Morning, Grower.

Happy Canada Day! :)

Here’s what we got for you today:

• New Right-to-Repair Legislation

• Increased Compensation for Destroyed Cattle

Senate Approves Right-to-Repair Legislation

Ontario farmers are welcoming the passage of Canada’s new Right-to-Repair law, a long-awaited change that promises to transform how producers maintain and repair their essential equipment. The new legislation, comprising Bill C-244 and Bill C-294, allows farmers and independent repair services to bypass digital locks for software repairs and ensures compatibility between devices, software, and components. This means producers will soon have access to the tools, information, and parts needed to repair machinery like tractors and combine harvesters without being forced to rely solely on manufacturer service contracts.

Ethan Wallace, VP of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, highlights that the law will require manufacturers to provide access to repair manuals, schematics, software updates, and diagnostic tools. This will enable farmers to perform in-house repairs or work with local mechanics, potentially saving thousands of dollars and minimizing downtime during critical periods such as planting and harvest. The next step is drafting regulations to bring the law into full effect, but the agricultural sector is already optimistic about the productivity and cost benefits this change will bring.
Click to learn more about the Right-to-Repair law

Increased Compensation for Destroyed Cattle

The federal government has announced a significant increase in the maximum compensation amounts for cattle ordered destroyed due to reportable diseases. Under the amended Compensation for Destroyed Animals and Things Regulations (CDATR), the new maximums are:

• Registered (purebred) cattle: $16,500 (up from $10,000)

• Non-registered cattle: $10,000 (up from $4,500)

These changes, effective as of June 20, 2025, are designed to reflect the current market value of cattle and ensure that producers are more adequately supported during disease outbreaks. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) may order the depopulation of animals to protect public and animal health and maintain access to export markets. Compensation is based on market value, up to the new maximums, and aims to encourage early disease reporting and cooperation with eradication efforts.
Read the official announcement from CFIA
Further details from Alberta Beef Producers

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