Government of Canada taking action to support drought-stricken Western producers

Published on August 21, 2023

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, announced an initial list of designated regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba where Livestock Tax Deferral has been authorized for 2023 due to extreme weather conditions.

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