Harper Government Provides Tax Deferrals to More Livestock Producers

More livestock producers in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec will have financial breathing room to help them cope with the effects of extremely dry growing conditions on forage yields. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today that the list of designated areas eligible for tax deferrals has been expanded. “Our Government understands the difficulties faced by livestock producers due to unforeseen weather and we are acting,” said Minister Ritz. “With this tax deferral, producers in another 34 drought-affected municipalities will be able to redirect money towards restocking next year.”