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The program is meant to promote and expand Canadian pork exports.

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Canadian packers, processors and trading houses that are regular CPI members can apply.

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The funds are not meant to cover regular business operations. They are meant for promotional and new business development purposes.

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Expenses from foreign representatives are not eligible (staff based outside Canada)

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All applications should be submitted PRIOR to travel execution.

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All travel claims and expenses related to previously approved activities under this program must be accompanied with a project report.

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Export Market Diversification (EMD)

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Export Market Adaptation (EMA)

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Export Market Investigation (EMI)

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Per diems will be allocated to cover daily expenses (meals, hotel accommodation, local or in-city transportation, such as taxis, bus, rentals, etc.) All hotel invoices should state the name of the traveler(s):

  

- Outside Canada: $200/day/person

  

- In Canada: $150/day/person*

  

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The lowest economy airfare and out-of-city air transportation will be reimbursed at 50% (original receipts required). The program does not reimburse GST/HST. A copy of hotel bills will also be required to prove that the trip took place. Domestic flights and hotel invoices/per diems within Canada will not be reimbursed to CPI members’ representatives.

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Visiting countries or cities other than the one where the trade show and/or CPI seminar took place will be eligible but hotel bills will be required to calculate per diem allocation.

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Under the terms and conditions of the AgriMarketing program, only the lowest economy fare can be reimbursed. No Business Class fare is eligible for reimbursement. The maximum for reimbursement is as follows:

  

- Australia - $4,000

  

- East-Asia (Japan, China and South Korea) - $3,000

  

- Russia - $2,500

  

- European Union - $2,000

  

- For other destinations, CPI will look at the Air Canada Flex fares to determine if the travel claim is reasonable.