It’s not too late for producers to get more coverage for their farm businesses. The government offers a suite of risk management programs to help farmers manage risks during challenging seasons like this one. These programs are cost-shared with government, making them affordable

On June 27, 2019, Minister Bernadette Jordan released a new federal strategy called, Rural Opportunities, National Prosperity: An Economic Development Strategy for Rural Canada. The strategy is based on consultations with the people living and working in rural communities – like fores

Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) are seeking written comments from all interested parties on a proposal to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (the Regulations) to introduce authorities for the issuance of

New and Improved Service coming from the Building Department within Norfolk County. Now you can book building inspections Monday to Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm. By calling 519-426-5870 Ext. 4677(INSP) or Email: [email protected] To schedule an inspection the following info

June 26, 2019 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency has amended its vodka standards to enhance economic competitiveness, facilitate trade and create more choice for consumers. Thinking outside the box from when potatoes and cereal grains were the only ingredients used to produce vod

Norfolk County’s Tourism and Economic Development Department in collaboration with the Newcomer Centre of Peel (NCP) hosted Norfolk County’s first Newcomer Bus Tour in June. The bus tour is an opportunity to introduce new immigrants to Canada who have landed in the Greater Toron

Are you interested in starting up a cannabis tourism business in Norfolk County? We would like to hear from you. Please contact [email protected]

Agriculture is highlighted in Norfolk County’s new economic development strategy, currently under review by Council. Among the recommendations addressing agriculture are the following: Help Entrepreneurs to Expand Wealth and Prosperity Enhance municipal regulations, processes an

Are you developing the “best thing since sliced bread” to advance the food industry? Whether it’s a clean-label ingredient that boosts nutrition, software to increase food safety, a process that saves water or energy, or a sensor that decreases food waste, the Canadi