Agriculture And Agri-Food Canada
The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, also referred to as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) (French: Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada), is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for policies governing agriculture production, farming income, research and development, inspection, and the regulation of animals and plants. It also has responsibilities regarding rural development. It is popularly called Ag-Canada.
The current Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food is Gerry Ritz.
Organizations which Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is responsible for include:
- Canadian Dairy Commission
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Canadian Grain Commission
- Farm Credit Canada
- National Farm Products Council
- Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
- Research Branch
- Rural Secretariat
- Cooperatives Secretariat
The Department of Agriculture was responsible for healthcare in Canada, between 1867 and 1919, before the Department of Health was created on September 1, 1919.
Read more about Agriculture And Agri-Food Canada: Acts and Regulations, Research, Industry Support
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