Ontario Government’s Fall Budget Consultation (2020) Ontario Pork response to the Ontario Government’s Fall Budget Consultation (2020) Ontario Pork thanks the provincial government for its commitment to keeping Ontarians safe and assisting sectors in need of financial support during these difficult COVID-19 circumstances. Oct 14, 2020 Budgets More
Ontario Immigrant Nomination Program (OINP) Ontario Pork position on the Ontario Immigrant Nomination Program (OINP) Ontario Pork, in collaboration with Meat & Poultry Ontario, Beef Farmers of Ontario, Canadian Meat Council, Food and Beverage Ontario, Ontario Sheep Farmers, Ontario Turkey, Veal Farmers of Ontario and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture,... Jul 15, 2020 Employment More
Environmental Stewardship Ontario Pork is a leader in environmental stewardship Healthy soils and clean water are vital to pork producers, to the communities in which they live and work, and to the business of farming. Preserving these resources is in the best interests of farmers today and in the future. May 28, 2020 Environment More
Land access for electricity transmission projects Government consultation on proposed earlier access to land to conduct preliminary environmental studies for electricity transmission projects (ERO #019-1371) Ontario Pork does not support any proposed changes that would result in blanket-access to farm properties without the knowledge of the landowner. Apr 30, 2020 Environment More
Pesticide Act and Regulations Amendments to the Ontario Pesticide Act and Regulations The Ontario government announced regulatory changes that will occur in a phased approach. Apr 29, 2020 Environment More
On-farm regulated mixed anaerobic digestion facilities Proposed regulatory amendments to the General Regulation (O. Reg. 267/03 – General) under the Nutrient Management Act to support on-farm regulated mixed anaerobic digestion facilities Ontario Pork supports the proposed regulatory amendments to the General Regulation (O. Reg. 267/03 – General) under the Nutrient Management Act to support on-farm regulated mixed anaerobic digestion facilities. Mar 12, 2020 Environment More
Codes Canada Consultation Ontario Pork submission to Codes Canada Consultation Ontario Pork, through its participation on the Canadian Farm Building Association (CFBA) task team, has taken a lead role from a commodity perspective in assessing the impact of proposed building code changes (federal) proposed changes to the... Mar 11, 2020 Building Codes More
Transport Regulations (Health of Animals Regulations Part XII) Ontario Pork is actively involved in new transport regulations Ontario’s pork producers and industry partners take the safety of pigs during transportation very seriously. Ontario Pork is pleased to see that the amended regulations have been released. Feb 20, 2020 Transportation More
Ontario Government’s Pre-Budget Consultation (Spring 2020) Ontario Pork submission on the Ontario Government’s Pre-Budget Consultation (Spring 2020) Ontario Pork outlined key recommendations as part of the Minister’s 2020 Ontario Pre-Budget consultations. Feb 10, 2020 Budgets More
Better for People, Smarter for Business Act Bill 132 Ontario Pork’s response to proposed changes to Bill 132, Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2019, specifically proposed changes under the Nutrient Management Act (NMA) Ontario Pork supports the Ontario government’s efforts to remove unnecessary and burdensome red tape. Ontario Pork provided comments specific to the use of, and authority for, any Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMP), as well as... Nov 27, 2019 Environment More