The majority of these programs offer risk protection to agricultural producers. The initial portion of producer deposits is matched by the federal and provincial governments, plus an additional amount may be deposited by a producer without matching government contributions.
Participants receive bonus interest on their deposits.
Only horticultural crops are covered since all other commodities are covered either under the provincial revenue stabilization program or a supply-managed system. This program provides insurance protection against production and quality losses caused by natural perils. The two levels of government equally share the costs of administration. This companion program provides for a payment to Quebec by the federal government of an amount comparable to the assistance provided to producers in other provinces. Agricultural industry participants in Quebec.