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Agricultural Growth Act ( Bill C‑18) introduced

Posted by stephanie rogers on December 16, 2013 in News

The Agricultural Growth Act was introduced Dec. 9 to stimulate investment and innovation in Canada’s agriculture sector and give Canadian farmers more tools to compete and thrive in world markets and at home.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said Bill C-18 will “increase farmers’ access to new crop varieties, enhance trade opportunities and the safety of agricultural products, reduce red tape and contribute to Canada’s overall economic growth.

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