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Farm Assistance Programs Branch
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The Farm Assistance Programs Branch was established in 1982 as part of the Finance and Policy Division, later changed to the Financial and Administrative Division in 1986.
It was part of the following divisions: Foodland Preservation and Financial Programs Division (1986-1991), Agricultural and Rural Services (1991-1993), Policy and Farm Finance Division (1993-1997).
In 1998 Farm Assistance Program ceased to exist its functions were later managed by the Tax Policy and Farm Finance Unit.
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The Farm Assistance Programs Branch was responsible for the administration of farm financial assistance programs, development of new programs and the review of existing programs. It provided information about financial policies and financial assistance programs in agriculture.
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RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
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2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Annual Reports of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, 1982-1998
KWIC Index to Services, 1997
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Not found in Canadiana Authorities
Archivist(s):
Aston