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Canada Regains Market Access for Live Swine to Chile

Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

The Harper Government has re-established market access to Chile for live swine, a market that industry estimates was worth approximately $350,000 in 2013. Canada had been Chile's main supplier of live swine for over 10 years, prior to 2014 when Chile temporarily suspended imports of live swine and porcine blood products from countries with reported outbreaks of the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv), including Canada.

Chile is an important trading partner for Canada and today's announcement is also an example of our commitment to increasing opportunities for Canadian exporters in Latin America, pursuant to Canada's Strategy for Engagement in the Americas and Global Markets Action Plan.

Quick facts

  • Chile is a priority market under Canada's Global Markets Action Plan with two way merchandise trade reaching $2.86 billion in 2014.
  • Canadian merchandise exports to Chile in 2014 reached $1.14 billion, an increase of 42 percent over 2013.

Source: AAFC


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What started as a disappointment turned into a day full of surprises, fun, and celebration as we leave Ewetopia Farms behind and head out to the Kingston Fair to watch the 4H sheep show

Today’s vlog was supposed to be another sheep shearing day here at Ewetopia Farms, but when our shearer had to cancel, we suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected free day. Lucky for us, the Kingston Fair was happening — and some of our own sheep (and friends) were competing!

We brought along our shearing helper and headed to the fairgrounds to cheer on the 4H kids and see how our sheep did in the show. From last-minute preparations and sheep showmanship to market lamb competitions and ewe classes, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like at a country fair.

We couldn’t be prouder — our girls walked away with wins in both showmanship and breeding ewe classes! Afterwards, we toured the fair, met a beekeeper with fascinating insights, admired other livestock shows, and wrapped up the evening with motocross stunts and a demolition derby!

Sometimes farm life throws curveballs — but today, it gave us the chance to celebrate community, our sheep, and the next generation of shepherds.