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Operational document related to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal-Provincial AgriInsurance Agreement
Ontario crop insurance and damage compensation support
Funding available
Up to 90% of project cost
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ontario’s Agri-protection operational document sets the rules for crop insurance and wildlife damage compensation under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. It applies in Ontario and governs eligible agricultural products, insurance plans, and producer coverage arrangements. Eligible coverage includes yield-based and non-yield-based protection, production-loss coverage, and wildlife damage compensation, with methods and plan details in annexes.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Crop insurance coverage for eligible agricultural products
- Production loss coverage for yield-based and non-yield-based plans
- Wildlife damage compensation
Documents Needed
- Application or contract of insurance
- Supporting documents required by Agricorp procedures
- Information needed for eligible agricultural products and exposure units
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario agricultural producers
- Producers of eligible crops and agricultural products
- Insured producers under Agricorp-administered plans
Who is not eligible
- Producers of products not listed as eligible in the annexes
- Applicants seeking Whole Farm Coverage in Ontario
Eligible expenses
- Insurance premiums for eligible plans
- Coverage costs under eligible production loss plans
- Wildlife compensation-related premium contributions
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Coverage above the 90% cost-shared level for yield-based plans
- Plan changes or new plans implemented without AAFC approval
- Whole Farm Coverage in Ontario
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Province-wide coverage, with some product-specific exceptions
- Ontario apple-producing districts
Selection criteria
- Consistency with actuarial certification requirements
- Compliance with regulations and the AgriInsurance Agreement
- Alignment with approved insurance plan details
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm the eligible agricultural product and insurance plan
- Review the applicable annexes for products, deadlines, and coverage details.
- Check the relevant insurance plan for your commodity.
- Step 2: Complete the insurance contract or enrolment process
- Designate the exposure units to be insured.
- Provide the information required under Agricorp procedures.
- Step 3: Submit the application through Agricorp
- Follow the Production Insurance Procedure Manuals and applicable contract terms.
- Respect the enrolment deadline for the crop year.
Processing and Agreement
- Canada must inform Ontario in writing within 30 calendar days after receiving complete documentation whether a proposed modification is eligible for contributions under the Agri-protection Agreement.
- Proposed modifications are eligible for contributions only if Canada and Ontario expressly agree.
- The operational document can be modified only by a written agreement signed by Canada and Ontario.
- Canada may appoint a federal actuary to verify the application of certified actuarial methods.
Additional information
- The operational document is updated and signed by Ontario, Canada, and Agricorp every year.
- The program also includes information on the Ontario Program for Wildlife Damage Compensation.
- Insurance plans, coverage details, and deadlines are set out in the annexes.
- Whole Farm Coverage is not offered in the province for the moment.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Operational document related to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal-Provincial AgriInsurance Agreement Program
What is the Operational document related to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal-Provincial AgriInsurance Agreement?
Ontario’s Agri-protection operational document sets the rules for crop insurance and wildlife damage compensation under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. It applies in Ontario and governs eligible agricultural products, insurance plans, and producer coverage arrangements. Eligible coverage includes yield-based and non-yield-based protection, production-loss coverage, and wildlife damage compensation, with methods and plan details in annexes.
How much funding can be received?
Operational document related to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal-Provincial AgriInsurance Agreement Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Operational document related to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal-Provincial AgriInsurance Agreement program?
To be eligible for the Operational document related to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal-Provincial AgriInsurance Agreement program, you must:
Eligible agricultural products only
Designated exposure units must be insured
Current enrolment deadlines must be met
What expenses are eligible under Operational document related to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal-Provincial AgriInsurance Agreement?
Crop insurance coverage for eligible agricultural products
Production loss coverage for yield-based and non-yield-based plans
Wildlife damage compensation
Who can I contact for more information about the Operational document related to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal-Provincial AgriInsurance Agreement?
You can contact Agricorp by email at aafc.pinss-ssnap.aac@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-424-1300.
Where is the Operational document related to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal-Provincial AgriInsurance Agreement available?
The Operational document related to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal-Provincial AgriInsurance Agreement program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Operational document related to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal-Provincial AgriInsurance Agreement a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Operational document related to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal-Provincial AgriInsurance Agreement is a Grant and Funding