Highlights

  • Amendments have been made to Canadian regulations regarding chicken and egg production quotas, affecting production limits and marketing plans across provinces.
  • The Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation has transitioned to the First Nations Elections Act, enhancing governance autonomy and changing their electoral system.
  • Changes in ministerial assignments have been made, with new responsibilities assigned to various ministers.
  • Parliament has been prorogued until March 24, 2025, with a proclamation issued to reconvene on that date.
  • Amendments to the Public Service Employment Regulations aim to update rules related to employment entitlements and procedures, focusing on fairness, diversity, and inclusion.

Canadian Chicken Production Quotas Amended for 2025

Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) has amended the Canadian Chicken Marketing Quota Regulations, setting new limits for chicken production and marketing for a specified period. The amendments follow the process outlined in the Operating Agreement and have been approved by the National Farm Products Council, ensuring they align with the marketing plan CFC is authorized to implement. The updated quotas apply to various provinces, detailing production limits in live weight for federal and provincial quotas, market development quotas, and specialty chicken quotas. These changes are set to take effect from February 9, 2025, to April 5, 2025, with specific allocations for each province, contributing to a total production limit across Canada. [Source]

Canadian Egg Quota Regulations Amended for 2024-2025

The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency has amended its Quota Regulations to establish the number of dozens of eggs that producers can market under federal quotas for a specified period. The amendments specify the limits for each province and territory, detailing the number of dozens of eggs allowed. These limits are set for a period beginning in late December 2024 and ending in late December 2025. The changes have been approved by the National Farm Products Council, ensuring they align with the marketing plan authorized for implementation by the Agency. The amendment aims to regulate egg production and marketing across Canada, ensuring a structured and balanced approach to egg distribution. [Source]

Canadian Egg Quota Regulations Amended for Market Control

The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency has amended its Quota Regulations to establish the limits for special temporary market requirement quotas for egg producers. These quotas specify the number of dozens of eggs that can be marketed by producers in various provinces for a specified period. The limits are set for each province, with Ontario having the highest quota and the Northwest Territories having none. The amendments are part of the Agency’s marketing plan, which has been approved by the National Farm Products Council, ensuring compliance with the Farm Products Agencies Act. The changes are intended to regulate the egg market effectively during the specified period. [Source]

Canadian Egg Quota Allocation for Ontario and Quebec 2024-2025

The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency has amended its Quota Regulations to establish the number of dozens of eggs that producers in Ontario and Quebec can market under vaccine quotas for a specified period. The amendment specifies that Ontario is allocated 2,155,083 dozens of eggs, while Quebec is allocated 6,735,477 dozens. This change is part of the Agency’s marketing plan implementation, which has been approved by the National Farm Products Council. The amendment is set to take effect at the end of December 2024 and will remain in force until the end of December 2025. [Source]

Amendments to Canadian Egg Quota Regulations and Levies Order

The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency has made amendments to the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Quota Regulations, 1986, and the Canadian Egg Marketing Levies Order. These changes involve repealing the definition of “egg for processing quota” and modifying the conditions under which producers are allotted quotas. Producers must have a federal quota, special temporary market requirement quota, or vaccine quota allotted by the provincial Commodity Board. The amendments also specify that producers are entitled to special temporary market requirement quotas or vaccine quotas if they have been allotted or are entitled to a federal quota. Additionally, certain sections and schedules of the regulations and order have been repealed, and the levies order has been adjusted to exclude eggs marketed under a special temporary market requirement quota from certain provisions. These changes are set to take effect at the end of December 2024. [Source]

Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Updates Levy Rates Effective December 2024

The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, established under the Farm Products Agencies Act, has amended the Canadian Egg Marketing Levies Order. This amendment involves setting the levy rate that producers must pay, effective until March 27, 2026. The amendment was approved by the National Farm Products Council, which confirmed its necessity for implementing the marketing plan authorized for the Agency. The amendment will come into force on December 29, 2024. [Source]

Animakee Wa Zhing 37 Added to First Nations Elections Act Schedule

The council of Animakee Wa Zhing #37 requested the addition of their First Nation to the schedule of the First Nations Elections Act. The Minister of Indigenous Services approved this request, and the First Nation is now included in the Act’s schedule. The first election for the council of Animakee Wa Zhing #37 is scheduled for April 20, 2025. The order comes into effect upon registration. [Source]

Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Nation Adopts First Nations Elections Act for Enhanced Governance

The Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation in Ontario has decided to change its electoral system from the Indian Act to the First Nations Elections Act. This decision was made following a resolution by the First Nation’s council and a consultation with community members. The change aims to enhance governance autonomy and better address community needs. The transition involves removing the First Nation from the Indian Bands Council Elections Order and adding it to the schedule of the First Nations Elections Act. This shift allows for elections every four years instead of two, potentially reducing costs and enabling longer-term planning. The First Nations Elections Act supports greater self-determination and the restoration of traditional governance, which historically included diverse voices such as women, youth, and elders. The Act also provides mechanisms for contesting elections and deterring misconduct, with enforcement by local law enforcement and prosecution by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. [Source]

Cabinet Reshuffle: Ruby Sahota Assigned New Roles

The Governor General in Council, based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has made changes under the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. The assignment of the Honourable Filomena Tassi has been terminated, and the Honourable Ruby Sahota has been assigned to assist the Minister of Industry. Ruby Sahota, who is the Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will now also be styled as the Minister of Democratic Institutions and will continue to be responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. [Source]

Cabinet Reshuffle: Rachel Bendayan Appointed as Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety

The Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has made changes under the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. The assignment of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor has been terminated. The Honourable Rachel Bendayan has been assigned to assist both the Minister of Canadian Heritage and the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. She will be styled as the Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety, supporting the respective ministers in their responsibilities. [Source]

Cabinet Reshuffle: Joanne Thompson to Assist Employment Minister

The Governor General in Council, based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has made changes under the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. The assignment of the Honourable Steven Garrett MacKinnon to assist the Minister of Employment and Social Development has been terminated. The Honourable Joanne Thompson, currently the Minister of State (Seniors) and to be styled as Minister of Seniors, is now assigned to assist the Minister of Employment and Social Development in fulfilling their responsibilities. [Source]

Parliamentary Activities Suspended Until March 2025

Parliament has been prorogued until March 24, 2025. This means that all parliamentary activities are temporarily suspended until that date. The prorogation is not based on statutory authority, indicating it is a decision made outside of regular legislative requirements. [Source]

Parliament Summoned to Convene on March 24, 2025, for Business Dispatch

A proclamation has been issued to summon Parliament to convene on March 24, 2025, for the purpose of dispatching business. This action is taken under non-statutory authority, indicating it is not mandated by a specific law but is a procedural step to ensure the legislative body meets to address necessary governmental affairs. [Source]

Public Service Employment Regulations Update for Fairness and Inclusivity

The amendments to the Public Service Employment Regulations aim to update and clarify rules related to priority entitlements, acting appointments, and lay-off procedures to align with the evolving staffing system and current needs of departments and agencies under the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). Key changes include harmonizing priority entitlements to enhance fairness and retention, clarifying the definition of acting appointments, and specifying requirements for identifying and selecting employees for lay-off. The amendments also extend the entitlement period for certain priority entitlements from two to five years and provide additional entitlement periods for those affected by medical discharges or disabilities. The regulations emphasize the removal of biases and barriers in assessment methods to support diversity and inclusion. The amendments also clarify lay-off provisions, ensuring transparency and communication, and remove obsolete transitional provisions. The changes are expected to have minimal cost impact and aim to improve the efficiency and inclusivity of the public service employment system. [Source]

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