AMC Connection
Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada
Pictured in the photo from left to right are: Ben Voss, President, Morris Industries; Greg Fergus, Parliament Secretary to Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology; Leah Olson, President, AMC; TJ Harvey, Chairman of all party caucus committee on agriculture; Grant Adolph, Chief Operating Officer, Buhler Industries.
On May 31, the new Manitoba
government led by Premier Brian Pallister released its budget, less than a
month after their win. It is notable that the former NDP government had
been in power for 17 years, meaning the budget was based primarily on the new
government's campaign platform to make Manitoba better.
The initial
review of the budget illustrates the government's desire to "correct the
course" and position Manitoba as the most improved province in Canada. It
highlights the financial situation of the province has deteriorated and the
revised budget deficit for 2015-16 is $1.01 billion, an increase of $422 million
over what was anticipated in the 2015 budget.
There were relatively few
tax changes – the government announced it will review the province's personal
and business tax system to ensure it is meeting the needs of Manitobans and their
businesses. The small business venture capital tax credit that was to
expire at the end of this year was extended to the end of December 31,
2019.
The government announced it will be creating an advisory panel of
top business leaders who will work with the government to create new jobs and
promote economic growth. If you are approached to be part of the advisory
panel, please let AMC's President know as this type of engagement is important
and AMC will provide support as is appropriate. In addition, A Red Tape
Reduction Task Force will be established to address frustrations from business
owners and individuals alike. Many of the signs provided in the budget
are encouraging however, there is much that the new government will need to do
if it is to successfully correct the course.
The Manitoba budget and the various documents related to it are available here:http://www.gov.mb.ca/finance/budget16/index.html
On June 1, the Saskatchewan government released its budget, indicating a deficit of $434 million in 2016-17 with a plan to "transform" government expenditures and operations. Significantly reduced natural
resources revenues were cited as a key reason why revenues were lower than
anticipated. There were no tax increases announced and the role of
agriculture was indicated as a key contributor to the province’s continued
growth.
In the budget briefing attended by AMC president, Leah Olson, the
Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Lyle Stewart, indicated he sees the innovation
of agriculture equipment as a key part of why the agriculture industry is
successful. There was no elaboration on the "Patent Box" the Saskatchewan
Party announced during the election to promote innovation – consultations on
this are being led by Innovation Saskatchewan. AMC will be hosting a
roundtable with members in early July to provide recommendations and ideas to
help inform the development of this growth tax incentive. Details about
the roundtable will be provided in the coming days.
The Saskatchewan budget and the various documents related to it are available here: http://finance.gov.sk.ca/budget2016-17
There's still time to register for the 24th Annual Golf Classic on June 13th. Don't miss this great opportunity to network with colleagues, treat your customers and enjoy a fun day of golf. Click here to confirm your registration..
Mark your calendars, the staff at AMC will be hosting and open house for AMC members, to be held at our office on June 16th from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
We look forward to announcing the upcoming launch of the new AMC website. Our team has been working hard to deliver a site that improves the online experience for AMC members. The site will showcase many new features including: members-only access to critical industry news and information; online event registrations and payment; member discussion forum; enhanced user experience with a responsive design; and social media sharing tools such as Twitter and LinkedIn. The official launch party will take place at the AMC office, during the Farm Progress show in June – stay tuned for more details.
Food and refreshments will be made available. We look forward to seeing you.
Location:
1600 Pasqua St.
Regina, SK
SAVE THE DATES: 2016 Annual AMC Convention will take place November 30 – December 2 at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary, AB.
Privately owned, Pazmac Enterprises Ltd. has been serving clients for over four decades. With a firm commitment to exceeding customer expectations, we provide value-added service and turnkey manufacturing solutions to our customers in a broad range of sectors.
WINNIPEG, May 31, 2016 /CNW/ -FarmLink Marketing Solutions has added
Neil Townsend as a new Senior Market Analyst. Neil will be joining FarmLink's
research team in June to serve FarmLink's expanding client base. He previously
held the position of Director, Market Research with G3 (CWB) and was
responsible for establishing CWB Market Research.
"Neil is gifted at discerning market trends, and their impact on grain
prices in western Canada," says FarmLink Co-Founder Brenda Tjaden Lepp,
"As we continue to grow as an organization, his addition to our team
allows us to engage further with the industry and create new value for farmers
and their business partners."
Joining FarmLink is a natural fit for Townsend who says his career has been
about working with farmers to try and close the information gap that often
exists. "FarmLink does an exceptional job of methodically analyzing the
markets and translating that into farm-specific action plans," says
Townsend, "their approach matches my own views on dealing with the
uncertainty of agricultural commodity markets."
"Adding Neil to our team is a huge gain for FarmLink and our
clients," says Lawrence Yakielashek FarmLink's General Manager, "His
experience and reputation in the industry speak volumes for the quality and
dedication that he brings to his work."
FarmLink Marketing Solutions is Western Canada's leading provider of
grain marketing services, offering consulting, analysis and direct selling
opportunities to individual farm businesses.
SOURCE FarmLink Marketing Solutions
For further information:
Breanne Kielich, Marketing and Communications Manager, 204.805.1284, breanne.kielich@farmlinksolutions.ca
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June 13: AMC's 24th Annual Golf Classic- June 13 at the Murray Golf Course in Regina, SK.
June 15: AMC and HSBC panel discussion at Canad'a Farm Progress Show
June 16: AMC Open House
June 15 - 17: Canada's Farm Progress Show - Evraz Place, Regina, SK.
June 15 - 17: Farm Progress Forum - Presented by Farm Credit Canada. Located in the Canada Centre Building at Canada's Farm Progress Show. Click here for the schedule of speakers.
November 30 - December 2: AMC Annual Convention at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary, AB.
Executive Board Members |
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 Chair Geof Gray Salford Group Inc. |
 1st Vice Chair Russ Klassen AGI |
 2nd Vice Chair Richelle Titemore S3 Enterprises Inc. |
 3rd Vice Chair Frank Capasso The CTD Group |
%20website.jpg) Treasurer Linda Turta Ram Industries |
 Past Chair Damir Gospic The CTD Group |
Directors |
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 Bill Baker Agtron Enterprises Inc. |
 Calvin Mazurenko AT Films Inc. |
 Cam Cornelsen Norstar Industries |
%20-%2020151201%20(3).jpg) Cor Lodder Walinga Inc. |
 Grant Adolph Buhler Industries Inc. |
 Greg Archibald Schulte Industries |
 Nigel Jones Seed Hawk Inc. |
 Associate Committee Chair Robert Ablamowicz Axalta Coating Systems |
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