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Meat facility standards [2022]

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat... More ≫

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat Inspection Regulation, which requires the licensed operator to comply with the MFS. It describes the minimum regulatory requirements for the facility environment and for food production controls.

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Report on compliance : OHS information for employers

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Explains how employers complete a report on compliance, if an OHS officer has required them to do so.

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Governance at a glance : Marketing of Agricultural Products Act : review and appeal

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Provides an overview of the review and appeal process under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and the Review and Appeal Regulation.

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Fuel Tax Act : Alberta Farm Fuel Distribution Allowance (AFFDA) discontinued - Budget 2013 change

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This fact sheet provided by Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) announces that the Alberta Farm Fuel Distribution Allowance (AFFDA) program was discontinued on March 7, 2013 as part of Budget... More ≫

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This fact sheet provided by Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) announces that the Alberta Farm Fuel Distribution Allowance (AFFDA) program was discontinued on March 7, 2013 as part of Budget 2013. The changes made apply only to the AFFDA portion of the Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit (AFFB) program. The Government of Alberta continues to provide the tax exemption of $0.09/litre to eligible agricultural producers.

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Lloydminster Competitive Adjustment Grant : terms and conditions

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This document provided by Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) contains the terms and conditions for the Lloydminster Competitive Adjustment Grant. This grant was available to eligible fuel... More ≫

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This document provided by Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) contains the terms and conditions for the Lloydminster Competitive Adjustment Grant. This grant was available to eligible fuel retailers in Lloydminster, related to fuel tax and carbon levy differences between Alberta and Saskatchewan. Note: Bill 1, An Act to Repeal the Carbon Tax, received Royal Assent on June 4, 2019. The carbon levy no longer applies to any type of fuel as of the beginning of the day on May 30, 2019. Accordingly, the Lloydminster Competitive Adjustment Grant was discontinued effective 12:01 am on May 30, 2019. For more information, visit: alberta.ca/carbon-levy.aspx.

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Adult interdependent partners and farm estate planning

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This fact sheet concentrates on the effect on farm estate planning of the Adult Interdependent Relationships Act of 2003, which gives adult interdependent partners rights similar to legal spouses.... More ≫

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This fact sheet concentrates on the effect on farm estate planning of the Adult Interdependent Relationships Act of 2003, which gives adult interdependent partners rights similar to legal spouses. The fact sheet is part of the Ag-Succession series of fact sheets, which provides an objective overview of the issues and options related to succession planning.

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Life insurance and the family farm

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This article reviews the role of life in estate planning and looks at the different insurance products that are available in the market and appropriate for this type of planning. The fact sheet is... More ≫

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This article reviews the role of life in estate planning and looks at the different insurance products that are available in the market and appropriate for this type of planning. The fact sheet is part of the Ag-Succession series of fact sheets, which provides an objective overview of the issues and options related to succession planning.

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Transferring farm property

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This article reviews the rules regarding the transfer of farm property to the next generation and examines amendments to the Income Tax Act that affect tax planning. The fact sheet is part of the... More ≫

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This article reviews the rules regarding the transfer of farm property to the next generation and examines amendments to the Income Tax Act that affect tax planning. The fact sheet is part of the Ag-Succession series of fact sheets, which provides an objective overview of the issues and options related to succession planning.

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Enduring powers of attorney in farm operations

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This fact sheet looks at an enduring power of attorney as an essential estate planning tool for farmers. The fact sheet is part of the Ag-Succession series of fact sheets, which provides an... More ≫

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This fact sheet looks at an enduring power of attorney as an essential estate planning tool for farmers. The fact sheet is part of the Ag-Succession series of fact sheets, which provides an objective overview of the issues and options related to succession planning.

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