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Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership : Phase 3 — What we heard report

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The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) launched in April 2023 and is a five-year framework, with a cost-shared federal-provincial investment of $508 million over five... More ≫

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The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) launched in April 2023 and is a five-year framework, with a cost-shared federal-provincial investment of $508 million over five years towards strategic programs and services for the agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation committed to following up with stakeholders in the fall of 2023 to identify if gaps and opportunities can be addressed through program changes in year two, beginning April 2024. Input from the Sustainable CAP stakeholder engagement has helped inform program adjustments that will enable the framework to best serve Alberta’s agriculture sector.

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group : review of existing health related requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Code

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups 3 & 4 considered the... More ≫

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups 3 & 4 considered the applicability of parts 1-29 of the Occupational Health and Safety Code with the unique considerations of farm and ranch work. They have submitted their reports and recommendations outlining how provincial legislation could apply to farms and ranches. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group 6 : review of occupational health and safety education, training resources and certifications technical working group

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This working group assisted with a review of the current OHS education and training tools available for farms and ranches, and provided recommendations on which education, training, and... More ≫

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This working group assisted with a review of the current OHS education and training tools available for farms and ranches, and provided recommendations on which education, training, and certification requirements the agriculture sector will be able to use or find useful. They have completed their work and provided recommendations to government. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group : review of existing health related requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Code

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups 3 & 4 considered the... More ≫

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups 3 & 4 considered the applicability of parts 1-29 of the Occupational Health and Safety Code with the unique considerations of farm and ranch work. They have submitted their reports and recommendations outlining how provincial legislation could apply to farms and ranches. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group 5 : Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) : best practices in agriculture

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This working group assisted with the review of current best practices related to healthy and safe operations on farms and ranches, and provided advice, suggestions, and recommendations on the best... More ≫

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This working group assisted with the review of current best practices related to healthy and safe operations on farms and ranches, and provided advice, suggestions, and recommendations on the best practices prevalent in the agricultural sector. They have completed their work and provided recommendations to government. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group : labour relations code

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment... More ≫

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment standards and labour relations have submitted their reports and recommendations outlining how provincial legislation could apply to farms and ranches. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group : employment standards code

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment... More ≫

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment standards and labour relations have submitted their reports and recommendations outlining how provincial legislation could apply to farms and ranches. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Agriculture adaptation to climate change in Alberta : focus group results

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Reports on the results of a series of focus groups with farmers held by Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development to examine whether global climate patterns and more extreme weather events... More ≫

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Reports on the results of a series of focus groups with farmers held by Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development to examine whether global climate patterns and more extreme weather events across the Canadian landscape were concerning producers. Discussions focused on the producers' risks, opportunities, and capabilities due to climate change. Also discussed were their views on what support they need in the management of risks associated with climate change.

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Public involvement in local land use decision-making

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Public involvement is an important tool in assisting the Alberta Government with making decisions on the use of the public land under its management. These include large-scale planning initiatives... More ≫

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Public involvement is an important tool in assisting the Alberta Government with making decisions on the use of the public land under its management. These include large-scale planning initiatives such as regional integrated decisions (RID), local site-specific decisions such as the allocation and management of lands for a specific purpose (e.g., grazing and mineral surface leases), or making land available for sale.

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