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Ministry of Agriculture
Key Commitments and Strategies for 2003
As evidenced by the Premier's Roundtable on Agriculture and other consultations, Premier Ernie Eves
II, I, ,, Johns, and 1 are committed to working closely with farmers and stakeholders to strengthen and promote
MPP Huron Bruce agriculture and the agri-food industry.
In partnership with the agri-food sector, the ministry will continue to market Ontario products to the world. Markets are
recovering and Ontario is well on track to meeting its goal of accounting for 25% of Canada's agri-food exports by 2005.
The ministry, in consultation with farm sector leaders, will actively play a leadership role in the development
and implementation of a flexible, Ontario -friendly, national Agriculture Policy Framework, scheduled to take effect in
April, 2003.
This framework will foster self-reliance and sustainability in the agri-food sector in several ways. First, it will put in place
a long-term safety net strategy. Second, it will enhance the marketability of Canadian agri-food products by making
them synonymous with safety, quality and environmental sustainability. And third, it will promote the development of
life sciences to encourage the agri-food industry to take advantage of new opportunities.
As evidenced by the Premier's Roundtable on Agriculture, the ministry and the government know full well that open
dialogue and partnerships are invaluable. We will continue to work with stakeholders, private enterprise and researchers
to move Ontario's agri-food industry forward by attracting new investment and encouraging existing businesses to
expand. The ministry will work with its partners in government to enhance environmental health and rural economic
development.
The ministry will continue to work in partnership with the agriculture industry, municipalities and the Ministry of the
Environment to put standards in place that enhance environmental protection and the rural quality of life, while
protecting the agri-food industry's ability to remain competitive.
For further information on agriculture initiatives, please refer to www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA; (416) 326-3074 or write to
Minister of Agriculture and Food, 77 Grenville St., 11'" Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1B3 or email me at
helen.johns@omafra.gov.on.ca.
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