Resolution

WHEREAS New agricultural producers often have limited access to capital or restricted cash flow; 

WHEREAS The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) provides funding to individuals for projects under the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program and the Farm Stewardship Program, however interim payments are not issued, and projects must be fully constructed and operational for agricultural use, before a rebate will be issued;

BE IT RESOLVED That provisions be made under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to provide new agricultural producers with interim payments based on achieved project milestones.