$3.1M federal funding aims to improve swine disease testing in Canada

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Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
Date: 2026-09-04 18:00:00.0
Tags: [Prince Edward Island, National, Agriculture, Industry, Technology]

The federal government is providing over $3.1 million in funding, administered by the Canadian Pork Council and supported by the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, to expand and modernize swine health surveillance across Canada. The initiative introduces multiplex assay technology capable of testing for seven pig viruses from a single sample at a cost of about $9 per target, significantly improving both cost and time efficiency compared to traditional individual tests. The project also establishes a targeted national proficiency program for veterinary labs and creates a secure surveillance database to track swine viruses and enhance early detection.

Loblaw is bringing back country of origin labels amid ‘Buy Canadian’ push

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-08-26 19:35:59.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Agriculture, Industry]

Loblaw is reintroducing country-of-origin labels in its fresh produce aisles and bringing back the 'T' symbol on shelf labels for direct U.S. imports affected by federal counter-tariffs taking effect on September 8, 2026. The move responds to consumer demand and a broader 'Buy Canadian' push amid escalating Canada-U.S. trade tensions. Industry Minister Melanie Joly publicly urged consumers to purchase Canadian goods to protect domestic jobs, while retail experts noted that integrated supply chains continue to make product origin labeling complex.