Derek Johnson

PC candidate in the Interlake - Gimli Southern Manitoba race.

Derek can be reached on social media, at [email protected], or by calling 204-671-3584.

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Province making changes to Agricultural Crown Lands leases and permits regulation based on public feedback

13 September 2023

My Steinbach - ...Crown Lands Program is meant to strengthen the livestock industry, enhance productivity and encourage growth,” said Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson. “At the same time, the ACL Program needs to work for leaseholders and Indigenous Peoples who use these lands for traditional purposes and to...

Le Parti libéral du Manitoba veut restituer 338 M$ aux enfants autochtones

12 September 2023

Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - ...d’entre eux, affirme le chef libéral. Les progressistes-conservateurs veulent aider les agriculteurs Le candidat progressiste-conservateur Derek Johnson a affirmé, lors d’un point de presse mardi, qu'une précédente réduction temporaire des frais de location des terres agricoles deviendrait...

Provincial election candidates debate agricultural issues

12 September 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ...candidates forum on Tuesday organized by Manitoba Farm Writers and Broadcasters Association, Progressive Conservative Agricultural Minister Derek Johnson, the incumbent candidate for the riding of Interlake-Gimli, said his government will continue to reduce the education property tax in addition to...

Manitoba PCs promise more help for farmers if re-elected

12 September 2023

CBC Manitoba - ...are promising to permanently cut in half rental fees for agricultural Crown lands as part of a series of farm-related election promises. Derek Johnson, a cabinet minister seeking re-election in Interlake-Gimli, says producers have been under stress since the drought of 2021, and a cut that was put...

Manitoba Progressive Conservatives promise more help for farmers if re-elected – Winnipeg

12 September 2023

Global News - ...are promising to permanently cut in half rental fees for agricultural Crown lands as part of a series of farm-related election promises. Derek Johnson, a cabinet minister seeking re-election in Interlake-Gimli, says producers have been under stress since the drought of 2021, and a cut that was put...

Manitoba Progressive Conservatives promise more help for farmers if re-elected – Winnipeg Free Press

12 September 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ...are promising to permanently cut in half rental fees for agricultural Crown lands as part of a series of farm-related election promises. Derek Johnson, a cabinet minister seeking re-election in Interlake-Gimli, says producers have been under stress since the drought of 2021, and a cut that was put...

Former Manitoba premier Gary Doer offers support to former party ahead of election

12 September 2023

CTV - ...would permanently cut in half rental fees for agricultural Crown lands and triple funding for adviser service districts, said Tory cabinet minister Derek Johnson. Tuesday also saw the three main party leaders meet for the first time since the election campaign began a week ago. They pitched their ideas on...

Governments of Canada and Manitoba investing up to $2.85 million for Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives

28 August 2023

My Steinbach - ...will play a major role in continuing to create a successful and sustainable environment for beef producers,” said Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson. “The more Manitoba farmers can adopt practices and technologies to increase productivity, mitigate risk and minimize carbon footprints, it will...

Billboards urge better treatment for pigs

21 August 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ...Sign Up I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. In addition, a spokesperson for Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson said “farms that market pigs to federally inspected processing plants in Manitoba are registered with national on-farm assurance programs that set...

$400,000 in funding for Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba announced

11 August 2023

My Steinbach - ...education programs are pivotal in increasing understanding and trust in the agriculture and agri-food sector,” says Minister of Agriculture, Derek Johnson. “In bringing agriculture directly to our young people, they help lay the foundation for the next generation of producers, researchers, and...