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FAQ: AgriStability
What should I do if I have a non-calendar fiscal year end and the Statement A related to my fiscal year end is not yet available?

AgriStability and AgriInvest are tax-based programs.  If you are ready to submit your information to AFSC prior to a Statement A being available, you can use the most recent Statement A available and ...

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FAQ: AgriStability
How do I pay my AgriStability fees?

AgriStability participants can choose from the following payment options: Payment at your bank - be sure to bring your Remittance Form Telephone banking - contact your bank and provide your - ...

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FAQ: AgriStability
Where can I find additional information?

Call the Client Service Centre at 1.877.899.2372. Staff can assist with questions, forms, AFSC Connect, and can forward your call directly to staff working within the AgriStability Program. and can ...

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FAQ: AgriStability
Why am I being charged a fee when I did not participate last year?

Once enrolled you are considered to be participating until we receive an opt out request form. If you did not "opt out" of the program, your fees are still owed even though you may not have in the You ...

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FAQ: AgriStability
If I opt out, when can I get back in?

You can get back in by sending an Application for Fee Notice or a written request to enroll by April 30th of the program year in which you wish to participate.

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FAQ: AgriStability
If I opt out of AgriStability, am I still eligible to participate in AgriInvest?

Yes. Individuals who file their taxes on a T1163 Statement A will have their information sent to the AgriInvest Administration directly from CRA. Corporations that participate in the AgriInvest to ...

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FAQ: AgriStability
My farming operation has changed; how will this affect my AgriStability application?

Changing what I produce If you change commodities, expand or downsize your operation, AgriStability will adjust your reference margins to reflect your current operation. This is referred to as For on ...

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FAQ: AgriStability
What do I need to do if I no longer want to participate in the AgriStability program?

If you no longer want to participate, you may opt out of the Program by providing written notice to AFSC. Written notice must be received by the enrolment notice deadline, April 30 of the program year ...

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FAQ: AgriStability
What happens now that I have applied?

AFSC receives a high volume of claims in the month of September. Participants are encouraged to file their information early. As all applications are subject to review, you may be contacted for of ...

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FAQ: AgriStability
How do I participate?

If you have not participated in AgriStability before or are wishing to rejoin the program, either complete the AgriStability Application for Fee Notice or provide a written request indicating your to ...

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FAQ: AgriStability
Why would I participate in AgriStability if I already carry AgriInsurance?

AgriStability is a whole farm program that covers all commodities produced on your farm whereas AgriInsurance provides coverage on a crop by crop basis, and offers spot loss coverage for specific both ...

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