Canadian Agricultural Government Departments
The Department of Agriculture set out in the British North America Act (B.N.A.) of 1867 states each province may have jurisdiction over agricultural concerns, as well as the Dominion Government may also make law in regard to agriculture. Newfoundland agricultural affairs were dealt with by the Agricultural Division of the Department of Natural Resources at Confederation.
The B.N.A. Act states that the federal Government has sole authority in coastal and inland fishery matters. Provinces have rights over non-tidal waters and fishing practices there only.
| Department | Function |
|---|---|
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Responsible for policies governing agriculture production, farming income, research and development, inspection, and the regulation of animals and plants. Headed by the Minister of Agriculture (Canada). |
| Canadian Dairy Commission | Responsible for providing dairy producers a fair return for labour and investment and provide consumers with high quality dairy products. |
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | CFIA consolidates the delivery of all federal food, animal and plant health inspection programs. |
| Canadian Grain Commission | Responsible for the grain industry. Headed by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food |
| Canadian Wheat Board | |
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Responsibility for the conservation and sustainable use of Canada's fisheries resources. |
| National Farm Products Council | Responsible for promoting efficient and competitive agriculture in Canada and oversees the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency, Chicken Farmers of Canada and Canada Hatching Egg Producers. |
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