G/AG/ N/CAN/114  
 
27 October 2016  
(16-5895) Page: 1/26 
Committee on Agriculture  Original: English/French  
 
NOTIFICATION  
The following submission, dated 24 October 2016 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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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, provincial and territorial governments and serves as the foundation for Canada's 
agricultural program mes 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 program mes, namely AgriInnovation, 
AgriCompetiti veness and AgriMarketing and an additional $2  billion for cost -shared program mes 
(60% federal and 40% provincial/territorial). This ensures that provinces and territories can tailor 
program mes to suit their specific needs.  
The following notification provi des information on the new initiatives 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 initiatives have continued to receive funding under GF2.  
 
This notification also includes some new non -GF2 program mes operating in certain Canadian 
provinces.  
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CA NADA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of t he 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 mea sure with reference to criteria:  
 
AgriRisk, a part of GF2's BRM suite of programm es, supports research and development as 
well as the implementation and administration of new risk management tools for use in the 
agriculture sector. The program me provides t ime-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 p rivate sector 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 program me supports R&D by providing federal -only, time -limited financial assistance to 
project proponents to undertake R&D activities relat ed to the development of new risk 
management tools. This program me meets the policy specific criteria under Annex 2, 
paragraph 2(a). The program me is being provided through a publicly funded government 
program me not involving transfers from consumers and d oes not have 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 program me. The objectives are to 
support pilot administrations during ea rly 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 program me meets the policy specific criteria under 
Annex 2, paragraph 2(a).  The program me is being provided through a publicly funded 
government program me not involving transfers from consumers and does not have the 
effect of providing price support to producers.  
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  (4) Cost of measure:  
 
Approved R&D projects can be eligible for up  to $500,000 of 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.  
 
(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.  
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CA NADA  
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 program me that consists of a combination of 
government initiatives and contribution funding for industry -led projects. Its objective is to 
improve the agri culture and agri -food sector's competitiveness by supporting industry in 
gaining and maintaining access to markets. To achieve this, the prog ramme 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 differe ntiate Canadian products and producers, and 
ensures that the Canadian agriculture industry is able to meet market requirements. 
Contribution funding focuses on developing and implementing long -term market 
development strategies. These strategies are critic al to success in global markets. This 
stream meets the policy specific criteria under Annex 2, paragraph 2(f). The program me is 
being provided through a publicly funded government program me not involving transfers 
from consumers and does not have the effec t 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, marke t attributes, 
product quality and traceability. The stream may also consider integration and 
benchmarking as examples of progress in developing an assurance system. The department 
expects that funded projects will lead to processes and procedures that incr ease 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 program me is being provided through a publicly funded government program me 
not involving transfers from consumers and does not have the e ffect of providing price 
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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 
contribut ions in 2013 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.  
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CA NADA  
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified dome stic support measures exempt from reduction  
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
 AgriInnovation (Federal)  
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 Department of Agriculture and Agri -Food Act, Section 4.  
 
(3) Detailed description of meas ure with reference to criteri a: 
 
AgriInnovation is a five -year federal program me 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 program me 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 -commercia lization 
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 inter est to more 
than one commodity.  
 
b. The Agri -Science Project Cluster supports single 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 the 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 innovatio n continuum.  
 
This program me meets the policy specific criteria under Annex 2, paragraph 2((d). 
The program me is being provided through a publicly funded government program me not 
involving transfers from consumer s and does not have the effect of providing price support 
to producers . 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
 The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $39.0 million.  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
 1 April 2013  
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  (6) Period of application:  
 
 See above.  
 
(7) Product s to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
All sectors may benefit from these initiatives.  
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CA NADA  
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reducti on 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
 AgriCompetitiveness (Federal)  
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 Department of Agricultur e and Agri -Food Act, Section 4.  
 
(3) Detailed description of meas ure with reference to criteria:  
 
The AgriCompetitiveness Program  is a five -year (2013 -2018), $114.5 -million program me 
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 ch anging and emerging global and domestic opportunities and issues, 
respond to market trends and enhance business and entrepreneurial capacity. The 
program me enhances the capacity of the sector to develop leadership, strategies, networks 
and tools for improv ing competitiveness, adapting to challenges, innovating and managing 
risk. 
 
 The program me is comprised of three streams:  
 
Stream A: Facilitating Sector Capacity  - Annex 2, Paragraph 2 (f)  
 
This stream supports value chain roundtables  (VCRTs) to help enabl e industry to collectively 
and strategically 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 domes tic 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 are as. By anticipating and keeping pace 
with changing 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 skil l development aimed at both young and established 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 
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  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.  
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
$114.5 million over 5 years (2013 -2018). The total dispersed cost of the initiative in 2013 
was $3.8 million. As mentioned, Stream C includes expenditures related to the Market and 
Industry Services Branch of the Department of Agriculture and Agri -Food, and is counted as 
part of the broader expenditure for MISB in 2013. This portion of funding is not included in 
the $3.8 million noted for 2013 to avoid doubl e counting.  
 
(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.  
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CA NADA  
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 Agricultur e and Agri -Food Act, Section 4.  
 
(3) Detailed description of meas ure with reference to criteria:  
 
Innovation is a priority area for Canada under the GF2 policy framework. The following 
program mes and initiatives are designed to enable and promote innovation i n agri -food and 
agri-based products and processes.  
 
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 re search conducted at the University of 
Manitoba, the Food Development Centre, the Prairie Agricultural Machine Institute and other 
agriculture research bodies. A portion of Growing Innovation program me funding was made 
available to producers, and therefore not excluded from reduction commitments. 
That portion of funding was counted as non -product specific support in C anada's 2013 DS:1 
notification.  
 
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 Saska tchewan previously 
lacked sufficient expertise. In addition to these chairs, the Ministry has also created three 
endowed chairs and four Agri -Food Innovation Fund Chairs to complement and strengthen 
the expertise at the University of Saskatchewan.  
 
The tot al cost of the initi ative in 2013 was $3.9 million.  
 
Programme de soutien aux essais de fertilisation  (Québec)  – Annex 2, Paragraph 2(a)  
 
This program me is designed to support research and testing on fertilizers in line with 
Quebec's environmental prioriti es. 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.  
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  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 program mes to 
disseminate new research findings. These sub program mes include the Agriculture 
Demonstration of Practices and Technologies, Agriculture -Applied Research Management and 
the Saskatchewan Agri -Value Initiative.  
 
Saskatchewan Agriculture has also initiated partnerships with three non -governmental 
agencies to comm ercialize 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 program me provides funding to commodity groups and industry organizations to 
implement activities related to the coordination of research for their sector. Eligible activities 
includ e the costs associated with the prioritization, coordination and implementation 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 Ministr y responsible for agriculture has helped to form non -profit applied 
research 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 focused on 
technology transfer (Centre de  recherche , de développement  et de  transfert technologique 
acéricole ), as well as centers focused on potato, fruit, ani mal science and maple resea rch. 
 
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 program me aims to increase the competitiveness of the agricultural sector through 
research and innovat ion while promoting a balance of environmental, social and economic 
development.  
 
The program me has four components:  
 
1. Applied Research  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(a)  
 
This portion of the program me provides funding to research organizations to conduct 
research o n 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 program me provides funding 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 de velopment of 
new distribution  tools for technical knowledge.  
 
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 
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  with improved nutritional value. Projects must be innovative and science -based and be 
related directly to the innovation of a product or process or to a clinical study.  
 
4. Networking and Cooperation  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)  
 
This final component 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 o ne of the following categories:  
 
a. Studies supporting the holding of networking 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 sh owcasing innovative products, processes, best practices and new 
technolog ies. 
 
The total cost of the initi ative in 2013 was $2.9 million.  
 
Canada -B.C. Agri -Innovation Program  (British Colombia)  – Annex  2, paragraph 2(a)  
 
The Canada -BC Agri -Innovation Progr am (CBCAIP) provides funding to support industry -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 i s delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation.  
 
 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 pri ncipally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
 All sectors may benefit from these initiatives.  
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CA NADA  
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 meas ure 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 Prepa redness Program  
(British  Columbia)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)  
 
This program me is designed to enhance the capacity of B.C.'s agri -food and seafood industry 
to take advantage of market development opportunities. It does this by supporting the 
development and acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully compete 
in domestic and international markets.  
 
The program me helps businesses and associations to conduct research and planning 
activities necessary to take advantage of new market opportun ities. In addition, the 
program me supports participation in marketing skills training courses.  
 
Funding is provided for the contracting of pre -qualified market research consultants, the 
purchase of existing market information or studies on domestic or inte rnational 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 Island)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)  
 
This prog ramme 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, facilitate value chain development and encourage t he 
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 business plans, financial assessments, industry strategies, feasibility 
studies, and other ma rketing and promotion services.  
 
The total cost of the initi ative in 2013 was $0.6 million.  
 
Market Intelligence and Advisory Services  (British Columbia)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(d)  
Previously included in Market I nformation and Exporter Capacity Development under GF  
 
The Market Intelligence and Advisory Services program me is designed to improve the 
competitiveness of the agri -food sector by providing businesses with current and timely 
information on domestic and in ternational markets. Advisory services focus more on 
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  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 challenges, 
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 Marke t Intelligence and Advisory Services program me will be coordinated with related 
activities undertaken by other BC ministries and the federal government.  
 
The total cost of the init iative in 2013 is $0.3 million.  
 
Growing Actions  (Manitoba)  – Annex 2, parag raph 2(f)  
Similar to Market Development and Sector Competitiveness under GF  
 
This program me 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 program me will assist industry and industry 
supportive organizations in providing strategic leadership to the agriculture, agri -food and 
agriproduct value chain, inclusive of producers and processors. This program me is primarily 
targeted at sector development led by organizations. Eligibility extends to organizations that 
represent Manitoba agriculture and organizations that have a strategi c initiative to further 
the market development, competitiveness, innovation, adaptability and capacity of the 
Manitoba agriculture, agri -food and agriproduct industry.  
 
Funding is targeted at innovative solutions proposed by the organizations; being inclus ive of, 
but not limited to, the following areas of development:  
 
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 market ing 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 adaptability, 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 init iative in 2013 was $0.3 million.  
 
Market D evelopment  (Ontario)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)  
 
This Ontario Market Development program me 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 
program me: Assessment, Audit and Planning ; and Accessing Markets and Develop ment of 
Products and Processes.  
 
Funding for the Market Development projects are split into those where producers are 
eligible to receive payments (not included in green box) and those where funding is made 
available for networks, collabora tions, and other organizations.  
 
The total cost of the initiative eligible for exemption from reduction commitments in 2013 
was $1.1 million dollars.  
 
Farm Business Development Initiative  (Saskatchewan)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2 (d)  
 
The Fa rm Business Development Initiative assists farmers to adopt progressive business 
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  strategies, marketing, production economics, human resources, financial management, 
succession planning, business structure, risk assessment and the environment. The initiative 
features new program mes designed to help farmers 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 
program mes in the nine business managemen t practices areas is available.  
 
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $3.8 million.  
 
Business Management, Opportunities and Skil ls Development  (Alberta)  – Annex 2, 
paragraph 2(c)  
 
The purpose of this program me is to help Alberta's new or established producers, 
agri-processing companies and producer groups improve their business management skills, 
enhancing the industry's competitiv eness and sustainability. Successful applicants are 
eligible for reimbursement for 75% of eligible costs for approved business skills development 
training courses.  
 
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $6.2 million.  
 
Growing Competitiveness  (Manito ba) – Annex 2, paragraph 2(d)  
 
This program me 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 fo llowing streams:  
 
Agri-Extension:  Provides assistance for the development and delivery of group learning 
activities; including resources, workshops, and symposia; and assistance for the 
development of knowledge sharing, information transfer, networking and  partnership 
development amongst industry stakeholders.  
 
Next Generation: This stream is designed to facilitate the entry and establishment of new 
farmers and processors through the enhancement of management knowledge, marketing 
skills and business and mar keting planning. It  provides financial support for individual young 
farmers and young agriproduct business people to access individual assistance in the 
following areas: leadership, production, business planning, business management, agri -food 
and agriprod uct commercialization, marketing and market development. As this provides 
funding direct to producers, relevant figures are reported a s non -product specific support.  
 
The total excluded cost of the program in 2013 was: $0.5 million . 
 
Programme Services -Conseil (Québec)  – Annex  2, paragraph  2(d) 
 
This program me 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 produc ers. The  program mes 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 provided to producers for 
budget, finance, planning  and marketing purposes.  
 
The total cost of the measure in 2013 was $19.4 million.  
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  Programme d'appui à l'offre de services -conseils agricoles (PAOSCA)  (Québec ) - 
Annex  2, paragraph  2(d) 
 
The Ministry of Agriculture, 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 
agricultural and agri -food companies in each region of Quebec. In addition, the program me 
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 program me is designed to help the agri -food sector in Quebec work together to design 
and implement collective projects at scale that will cause benefi ts for the sector as a whole. 
Eligibility to receive funding extends only to ass ociations and research centres.  
 
The total cost of the me asure in 2013 was $1.9 million.  
 
Business  Knowledge and Strategic Adaptation  (British Colombia)  – Annex 2, 
paragraph 2( d) 
 
This program me in B.C. is meant to enhance agri -food business management capacity 
through farm business management resources, workshops, education and advisory services. 
The program me has three areas of focus:  
 
Business knowledge and adaptation  provide s 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 assessment s and business plans.  
 
First Nations agri -food business support helps to improve existing and new First 
Nations' agr i-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  
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CA NADA  
Notification under Artic le 18.3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
 GF2 priority area: Adaptability and Industry Capacity (Cost -Shared)  
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 Department of Agriculture an d Agri -Food Act, Section 4.  
 
(3) Detailed description of meas ure with reference to criteria:  
 
A major objective of GF2 is to improve adaptability and industry capacity in the agriculture 
and agri -food sector. Initiatives and program mes linked to this prior ity seek to assist 
producers to effectively anticipate a nd manage challenges and risks.  
 
Environmental Resource Management 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 
pursue opportunities to improve their on -farm energy management. This enables 
producers to conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions, ultimately reduc ing the 
environmental footprint of Alberta' s agriculture industry.  
 
2. On-Farm Stewardship initiatives support the implementation of BMPs to reduce 
the risk of agricultural contaminants entering water supplies. The program me targets 
BMPs that have the greates t 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 wa stes. 
 
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 impr oved manure storage 
facilities.  
 
4. Agricultural Watershed Enhancement initiatives  facilitate the delivery of 
targete d, comprehensive extension program mes, 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 issues. These 
initiatives encourages w atershed 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 area s. 
 
The total cost of this initiative in 2013 was $11.2 million (FY 2013 -2018) . 
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  Livestock  Traceability Rebate  (Saskatchewan)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(b)  
 
This program me provides a rebate for the purchase of an approved list of traceability 
technology  and tools. Livestock producers, as well as feedlots, backgrounders, pr ocessors, 
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 program me seeks to  increase producer awareness of national biosecurity practices to 
help prevent the introduction and spread of disease. For industries with national standards, 
this programm e will increase producer awareness of the principles of biosecurity and how 
they apply to their industry . The program me also promotes biosecurity awareness among 
service providers. An example of an eligible initiative is the funding of livestock truck washes 
and transport audits perfor med by certified veterinarians.  
 
The total cost of thi s initiative in 2013 was $0.4 million.  
 
Food Safety Outreach and Hazards  (British Columbia)  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(e)  
 
Under this program me, Ministry of Agriculture food safety specialists provide B.C. food 
producers with information and technical advice o n food safety practices. The program me 
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 safety risks 
and identifying, analyzing and qua ntifying new or emerging hazards.  
 
The total cost of this init iative in 2013 was $0.3 million.  
 
Assurance  Systems  (Ontario)  – Annex 2, Paragraph 2(d)  
 
The Assurance Systems program me is designed to ensure the industry uses recognized 
standards and puts sys tems 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.  
 
Traceab ility is the ability to follow products through all stage s 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 program mes are becoming increasingly 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 implementation of market -driven management systems to meet 
buyer demands and consumer expectations. Animal welfare program mes help strengthen 
and keep Ontario's agri-food business competitive.  
 
Food safety  program mes control risks by preventing, reducing or eliminating hazards. 
Organizations and collaborat ions can ensure industry competitiveness by aligning training 
materials, strategies, program me schemes, group certification, etc. with national and 
international food safety standards.  
 
Funding for the Assurance System program mes is split into that which i s made available to 
producers  (not included in green box) and that which is made available networks, 
collabora tions, and other organizations.  
 
The total cost of the initiative eligible for exemption from reduction commit ments in 2013 
was $0.5 million.  
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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 program me is split into two 
areas, one focusing broadly o n environmental program mes 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 s ervices.  
 
The Food Safety elements of Growing Assurance provide funding directly to producers for 
on-farm food safety initiatives. As such, these payments are not exe mpt from reduction 
commitments.  
 
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 program me promotes risk management approaches to 
biosecurity issues in BC. Funding is disperse d for industry and commodity groups focusing 
on education, awareness and implementation of on -farm biosecurity plans; disease 
surveillance projects for plant or animal diseases; agriculture experts working closely with 
industry and commodity groups on bios ecurity issues; and inva sive 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 su pports farm operations to complete agri -
environmental  risk assessments.  
 
Benefits of completing an Environmental Farm Plan include:  
 
 improved  sustainability of British Columbia's agricultural industry ; 
 recognition of your efforts to manage land in an envir onmentally sustainable manner ; 
 enhanced marketing opportunities and improved relationships with environmental 
agencies ; and 
 improved response to environmental incidents through contingency planning . 
 
A qualified planning advisor works with qualified farmer s or ranchers to complete a 
confidential Environmental Farm Plan Assessment that outlines recommended actions to 
help them improve their operation s. 
 
The total cost of the initi ative 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 ripari an integrity and water quality.  
 
The total cost of the initi ative 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 
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  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 dev elopment projects; rural, potable and non -potable 
water sourcing studies; and regional, non -potable water management studies.  
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 provincial commodity groups to implement OFFS systems. Funding extends to seminars, 
workshops and other food safety protocols required for the saf e produ ction 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 healt h and 
monitoring in the province. The program me focuses primarily on antimicrobial use and 
resistance, and the sur veillance of zoonotic diseases.  
 
The total cost of this initi ative in 2013 was $0.3 million.  
 
Comprehensive Plant and Animal Pest Control  (Saskatch ewan)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2(b)  
 
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities administers four separate funding 
program mes 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 initi ative in 2013 was $1.1 million.  
 
Water Management  (Alberta)  – Annex 2, paragraph 12  
 
The objective of this program me is to improve water -use efficiencies and existing 
infrastructure and assess new options for on -farm water supply infrastructure to ensure 
water supply is not a barrier to production or sustainability.  
 
Areas of focus for the program me include:  
 
1. On-Farm Wa ter Management  initiatives that improve and protect the consistency of 
on-farm water supplies utilized by rural residents and producers. The program me 
provides producers with technical assistance to assess their on -farm water needs in 
relation to their cur rent 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 suppl ies in regions 
where traditional on -farm water supplies are not reliable. These initiatives provide the 
opportunity 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 the program me. 
 
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.  
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  The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $5.3 million.  
 
Agriculture Awareness  Initiatives  (Saskatchewan)  – Annex 2, paragraph 2f)  
 
This program me 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 agricultu re awareness messaging with effective 
tools and engagement of producers and organization to promote critical areas of agriculture. 
The program me 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 program me is designed to advance the development of the agriculture and agri -food 
sector by improving strategic planning and governance. The focus is to strengt hen the 
industry's organizational capacity with the objective of increasing industry competitiveness 
and sustainability in the long term. Increased strategic planning and governance also 
strengthens industry organizations' ability to serve their clients an d/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 orga nization capacity are required.  
 
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $0.5 million.  
 
Climate Action /Climate Adaptation  (British Colombia)  – Annex 2, paragraph 12  
 
British Colombia's Climate Action for agriculture program me 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 pr oducers 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 measurab le 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 Stewardsh ip Program funding to support BMPs . 
 
The total cost of the initi ative in 2013 was $1.3 million.  
 
Farm Stewardship  Program  (Saskatchewan)  – Annex 2, paragraph 12  
 
The Farm Stewardship  Program provides eligible Saskatchewan producers with financial 
assistanc e to implement BMPs to help maintain or improve the quality of soil, water, air, or 
biodiversity resources.  
 
A BMP is defined as any agricultural management practice which ensures the long -term 
health and sustainability of land -related resources used for a gricultural production, positively 
impacts the long -term economic and environmental viability of agricultural production and 
minimizes negative impacts and risk to the environment.  
 
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $4.9 million.  
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  Small Scale  Foods Program  (Northwest Territories)  – Annex 2, paragraph2(c)  
 
The program me 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 activities.  
 
The total cost of the initiative in 2013 was $0.5 million . 
 
Agriculture  and the Environment  (Yukon Territory)  - Annex 2, paragraph 12  
 
The purpo se of this program me is to promote the stewardship of agricultural lands and the 
surrounding environment. The program me has two main initiatives:  
 
1. Agri-Environment Baseline Indicators : The objective of this initiative is to create 
new, and reinforce existi ng, 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 en vironmental policy.  
 
2. Reclamation of Yukon Land : The objective of this initiative is to reclaim Yukon land 
that has been impacted through agricultural activity and which poses a hazard to the 
environment or wildlife.  
 
The total cost of the initiative in 201 3 was $0.3 million.  
 
Prime -Vert (Québec ) - Annex 2, paragraph 2(a), (d) and paragraph 12  
 
Prime -Vert is the flagship Quebec provincial program me focused on environmental 
protection and the promotion of sustainability. The program me emphasizes Canada's broa d 
environ mental 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 consu mers; 
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 program me is split into five components:  
 
1. Agri-environment  interven tions  - 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 int er-regional environmental issues  - Annex 2, 
paragraph 2(a) and paragraph 12  
 
The third component of this program me 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.  
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  4. Agri-environmental knowledge transfer  - Annex 2,  paragraph 2(d)  
 
This component of the progr amme is available to agricultural associations, technical groups, 
research  centres  and advisory groups and is meant to aid in the dissemination of information 
to encourage the adoption of new technologies, practices and production methods that 
respe ct and benefit the environment.  
 
5. Coordination for agri -environmental groups  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(d)  
 
The final component of the program me 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.  
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CA NADA  
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
Local Food Fund (Ontario)  
 
(2) Domest ic legislation reference:  The Local Food Act, 2013 (Ontario)  
 
(3) Detailed description of meas ure with reference to criteria:  
 
The Local Food Fund was linked to Ontario's Rural Economic Development Program and 
focused on helping the 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 fo ur distinct project categories:  
 
Research and Best Practices  - Annex 2, paragraph 2(a)  
 
Grants in this area were f or 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 improved 
understanding and a ccess 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 approaches that increase access  
to or awareness of local food, and sha ring 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 educati onal 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 business, industry or client 
intelligence or business case or strategy development. Projects that seek to support exp ort 
activity were not eligible.  
 
Enhanced Technology, Capacity or Minor Capital  – Amber Box  
 
These grants were intended to increase the supply capacity and distribution of  Ontario 
Foods. Funding in this tranche of the Local Food Fund was available to producers and 
provides funding for transportation and delivery projects. This section of funding was not 
excluded from reduction commitments.  
 
Marketing, Promotion and Educatio n - Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)  
 
The final category of Local Food Fund projects focuses on marketing and promotional 
activities that improve consumer awareness and demand for local foods. Examples of eligible 
projects under this category include promotion, mar keting or branding events or activities 
that promotes regional or local food specialties such as culinary destinations, organic 
products, seasonal availability, and food festivals. Also eligi ble are educational activities.  
 
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  (4) Cost of measure:  
 
 Up to $10 million annually over 3 years (2013 -2015)  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
 2013 
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
 See above.  
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any i ndividual product(s)):  
 
 All sectors may benefit from these initiatives.  
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CA NADA  
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 Secur ity (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 descripti on 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 ha s 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 enviro nmental 
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 program me meets the policy specific criteria under Annex 2, paragraph 2(a). The 
program me 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 years, starting in 2013.  
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
All sectors may benefit from these initiatives.  
 
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