Winnipeg, Manitoba - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing targeted enhancements to AgriStability to support producers impacted by significant flooding in June and July, helping affected farmers access timely support to manage recovery and maintain their operations.
The targeted enhancements to AgriStability include waiving 2025 late filing penalties for impacted producers in municipalities and First Nation communities that have declared a state of emergency due to flooding. Producers outside these areas who missed the filing deadline because of flooding impacts may appeal for a waiver.
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are also increasing the maximum interim payment available to producers enrolled in the 2026 AgriStability program year from 50% to 75% of the estimated final payment. This change will improve cash flow for producers by allowing them to receive a larger interim payment within weeks of completing their application forms. Producers who have already received interim payments will automaticallyreceive a top-up to the 75% level.
Manitoba has also implemented late participation for the 2026 AgriStability program year, allowing producers who did not enroll by the April 30 deadline to still participate in the program, albeit with a reduced benefit. Producers who wish to participate through late participation pay an upfront fee before submitting their 2026 application.
The flooding that occurred across Manitoba in June and July affected producers at a critical time in the growing season and coincided with important AgriStability and AgriInvest deadlines. These targeted enhancements provide additional flexibility through existing business risk management programs and help producers access support without the need for new programming.
