ACAAF - Program Principles
Initiatives funded under ACAAF must adhere
to the following basic principles on which the program is
based:
- Consistent with Government of Canada
policy directions, such as sustainable development, innovation
and reporting results to Canadians.
- Within the mandate of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada , as defined under the Agriculture and Agri-Food
Act.
- Maximize benefits to Canada's agriculture
and agri-food sector through collaborative efforts.
- Consistent with international trade commitments
and minimizing the exposure to countervail.
- Respect the need for equity among regions
and stakeholders.
- Respect those areas that are solely within
provincial and territorial jurisdiction
- Avoid duplicating, overlapping or replacing
federal, provincial/territorial programs and delivery mechanisms.
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