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Quebec ag minister won’t run again

By Farmtario Staff June 8, 2018
With just under four months before the province’s next election, Quebec’s current minister of agriculture, food and fisheries won’t be in the running. Laurent Lessard ended weeks of speculation Friday […] Read more

(Photo courtesy Federation des producteurs acericoles du Quebec.)

Quebec extends organic conversion funding plan

By Farmtario Staff February 21, 2017
A support program for Quebec farmers to convert crop, livestock or maple syrup operations to organic production will get an extension. Provincial Agriculture Minister Laurent Lessard on Monday announced the […] Read more

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Quebec ag minister pulled from caucus

By Farmtario Staff January 26, 2017
Quebec’s agriculture minister has been removed from the provincial government’s cabinet and caucus, the premier’s office said Thursday. In a short press release, Premier Philippe Couillard said he was informed […] Read more

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Quebec agriculture minister temporarily sidelined

By Farmtario Staff January 25, 2017
Quebec’s agriculture minister Pierre Paradis is off work temporarily with what’s reported to be a concussion. Premier Philippe Couillard announced Wednesday that Paradis’ responsibilities as minister of agriculture, food and […] Read more

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