Minister Jason Nixon introduces Bill 16: The Public Lands Modernization (Grazing Lease and Obsolete Provisions) Amendment Act along with representatives of Alberta’s ranching industry.

By Canadian Press

RANCHING INDUSTRY CHANGES

Beefing up supports for Alberta’s ranchers

Oct 16, 2019 | 7:16 AM

EDMONTON- The UCP is modernizing the rent and fees ranchers and cattle owners pay the province for use of public lands.

The government says the current grazing fee framework has been frozen since 1994 and is based on outdated data.

It has introduced legislation which it says will protect the beef industry against tariffs because it eliminates the perception of a subsidy for Alberta’s ranchers.

There will also be a flat-rate fee for the transfer of a lease.

“Ranchers play an important role in Alberta – they support our economy and are responsible for protecting some of the province’s important grasslands and wetlands. It’s important that we work with ranchers to modernize our legislation so that the ranching industry can continue to grow and thrive for generations.”

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