The Ontario government is providing $1 million to support the province’s agricultural and horticultural societies that continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is intended to help […] Read more
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Manitoba border blockade expected to end Wednesday
'Resolution' reached, Mounties say
Another protest blockade of a key Canada-U.S. trade corridor is expected to wrap up by Wednesday. Manitoba RCMP on Tuesday reported they “are now confident that a resolution has been […] Read more

Canada to ease travel requirements as COVID cases decline
Updated — Ottawa | Reuters — Canada will ease entry for fully vaccinated international travelers starting Feb. 28 as COVID-19 cases decline, allowing a rapid antigen test for travelers instead […] Read more

Alberta border blockade expected to disperse Tuesday
Decision comes amid arrests, reported violence at blockade
Amid reports of violence involving a farm tractor and trucks — and seizures of weapons — the protest blockade that shut Alberta’s busiest U.S. trade corridor is reported to be […] Read more

Windsor-Detroit trade corridor reopens after police clear protesters
Prairie premiers oppose use of Emergencies Act
Windsor/Washington/Ottawa | Reuters — North America’s busiest trade link reopened for traffic late Sunday evening, ending a six-day blockade, the Canada Border Services Agency said, after Canadian police cleared the […] Read more

Farm and agrifood groups press for clear border crossings
Injunction granted to clear Ambassador Bridge blockade
Groups representing Canada’s farm and agrifood sectors want to see an “immediate” end to multiple border blockades thrown up in recent weeks by protestors in three provinces — while the […] Read more

U.S. urges Canada to use federal powers to ease border protest disruption
Disruptions force automakers to reduce operations
Windsor/Washington | Reuters — Canada should use federal powers to ease the growing economic disruption caused by the blockage of a vital U.S.-Canada trade route by protesters opposed to coronavirus […] Read more

Feed weekly outlook: Corn seeing higher prices, transportation delays
MarketsFarm — Corn has become the primary feed grain in Alberta feedlots due to its lower price compared to barley and wheat. However, rising corn prices in the U.S. and […] Read more

More government action likely as border blockades hit trade
Manitoba's main crossing now also blocked
Reuters — The shutdown of a vital U.S.-Canada trade route is knocking out automakers’ operations as the business impact from the two-week-old protests against Canada’s pandemic measures ramp up pressure […] Read more

Canada, U.S. fear economic damage from border crossing protest
Headway in one area, another protest elsewhere, minister says
Windsor/Ottawa/Washington | Reuters — Truckers blocking U.S-Canada border crossings risk hurting the auto industry and agriculture, the White House said on Wednesday as Ottawa urged an end to the 13-day […] Read more