G/AG/N/CAN/97  
 
13 March 2013  
(13-1375)  Page: 1/11  
Committee on Agriculture  Original: English/French  
 
 NOTIFICATION 
The following submission, dated 28 February 2013, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Canada . The notification concerns new or modified domestic support measures 
exempt from reduction ( Table DS:2 ). 
  
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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 
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(1) Full title of measure: 2010 Manitoba Individual Flood Proofing Initiative 
 (2) Domestic legislation reference: Water Resources Administration Act, Subsection 4(2) 
 
(3) Detailed description of measur e with reference to criteria: The 2010 Manitoba 
Individual Flood Proofing Initiative provides financial assistance up to $86,000 to home, 
business and farm owners of flood prone build ings and structures. These properties are 
situated; (i) along the Red River north of Winnipeg; and (ii) throughout other parts of 
Manitoba. Properties that are eligible are those flooded by surface water from rivers, lakes, or streams overflowing their banks, or from  heavy rainstorm. Other conditions include 
properties that were flooded during a 2009 or 2010 flood event or in two or more other flood 
events; or would have flooded in the absence of temporary flood protection measures. 
 
The program conforms to the general criteria  under Annex 2, paragraph 1 and the policy-
specific criteria under the Structural Adjust ment Assistance provided through Investment 
Aids of paragraph 11. The support is provided through a publicly funded government program not involving transfers from consumers; and does not have the effect of providing 
price support to producers. Eligibility for payments is determined by clearly-defined criteria 
to assist physical restructuring of operations such as flood prone buildings and structures including those of farm owners (subparagraph 11(a)). Financial assistance is only provided 
for any work related to flood proofing to achieve adequate flood protection of the structure, 
and is not for upgrades or improvements to buildings which are beyond the original (pre-flood) condition of the property. Properties that are located within an existing community dike are not eligible for funding. Vacant land and agricultural land are also excluded. The 
maximum funding is capped at $86,000 and three competitive quotes are required for all 
major flood-proofing work to be performed. Original invoices and receipts must be submitted as part of the process of receiving financial assistance (subparagraph 11(e)). As a result, the 
amount of such payments is not related to or  based on the type or volume of production, 
domestic or international prices, undertaken by the producer in any year after the base period (subparagraphs 11(b) and 11(c)); nor does it mandate or designate the agricultural 
products to be produced (subparagraph 11(e)). All projects must be completed by 
31 December 2015 for the period of time necessa ry for the realization of the flood-proofing 
investment (subparagraph 11(d)). 
 
(4) Cost of measure: The total estimated cost is $9.8 million over six years (this amount 
includes assistance to home and businesses as well as farm owners). 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: 27 August 2010 
 (6) Period of application: Six years (FY2010/11-2015/16) 
 
(7) Products to principally benefi t (if any individual product(s)):  Any product G/AG/N/CAN/97 
 
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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 
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(1) Full title of measure: Programme Innovbio (Innovbio Programme) 
 (2) Domestic legislation reference: Act respecting the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des 
Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (L.R.Q., c. M-14)  
 
(3) Detailed description of measur e with reference to criteria: The objective of this 
programme is to support the development of Quebec's organic sector. Financial assistance 
for eligible projects includes technology adaptation and transfer of expertise to organic 
farms or to those in the process of conversi on; development and improvement of knowledge 
of farmers and advisors; as well as regional initiatives aimed at solving identified problems. 
 
This component of the programme conforms to the general criteria of paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture and the policy-specific criteria under paragraph 2(d) of the General services category . The support is provided through a publicly 
funded government program not involving transfers from consumers; and does not have the 
effect of providing price support to producers. Support is for extension and advisory services. Expenditures do not involve direct payments to producers or processors. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: The total estimated cost is 2.75 million dollars over four years. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: November 2009 
 (6) Period of application: Four years (FY2009/10 - 2012/13) 
 
(7) Products to principally benefi t (if any individual product(s)): Organic product 
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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 
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(1) Full title of measure: Programme d'appui à la mise en marché des produits biologiques - 
Volet 1: appui à la mise en marché des produits biologiques, au maintien de la reconnaissance et à la mise en valeur de l'appellation sur les marchés occupés ou en développement  (Marketing Support Programme for Organic Products - Component 1) 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference: Act respecting the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des 
Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (L.R.Q., c. M-14)  
 
(3) Detailed description of measur e with reference to criteria: The objective of this 
programme is to support the development of Quebec's organic sector. The main focus of 
Component 1  (Volet 1 ) of the programme is to improve the competitive capacity of 
agricultural enterprises. Eligible activities include analysis of organic production plans for a specific product; analysis of innovative marketing networks for a specific product; and initiatives related to maintaining the recognition and development of the organic 
designation. 
 
This programme conforms to the general criteria of paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture and the policy-specific criteria under paragraph 2(f) of the General 
services category. The support is provided th rough a publicly funded government program 
not involving transfers from consumers; and does not have the effect of providing price 
support to producers. Support is for marketing and promotional services. There are no 
expenditures that could be used by sellers to re duce selling price or confer a direct economic 
benefit to purchasers. There are no direct payments to producers or processors. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: The total estimated cost is 1.2 million dollars over four years. 
 (5) Date of entry into effect: November 2009 
 
(6) Period of application: Four years (FY2009/10 - 2012/13) 
 
(7) Products to principally benefi t (if any individual product(s)): Organic product 
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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 
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(1) Full title of measure: Programme d'appui à la conversion à l'agriculture biologique- 
Volet 1: services-conseils en appui à l'organisation et l'implantation de la certification sur une entreprise agricole  (Support Programme for Organic Conversion - Component 1) 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference: Act respecting the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des 
Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (L.R.Q., c. M-14)  
 
(3) Detailed description of measur e with reference to criteria: The objective of this 
programme is to support the development of Quebec's organic sector by promoting the conversion of agricultural activities into organic farming. The main focus of Component 1  
(Volet 1 ) is to provide consulting services to support implementation of organic certification 
on a farm. Eligible activities include site visits and consultations accompanied by a report identifying non-compliance issues; and development of procedures, documents, records, as well as management tools necessary for the qualification of organic certification.  
 
This component of the programme conforms to the general criteria of paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture and the policy-specific criteria under 
paragraph 2(d) of the General services category . The support is provided through a publicly 
funded government program not involving transfers from consumers; and does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. Support is for extension and advisory 
services. Expenditures do not involve direct payments to producers or processors. 
 (4) Cost of measure: The total estimated cost is 1.15 million dollars over three years. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: April 2010 
 (6) Period of application: Three years (FY2010/11 – 2012/13) 
 
(7) Products to principally benefi t (if any individual product(s)): Organic product 
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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: Programme d'accompagnement en innovation agricole  (Agricultural 
Innovation Companion Programme) 
 (2) Domestic legislation reference: Act respecting the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des 
Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (L.R.Q., c. M-14)  
 (3) Detailed description of measur e with reference to criteria: The objective of this 
programme is to provide guidance towards investments in research and innovation. Eligible 
activities include assessment related to research and innovation of a product or a business plan; search for the most appropriate technological solution and development avenues; 
linking with most appropriate technical and sci entific resources; and seeking funding for a 
project.  
 This component of the programme conforms to the general criteria of paragraph 1 of 
Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture and the policy-specific criteria under 
paragraph 2(d) of the General services category . The support is provided through a publicly 
funded government program not involving transfers from consumers; and does not have the 
effect of providing price support to producers. Support is for extension and advisory 
services. Expenditures do not involve direct payments to producers or processors. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: The total estimated cost is 0.77 million dollars over three years. 
 (5) Date of entry into effect: July 2010 
 
(6) Period of application: Three years (FY2010/11 - 2012/13) 
 (7) Products to principally benefi t (if any individual product(s)):  Any product 
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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: Centre d'expertise fromagère du Québec  (Cheese Expertise Centre of 
Quebec) 
 (2) Domestic legislation reference: Act respecting the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des 
Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (L.R.Q., c. M-14)  
 (3) Detailed description of measur e with reference to criteria: The objective of this 
programme is to support cheese production in  quality, sustainability, profitability, and 
health. The programme focuses on four main areas: (i) technical advisory services; (ii) technical support to improve quality; (iii) training, extension and technology transfer; and 
(iv) innovation. The main activities of the centre are to:  
 
- align, implement, and coordinate consulting services; - oversee the development of simple analytical tools that are suitable for the small and 
medium-sized cheese makers; 
- organize training sessions, workshops, seminars, or information days; - disseminate information to producers, processors, consultants, and other 
stakeholders; 
- facilitate amongst members to exchange information through a virtual platform; and - collaborate with governments, universities, and other organizations in the 
development of cheese industry. 
 This component of the programme conforms to the general criteria of paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture and the policy-specific criteria under 
paragraph 2(d) of the General services category . The support is provided through a publicly 
funded government program not involving transfers from consumers; and does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. Support is for extension and advisory 
services. Expenditures do not involve direct payments to producers or processors. 
 (4) Cost of measure: The total estimated cost is 0.3 million dollars over three years. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: March 2011 
 (6) Period of application: Three years (FY2010/11 - 2012/13) 
 
(7) Products to principally benefi t (if any individual product(s)): Dairy (cheese) products 
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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: Programme de bourses d'études aux étudiants de la Faculté de 
médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal orientant leur carrière dans le domaine des animaux de consommation  (Scholarship Programme for Students of the Faculty of 
V e t e r i n a r y  M e d i c i n e  a t  t h e  U n i v e r s i t y  o f  M o ntreal - Career in the Field of Animals for 
Consumption) 
 (2) Domestic legislation reference: Act respecting the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des 
Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (L.R.Q., c. M-14)  
 (3) Detailed description of measur e with reference to criteria: This programme is to 
foster the next generation in the field of veteri nary medicine in food animals. To achieve this 
goal, scholarships are offered to students who choose to continue their studies in the field of animals for consumption. Additional grants are also available to students who choose to set up their practice in remote areas. To be eligible for the scholarship program, a student must 
be enrolled in the Ph.D. program at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of 
Montreal with elective courses related to the field of food animals and perform internships in this field. The scholarship is provided at $5,000 per year. 
 
This component of the programme conforms to the general criteria of paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture and the policy-specific criteria under 
paragraph 2(c) of the General services category . The support is provided through a publicly 
funded government program not involving transfers from consumers; and does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. Support is for training services. Expenditures 
do not involve direct payments to producers or processors. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: Budget based on total number of scholarships offered to eligible students 
over the five-year programme. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: January 2010 
 
(6) Period of application: Five years (FY2009/10 - 2013/14) 
 (7) Products to principally benefi t (if any individual product(s)): Animals for consumption 
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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: Programme de recherche sur la préservation et l'amélioration de la 
valeur nutritive des aliments  (Research Programme in the Preservation and Improvement of 
Nutritional Value of Foods) 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference: Act respecting the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des 
Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (L.R.Q., c. M-14)  
 
(3) Detailed description of measur e with reference to criteria: This programme aims at 
encouraging researchers in Quebec working in various disciplines in innovative research in order to preserve and improve the nutritional quality and health benefits of foods throughout 
the bio-food chain, as well to reduce the incidence of diet-related diseases. Main objectives 
of the programme are to:  
 - promote and discovery of new knowledge and new technology; 
- promote a comprehensive and integrated rese arch on the nutritional value of foods; 
- encourage the development of multidisciplinary teams of researchers and 
consolidation of existing teams to address complex research problems; 
- increase the potential for research by providing young scientists and training experts; 
- support linkages of cooperation with national and international partners; - strengthen a knowledge-based industry, innovation and new technologies; 
- promote the dissemination and transfer of knowledge to potential users of research 
results. 
 This component of the programme conforms to the general criteria of paragraph 1 of 
Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture and the policy-specific criteria under 
paragraph 2(a) of the General services category . The support is provided through a publicly 
funded government program not involving transfers from consumers; and does not have the 
effect of providing price support to producers.  Support is for research. Expenditures do not 
involve direct payments to producers or processors. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: The total estimated cost is 1.66 million dollars over three years. 
 (5) Date of entry into effect: March 2011 
 
(6) Period of application: Three years (FY2010/11 - 2012/13) 
 (7) Products to principally benefi t (if any individual product(s)):  Any product 
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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: Programme de bourses thématiques du MAPAQ  (MAPAQ Thematic 
Scholarships) 
 (2) Domestic legislation reference: Act respecting the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des 
Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (L.R.Q., c. M-14)  
 (3) Detailed description of measur e with reference to criteria: The purpose of these 
scholarships is to foster students interested in research and to financially assist the best 
candidates in undertaking or continuing a Master's or Doctoral research programme or research doctorate in theme areas deemed priorities for Fonds québécois de la recherche sur 
la nature et les technologies  (FRQNT) partners. The programme gives precedence to 
students whose applied research programmes are in the following fields: 
 
- the nutritional quality of food and food safety; 
- the development of phytoprotection and animal health identification techniques; 
- mycotoxin reduction in products for human and animal consumption; - antibioresistance in animal health; 
- optimal water use in agri-food; 
- the valorization of agri-food waste; - the sustainable production of bioindustrial crops; 
- the enemies of important economic cultures of and the new phytosanitary problems; 
- food process engineering.  This component of the programme conforms to the general criteria of paragraph 1 of 
Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture and the policy-specific criteria under 
paragraph 2(c) of the General services category . The support is provided through a publicly 
funded government program not involving transfers from consumers; and does not have the 
effect of providing price support to producers. Support is for training services. Expenditures 
do not involve direct payments to producers or processors. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: The total estimated cost is 0.45 million dollars over four years. 
 (5) Date of entry into effect: March 2010 
 
(6) Period of application: Four years (FY2009/10 - 2012/13) 
 (7) Products to principally benefi t (if any individual product(s)):  Any product 
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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: Chaire de recherche industrielle CRSNG-Novalait-PLC-FPLQ-MAPAQ-
Valacta sur le contrôle nutritionnel de la production des constituants du lait chez la vache  
(Industrial Research Chair) 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference: Act respecting the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des 
Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (L.R.Q., c. M-14)  
 
(3) Detailed description of measur e with reference to criteria: The creation of this Chair 
allows the hiring of two new faculty members at the Department of Animal Sciences, Laval University. The research team will be supported by five collaborating researchers, three 
M.Sc. students, and four Ph.D. students. The work undertaken within the framework of the 
Research Chair on nutritional control of the production of milk constituents in cows will develop the skills, control mechanisms, and the tools necessary to modulate the production of milk by the objectives set by the dairy industry. 
 
This component of the programme conforms to the general criteria of paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture and the policy-specific criteria under 
paragraph 2(a) of the General services category . The support is provided through a publicly 
funded government program not involving transfers from consumers; and does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  Support is for research. Expenditures do not 
involve direct payments to producers or processors. 
 (4) Cost of measure: The total estimated cost is 0.25 million dollars over five years. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: February 2010 
 (6) Period of application: Five years (FY2009/10 - 2013/14) 
 
(7) Products to principally benefi t (if any individual product(s)): Dairy (milk) products 
 
 
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