewan Agri -Value Initiative.  
Saskatchewan Agriculture has also initiated partnerships with three non -governmental 
agencies to commercialize the results of publicly funded research: Ag -West Bio, the 
Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre and the Industry Liaison office.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $3.6 million.  
Agriculture Research and Innovation Program – Research Component  (Prince  
Edward Island)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(a)  
This programme provides funding to commodity groups and industry organizations to 
implement activities related to the coordination of research for their sector. Eligible activities 
include the costs associated with the prioritization, coordination and impl ementation of 
research at industry level.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 is $0.3 million  
Partenariats pour l 'innovation  (Québec)  - Annex  2, paragraph  2(a) 
The Quebec Ministry responsible for agriculture has helped to form non -profit applied rese arch 
centers with industry partners. Some of these research centres receive financial support 
and/or research expertise from the Ministry. Specific initiatives include a research centre for 
grains (Centre de  recherche  sur les grains), a research center foc used on technology transfer 
(Centre de  recherche , de développement  et de transfert technologique acéricole ), as well as 
centers focused on potato, fruit, animal science and maple research.  
The total cost of the measure in 2013 was $6 million.  
Programme Innov 'Action Agroalimentaire  (Québec)  - Annex  2, paragraph  2(a), 
(d) and (f) 
This programme aims to increase the competitiveness of the agricultural sector through 
research and innovation while promoting a balance of environmental, social and eco nomic 
development.  
The programme has four components:  
1. Applied Research  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(a)  
This portion of the programme provides funding to research organizations to conduct 
research on ways to improve techniques and/or processes in the sector. This includes 
research into practices that promote healthy soils, developments in pest resistance, and 
optimizing nutritional outcomes.  
2. Innovation in Agricultural Production  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(d)  
The second component of the programme provides f unding for the dissemination and 
implementation of good agricultural practices. The projects typically fall into one of two 
areas: experimental development, adaptation or technology transfer; or the development 
of new distribution tools for technical knowl edge.  
3. Innovation in Products and Processing  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(a) and (d)  
This component provides funding to promote and oversee the implementation of projects 
related to product or process innovation, particularly in regards to the development of 
foods with improved nutritional value. Projects must be innovative and science -based and 
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  4. Networking and Cooperation  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)  
This final co mponent serves to encourage networking and coordination of actors operating 
in the innovation chain to allow them to better respond to future market needs. The 
projects must fit into one of the following categories:  
a. Studies supporting the holding of networ king activities on science -based innovation, 
technological needs or the available scientific resources;  
b. Networking events on innovation between companies and stakeholders in the 
innovation chain; and  
c. Activities showcasing innovative products, processes, be st practices and new 
technologies.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $2.9 million.  
Canada -B.C. Agri -Innovation Program  (British Colombia)  – Annex  2, paragraph 2(a)  
The Canada -BC Agri -Innovation Program (CBCAIP) provides funding to support indust ry-led, 
late stage research, pilot and pre -commercial demonstration projects that lead to the 
commercialization and/or adoption of innovative products, processes, practices and 
technologies in B.C. The CBCAIP is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foun dation.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $2 million.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
See above.  
(5) DATE OF ENTRY INTO EFFECT:  
1 April 2013  
(6) PERIOD OF APPLICATION:  
See above.  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRINCIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT(S)):  
All sectors may benefit from these initiatives.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CANADA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
_________________________________________ ____________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF MEASURE:  
GF2 priority area: Competitiveness and Market Development (Cost -Shared)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLATION REFERENCE:  
Department of Agriculture and Agri -Food Act, Section 4.  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MEASURE WITH REFERENCE TO CRITERIA:  
GF2 invests in competitiveness to maintain and create market -based opportunities for 
individual farms and firms and to provide industry with the knowledge and tools necessary to 
compete at home and abroad.  
Agri-Food and Seafood Market Development Preparedness Program  (British  
Columbia)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)  
This programme is designed to enhance the capacity of B.C. 's agri -food and seafood industry 
to take advantage of market development opportunities. I t does this by supporting the 
development and acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully compete in 
domestic and international markets.  
The programme helps businesses and associations to conduct research and planning activities 
neces sary to take advantage of new market opportunities. In addition, the programme 
supports participation in marketing skills training courses.  
Funding is provided for the contracting of pre -qualified market research consultants, the 
purchase of existing marke t information or studies on domestic or international markets, as 
well as strategic market development planning and marketing skills training.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $0.8 million.  
Strategic Industry Growth Initiative  (Prince Edward Is land)  – Annex 2, paragraph  2(f) 
This programme is focused on increasing the competitiveness of PEI 's agriculture and agri -
food sector by providing assistance to projects that identify, create or maintain market and 
innovation based opportunities, facilitat e value chain development and encourage the 
formation of strategic relationships. Priority is given to holistic projects that increase the 
competitiveness of the sector and have broad industry benefit. Eligible activities include the 
development of busines s plans, financial assessments, industry strategies, feasibility studies, 
and other marketing and promotion services.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $0.6 million.  
Market Intelligence and Advisory Services  (British Columbia)  – Annex 2, 
paragraph  2(d) 
Previously included in Market Information and Exporter Capacity Development under GF  
The Market Intelligence and Advisory Services programme is designed to improve the 
competitiveness of the agri -food sector by providing businesses with current and timely G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  information on domestic and international markets. Advisory services focus more on en gaging 
businesses in the process of developing marketing plans, thereby educating businesses and 
building long -term marketing capacity. Additionally, there is a greater focus on delivering 
intelligence that is tailored to address the sector 's specific chal lenges, capitalize on the sector 's 
competitive advantages and on clearly explaining the implications for BC agri -foods products 
and businesses. Whenever possible, activities delivered through the Market Intelligence and 
Advisory Services programme will be coordinated with related activities undertaken by other 
BC ministries and the federal government.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 is $0.3 million.  
Growing Actions  (Manitoba)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)  
Similar to Market Development and Sector Compet itiveness under GF  
This programme is designed to advance the development and growth of the agriculture, 
agri-food and agriproduct industry through the implementation of strategic initiatives or 
activities that will have a significant impact on the sector 's market development, 
competitiveness, and adaptability. This programme will assist industry and industry supportive 
organizations in providing strategic leadership to the agriculture, agri -food and agriproduct 
value chain, inclusive of producers and proces sors. This programme is primarily targeted at 
sector development led by organizations. Eligibility extends to organizations that represent 
Manitoba agriculture and organizations that have a strategic initiative to further the market 
development, competitiv eness, innovation, adaptability and capacity of the Manitoba 
agriculture, agri -food and agriproduct industry.  
Funding is targeted at innovative solutions proposed by the organizations; being inclusive of, 
but not limited to, the following areas of developm ent: 
1. Strategic Market Development:  This includes strategic initiatives that would assist the 
sector (or a component of the sector) to sustain and/or expand existing markets through 
the development of new products, innovative new market development, and the  
implementation of key sector marketing strategies (e.g. branding).  
2. Strategic Sector Competitiveness:  This includes strategic initiatives that would result 
in sector (or a component of the sector) development, improvements in productivity, 
increased adapta bility, proactive sector risk management and adoption of best business 
practices. Investment attraction initiatives that help the sector 's small and medium sized 
enterprises attract domestic and international investment and/or initiatives that promote 
Canada and/or the province as a reliable, safe and profitable location for agriculture and 
agri-food investment can be supported.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $0.3 million.  
Market Development  (Ontario)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)  
This Ontario Mar ket Development programme supports market assessments and audits, 
planning, training and skills development, new product development, and the implementation 
of marketing plans. It is expected that organizations and collaborations will work to access 
new or  expanded sales channels within Ontario or across Canada, and to export to markets in 
other countries. There are two broad project categories for this programme: Assessment, 
Audit and Planning; and Accessing Markets and Development of Products and Processe s. 
Funding for the Market Development projects made available for networks, collaborations, and 
other organizations satisfies the policy specific criteria of Annex 2, paragraph 2(f).  
The total cost of the initiative eligible for exemption from reduction co mmitments in 2013 was 
$1.1 million dollars.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  Farm Business Development Initiative  (Saskatchewan)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2 (d)  
The Farm Business Development Initiative assists farmers to adopt progressive business 
management practices and strategies in nine bu siness management areas: business 
strategies, marketing, production economics, human resources, financial management, 
succession planning, business structure, risk assessment and the environment. The initiative 
features new programmes designed to help farm ers understand the need for growth and 
development in their business and to provide an enhanced business information systems to 
support the development needs of farmers. As such, business management training 
programmes in the nine business management pract ices areas is available.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $3.8 million.  
Business Management, Opportunities and Skills Development  (Alberta)  – Annex 2, 
paragraph 2(c)  
The purpose of this programme is to help Alberta 's new or established producers, 
agri‑processing companies and producer groups improve their business management skills, 
enhancing the industry 's competitiveness and sustainability. Successful applicants are eligible 
for reimbursement for 75% of eligible costs for a pproved business skills development training 
courses.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $6.2 million.  
Growing Competitiveness  (Manitoba)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(d)  
This programme provides assistance for the development and delivery of learning activities. 
These are designed to increase farmers ' production, management and marketing skills. 
The Growing Competitiveness fund supports the following streams:  
Agri-Extension:  Provides assistance for the development and delivery of group learnin g 
activities; including resources, workshops, and symposia; and assistance for the development 
of knowledge sharing, information transfer, networking and partnership development amongst 
industry stakeholders.  
The total excluded cost of the program in 2013 was: $0.5 million.  
Programme Services -Conseil  (Québec)  – Annex  2, paragraph  2(d) 
This programme seeks to promote the competitiveness and sustainability of agriculture and 
agribusiness in Quebec through the use of advisory networks. These networks provide 
marketing and advisory services to producers. The  programmes are focused on knowledge 
transfer and promoting the formulation of action plans based on the use of proper diagnostic 
tools.  
Through the networks, advisory and consulting services are pro vided to producers for budget, 
finance, planning and marketing purposes.  
The total cost of the measure in 2013 was $19.4 million.  
Programme d 'appui à l 'offre de services -conseils agricoles (PAOSCA)  (Québec)  - 
Annex  2, paragraph  2(d) 
The Ministry of Agricul ture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) has designed the  programme d 'appui 
d'appui à l'offre de services -conseils agricoles (PAOSCA)  to support the organizations 
responsible for the coordination and support of consulting/advisory services to agriculture and 
agri-food companies in Quebec, in order to promote the development of knowledge and 
expertise among these stakeholders.  
The main objective of the Program is to provide advisory services to guide and support 
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  provides financial support to the development of knowledge and expertise of agricultural 
advisers in order for them to be able to offer quality services that meet the needs expressed 
by companies.  
The total cost of the measure in 2013 was $2.3 million.  
Programme  de Soutien aux Stratégies Sectorielles de Développement  (Québec)  – 
Annex 2, paragraph 2 (a) and (d)  
This programme is designed to help the agri -food sector in Quebec work together to design 
and implement collective projects at scale that will cause benefits for the sector as a whole. 
Eligibility to receive funding extends only to associations and research centres.  
The total cost of the measure in 2013 was $1.9 million.  
Business  Knowledge and Stra tegic Adaptation  (British Colombia)  – Annex 2, 
paragraph  2(d) 
This programme in B.C. is meant to enhance agri -food business management capacity through 
farm business management resources, workshops, education and advisory services. 
The programme has three areas of focus:  
Business knowledge and adaptation  provides funding for business speakers at industry 
events, farm business management resources for agri -food businesses and information and 
workshops.  
Farm business advisory services provide electronic farm business assessment as well as 
farm financial assessments and business plans.  
First Nations agri -food business support helps to improve existing and new First Nations ' 
agri-food businesses and products.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $0.3 million.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
See above.  
(5) DATE OF ENTRY INTO EFFECT:  
1 April 2013  
(6) PERIOD OF APPLICATION:  
See above.  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRINCIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT(S)):  
All sectors may benefit from these initiatives.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CANADA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
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(1) FULL TITLE OF MEASURE:  
GF2 priority area: Adaptability and Industry Capacity (Cost -Shared)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLATION REFERENCE:  
Department of Agriculture and Agri -Food Act, Section 4.  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MEASURE WITH REFERENCE TO CRITERIA:  
A major objective of GF 2 is to improve adaptability and industry capacity in the agriculture 
and agri -food sector. Initiatives and programmes linked to this priority seek to assist 
producers to effectively anticipate and manage challenges and risks.  
Environmental Resource Manage ment and Innovation  (Alberta)  ‑ Annex  2, 
paragraph  12 
To encourage the exploration and implementation of innovative and environmentally 
responsive solutions that enable the agricultural sector to minimize its environmental footprint 
and promote competitiveness through the adoption of beneficial management practices 
(BMPs) that protect or enhance the environment. The areas of focus for the programme are 
as follows:  
1. On-Farm Energy Management initiatives  that educate and encourage producers to 
pursu e opportunities to improve their on -farm energy management. This enables 
producers to conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions, ultimately reducing the 
environmental footprint of Alberta 's agriculture industry.  
2. On-Farm Stewardship initiatives support th e implementation of BMPs to reduce the 
risk of agricultural contaminants entering water supplies. The programme targets BMPs 
that have the greatest potential to reduce impacts on water quality. Completion of an 
agri-environmental risk assessment is a pre -application condition. The initiatives are 
meant to positively impact water quality and promote sustainable management of 
inorganic agricultural wastes.  
3. Confined Feeding Operation Stewardship  initiatives are designed to help Alberta 
livestock operations and  commercial manure applicators assess potential risks to water 
quality and make improvements to minimize those risks. Completion of an agri -
environmental risk assessment is a pre -application condition. Activities may include 
engineering assessments, run -on and run -off controls, and improved manure storage 
facilities.  
4. Agricultural Watershed Enhancement initiatives  facilitate the delivery of targeted, 
comprehensive extension programmes, increased uptake of wetland restoration and 
riparian health BMP. This is done to realize measureable changes within high risk 
watershed areas, focused on addressing water quality iss ues. These initiatives 
encourages watershed groups, municipalities, and/or industry organizations to develop a 
watershed group plans to target the adoption of BMPs related to surface water quality by 
producers in high risk areas.  
The total cost of this ini tiative in 2013 was $11.2 million (FY 2013 -2018).  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  Livestock  Traceability Rebate  (Saskatchewan)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(b)  
This programme provides a rebate for the purchase of an approved list of traceability 
technology and tools. Livestock producers, as well as feedlots, backgrounders, processors, 
veterinary clinics, auction marts, pastures, fairs and exhibitions are eligible to apply.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $0.6 million.  
Livestock  Biosecurity Program (Saskatchewan)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(b)  
This programme seeks to increase producer awareness of national biosecurity practices to 
help prevent the introduction and spread of disease. For industries with national standards, 
this programme will increase producer awareness of t he principles of biosecurity and how they 
apply to their industry. The programme also promotes biosecurity awareness among service 
providers. An example of an eligible initiative is the funding of livestock truck washes and 
transport audits performed by ce rtified veterinarians.  
The total cost of this initiative in 2013 was $0.4 million.  
Food Safety Outreach and Hazards  (British Columbia)  ‑ Annex 2, paragraph 2(e)  
Under this programme, Ministry of Agriculture food safety specialists provide B.C. food 
produce rs with information and technical advice on food safety practices. The programme 
involves various projects which address food safety in B.C., focusing on such priorities as 
developing food safety resources, providing technical advice to mitigate food safet y risks and 
identifying, analyzing and quantifying new or emerging hazards.  
The total cost of this initiative in 2013 was $0.3 million.  
Assurance  Systems  (Ontario)  – Annex 2, Paragraph 2(d)  
The Assurance Systems programme is designed to ensure the industry uses recognized 
standards and puts systems in place to effectively manage risk, access new markets, and 
retain and expand existing markets. Assurance systems include those related to traceability, 
animal welfare and food safety.  
Traceability is th e ability to follow products through all stages of the agri -food chain, from 
production to retail, by providing an effective way to track an identified product (and its 
attributes) as it moves between locations.  
Animal welfare programmes are becoming incre asingly important for domestic and foreign 
market access. Consumers are driving the retail demand to source products from farms that 
follow National Animal Welfare Codes of Practice. Adopting these codes or other industry 
standards can help with the implem entation of market -driven management systems to meet 
buyer demands and consumer expectations. Animal welfare programmes help strengthen and 
keep Ontario 's agri -food business competitive.  
Food safety programmes control risks by preventing, reducing or elimi nating hazards. 
Organizations and collaborations can ensure industry competitiveness by aligning training 
materials, strategies, programme schemes, group certification, etc. with national and 
international food safety standards.  
Funding for the Assurance S ystem programmes  is made available to networks, collaborations, 
and other organizations and satisfy the policy specific criteria of the Annex 2, paragraph 2(d).  
The total cost of the initiative eligible for exemption from reduction commitments in 2013 was 
$0.5 million.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  Growing  Assurance  (Manitoba)  – Annex 2, paragraph 12  
Growing  Assurance seeks to advance measures which promote good environmental 
practice, food safety, animal welfare and plant and animal health.  The programme is 
split into two areas, one focusing broadly on environmental programmes and the other on 
food safety and related issues. Environmental funding is focused on beaver damage control, 
promoting best management practices, creating and improving environmental farm plans and 
promoting ecological goods and services.  
The total cost of the initiative eligible for exemption from reduction commitments in 2013 was 
$4.5 million.  
Biosecurity and Surveillance  (British Columbia)  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(b)  
The biosecurity  and surveillance programme promotes risk management approaches to 
biosecurity issues in BC. Funding is dispersed for industry and commodity groups focusing on 
education, awareness and implementation of on -farm biosecurity plans; disease surve illance 
projects for plant or animal diseases; agriculture experts working closely with industry and 
commodity groups on biosecurity issues; and invasive plant management projects.  
The total cost of this initiative in 2013 was $0.3 million.  
Sustainable Agriculture: Environmental Farm Plans  (British Colombia)  – Annex 2, 
paragraph 12  
The Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Program supports farm operations to complete agri -
environmental  risk assessments.  
Benefits of completing an Environmental Farm Pl an include:  
• improved  sustainability of British Columbia 's agricultural industry;  
• recognition of your efforts to manage land in an environmentally sustainable manner;  
• enhanced marketing opportunities and improved relationships with environmental 
agencies; a nd 
• improved response to environmental incidents through contingency planning.  
A qualified planning advisor works with qualified farmers or ranchers to complete a confidential 
Environmental Farm Plan Assessment that outlines recommended actions to help them  
improve their operations.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $0.5 million.  
Sustainable Agriculture : Beneficial Management Practices  (British Colombia)  – 
Annex  2, paragraph 12  
Those who have completed B.C. Environmental Farm Plans are eligible to apply for funding to 
implement BMPs that will help to increase agricultural sustainability and contribute to a 
cleaner, healthier environment. Eligible projects include those focused on waste management, 
air quality, emissions, soil and riparia n integrity and water quality.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $1.6 million.  
Growing Adaptation  (Water Management)  (Manitoba)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(g)  
Growing Adaptation supports water management projects that secure adequate and 
sustainable supplies of quality water for agricultural, agri -food and agribusiness in rural areas. 
Rural municipalities, incorporated water co -operatives and agricultural organizations can 
receive funds for multi -user water infrastructure projects or water management studies. 
Funding can extend to strategic, rural, mainline water pipeline and multi -user potable water 
storage projects; multi -user well development projects; rural, potable and non -potable water 
sourcing studies; and regional, non -potable water management studies.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $1.5 million.  
On Farm Food Safety Implementation Program  (Saskatchewan)  ‑ Annex 2, 
paragraph  2(b) and (c)  
The Saskatchewan on Farm Food Safety (OFFS) Implementation Program provides funding to 
provincia l commodity groups to implement OFFS systems. Funding extends to seminars, 
workshops and other food safety protocols required for the safe production of different 
commodities.  
The total cost of this initiative in 2013 was $0.4 million.  
Disease Surveillance and Management  (Saskatchewan)  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(b)  
Saskatchewan is focused on promoting initiatives that strengthen animal health and 
monitoring in the province. The programme focuses primarily on antimicrobial use and 
resistance, and the  surveillance of zoonotic diseases.  
The total cost of this initiative in 2013 was $0.3 million.  
Comprehensive Plant and Animal Pest Control  (Saskatchewan)  – Annex 2, 
paragraph  2(b) 
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities administers four separate funding 
programmes as part of Saskatchewan 's comprehensive plan and animal pest control system: 
The Black fly Abatement Program; The Beaver Control Program; The Feral Wild Boar Control 
Program; and The Invasive Plant Management and Control Program .  
The total cost of this initiative in 2013 was $1.1 million.  
Water Management  (Alberta)  – Annex 2, paragraph 12  
The objective of this programme is to improve water -use efficiencies and existing 
infrastructure and assess new options for on -farm water supp ly infrastructure to ensure water 
supply is not a barrier to production or sustainability.  
Areas of focus for the programme include:  
1. On-Farm Water Management  initiatives that improve and protect the consistency of 
on-farm water supplies utilized by rural r esidents and producers. The programme 
provides producers with technical assistance to assess their on -farm water needs in 
relation to their current supply and to increase the volume, sustainability and/or reliability 
of their on -farm water supply. A new or  amended long -term water management plan is 
a pre-application condition.  
2. Regional Water Supply  initiatives that assess and develop water supplies in regions 
where traditional on -farm water supplies are not reliable. These initiatives provide the 
opportunit y to assess, and if appropriate, develop multi -user water supply systems so 
that a lack of on -farm water supply is not a barrier to production or sustainability. Studies 
of the feasibility of multi -user water supply systems are required and supported by th e 
programme.  
3. Irrigation Efficiency  initiatives that will increase energy and water -use efficiencies by 
assisting producers with the purchase of energy -efficient, low pressure centre pivot 
irrigation equipment or to upgrade their current irrigation systems to LPCP irrigation 
equipment.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $5.3 million.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  Agriculture Awareness  Initiatives  (Saskatchewan)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2f)  
This programme provides funding to promote the benefits of agriculture as a career and 
enhance the public 's perception of agriculture and its role in the economy through building 
capacity in the industry, co -ordination of agriculture awareness messaging with effective tools 
and engagement of producers and organization to promote critical are as of agriculture. The 
programme also supports eligible organizations ' communication, training and resource 
development.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was 0.3 million.  
Growing Visions  (Manitoba)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(d)  
This programme is design ed to advance the development of the agriculture and agri -food 
sector by improving strategic planning and governance. The focus is to strengthen the 
industry 's organizational capacity with the objective of increasing industry competitiveness 
and sustainabi lity in the long term. Increased strategic planning and governance also 
strengthens industry organizations ' ability to serve their clients and/or members.  
Funding is granted on a competitive intake basis with priority given to those applications that 
have the greatest ability to impact industry sector development, competitiveness and 
innovation. Organizational assessments to evaluate organization capacity are required.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $0.5 million.  
Climate Action /Climate Adaptat ion (British Colombia)  – Annex 2, paragraph 12  
British Colombia 's Climate Action for agriculture programme focuses on helping producers 
adapt to climate change and on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. 
Adaptation funding provides tools for producers to anticipate climate change impacts and plan 
to address challenges to production capability. Funding is also available for producers to adopt 
strategies which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Both areas of funding are consistent 
with the Province 's strategy to combat climate change.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $0.5 million.  
Agri-Environmental Group Plans  (Saskatchewan)  - Annex 2, paragraph 12  
The province 's Agri -Environmental Group Plans (AEGP) provide, through AEGP technicians, 
access to education and awareness to deal with environmental issues where action by all 
producers in an area can have a measurable impact. The plans can be used to support 
sustainable management and development of resources. There  are fourteen group plans in 
Saskatchewan. Producers who do not have an individual Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) can 
apply through AEGP for Farm Stewardship Program funding to support BMPs.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $1.3 million.  
Farm Stewardship  Program  (Saskatchewan)  – Annex 2, paragraph 12  
The Farm Stewardship  Program provides eligible Saskatchewan producers with financial 
assistance to implement BMPs to help maintain or improve the quality of soil, water, air, or 
biodiversity resource s. 
A BMP is defined as any agricultural management practice which ensures the long -term health 
and sustainability of land -related resources used for agricultural production, positively impacts 
the long -term economic and environmental viability of agricultu ral production and minimizes 
negative impacts and risk to the environment.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $4.9 million.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  Small Scale  Foods Program  (Northwest Territories) – Annex 2, paragraph2(c)  
The programme  is targeted at 30 remote Northwest Territories communities and aims to 
increase small scale, community -based food production. In practice, eligible activities include 
agricultural workshops and seminars, the construction and maintenance of community 
gardens and some promotional ac tivities.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $0.5 million.  
Agriculture  and the Environment  (Yukon Territory)  - Annex 2, paragraph 12  
The purpose of this programme is to promote the stewardship of agricultural lands and the 
surrounding environment . The programme has two main initiatives:  
1. Agri-Environment Baseline Indicators : The objective of this initiative is to create 
new, and reinforce existing, datasets of information for vegetation, soil, feed and water 
quality in agricultural areas and to determine the best areas to develop agriculture lands 
based on soil capability, arability and irrigability assessment, consistent with Canada 's 
broader environmental policy.  
2. Reclamation of Yukon Land : The objective of this initiative is to reclaim Yukon la nd 
that has been impacted through agricultural activity and which poses a hazard to the 
environment or wildlife.  
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $0.3 million.  
Prime -Vert (Québec ) - Annex 2, paragraph 2(a), (d) and paragraph 12  
Prime -Vert is th e flagship Quebec provincial programme focused on environmental protection 
and the promotion of sustainability. The programme emphasizes Canada 's broad 
environmental priorities and works to:  
• promote and disseminate good agricultural practices;  
• support farms so that they adopt production methods respectful of the environment, so 
as to conserve resources and to meet the expectations of citizens and consumers; and  
• promote collective initiatives to solve problems detrimental to the quality of air, soil 
health, biodiversity or human health, as well as problems related to climate change.  
The programme  is split into five components:  
1. Agri-environment  interventions  ‑ Annex 2, paragraph 12  
The objective of this component is to support farmers in the implementation of 
agri‑environmental practices and production patterns that serve to reduce pollution from 
agriculture and promote biodiversity.  
2. Water management  ‑ Annex 2, paragraph 12  
This component is designed to implement water management projects aimed at 
protecting watersheds, improving water quality, reducing agriculture -related water 
pollution and responding to blue -green algae.  
3. Addressing regional and inter -regional environmental issues  ‑ Annex 2, 
paragraph  2(a) and paragraph 12  
The th ird component of this programme is designed to address environmental issues 
focused in one distinct region and those that might affect several adjacent regions of 
Quebec. Funding is provided both to environmental projects and to specific research 
projects,  focused on climate change adaptation and on agriculture -wildlife cohabitation.  
4. Agri-environmental knowledge transfer  ‑ Annex 2, paragraph 2(d)  
This component of the programme is available to agricultural associations, technical 
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  information to encourage the adoption of new technologies, practices and production 
methods that respect and benefit the environment.  
5. Coordination for agri -environmental groups  ‑ Annex 2, paragr aph 2(d)  
The final component of the programme provides funding to assist with agri -environmental 
clubs which promote environmental advisory services to producers.  
The total cost of the innovation in 2013 was $33.7 million.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
See above.  
(5) DATE OF ENTRY INTO EFFECT:  
1 April 2013  
(6) PERIOD OF APPLICATION:  
See above.  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRINCIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT(S)):  
All sectors may benefit from these initiatives.  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CANADA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
_____________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF MEASURE:  
Local Fo od Fund (Ontario)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLATION REFERENCE:  
The Local Food Act, 2013 (Ontario)  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MEASURE WITH REFERENCE TO CRITERIA:  
The Local Food Fund was linked to Ontario 's Rural Economic Development Program and 
focused on helping t he agri -food industry make an even greater contribution to Ontario 's 
economy. The three -year initiative provided funding of up to $10 million per year, spread 
across four distinct project categories:  
Research and Best Practices  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(a)  
Grants in this area were for projects that undertook research and analysis that led to the 
development and implementation of recognized best practices. Activities included research 
that identified barriers to purchasing local foods, market research that im proved 
understanding and access to new or improved market opportunities, research that led to the 
development of best practices among value chain players, research into agricultural products 
and production practices, testing or piloting new models or appro aches that increase access 
to or awareness of local food, and sharing local food best practices.  
Regional and Local Food Networks  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(d)  
Grants in this section were awarded to projects that build capacity along the value food chain 
to improve access and supply of local foods by information sharing and collaboration between 
value chain partners. Eligible projects under this category included those that support 
partnerships to promote better understanding between value chain partners such  as: 
networking or educational events; feasibility studies; identification of barriers within the value 
chain; or the creation or establishment of networks or partnerships along that value chain. 
Other eligible projects included those that undertook busine ss, industry or client intelligence 
or business case or strategy development. Projects that seek to support export activity were 
not eligible.  
Marketing, Promotion and Education  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)  
The final category of Local Food Fund projects focus es on marketing and promotional activities 
that improve consumer awareness and demand for local foods. Examples of eligible projects 
under this category include promotion, marketing or branding events or activities that 
promotes regional or local food spec ialties such as culinary destinations, organic products, 
seasonal availability, and food festivals. Also eligible are educational activities.  
Marketing/promotional activities focused on markets outside Ontario were not eligible.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
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  (5) DATE OF ENTRY INTO EFFECT:  
2013 
(6) PERIOD OF APPLICATION:  
See above.  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRINCIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT(S)):  
All sectors may benefit from these initiatives.  
  G/AG/N/CAN/114/Rev.1  
 
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  Table DS:2  
DOMEST IC SUPPORT: CANADA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
_____________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF MEASURE:  
Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) (Saskatchewan)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLATION REFERENCE:  
Memorandum of Agreement between the Province of Saskatchewan, the University of 
Saskatchewan and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MEASURE WITH REFERENCE TO CRITERIA:  Annex 2, 
paragraph 2 (a) 
GIFS is a public -private partnership funded research institute based at the University of 
Saskatchewan. It was constituted with a unique focus on research and technology 
development that has the potential to improve agriculture in both the developed world and 
the developing world.  
The institute will build on Saskatchewan's existing strength in crop production systems 
through new investments in technological, economic, nutritional and envir onmental 
improvements to the food supply system at home and around the world. It will take a strategic 
approach to the food supply system - for example, breeding for higher yield, improved 
nutrition and better processing traits, looking at how soil quality  affects the nutritional value 
of crops, and adapting prairie zone crops to available soil and water.  
This programme meets the policy specific criteria under Annex 2, paragraph 2(a). The 
programme is being provided through a publicly funded government prog ramme not involving 
transfers from consumers and does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
$3 million in 2013  
 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY INTO EFFECT:  
2013 
(6) PERIOD OF APPLICATION:  
Funding has been agreed for seven ye ars, starting in 2013.  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRINCIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT(S)):  
All sectors may benefit from these initiatives.  
 
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