Tariffs do not automatically mean higher prices for every food item. But they can increase costs and uncertainty across the food supply chain, from ingredients and packaging to transportation and distribution. Read full story

None of the 250 new inspection and oversight roles promised under a $30-million ‘reinvestment’ have been filled, says Agriculture Union president Milton Dyck. Read full story

With yet more American tariffs on Canadian imports looming, lobbyists are still hoping for a renewed trade deal and emphasize predictability is key. Read full story

There’s a need in this sector to improve efficiency and accelerate access to new tools, but if Canadians suspect this is being achieved by reducing oversight or weakening safeguards, trust will decline quickly.  Read full story

Fresh fruit and vegetable exports are currently safe from the 50-per-cent tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump announced on July 20, although goods that are subject to the tariffs include alcohol, dairy products, paper, furniture, and many others. Read full story

Rather than asking how many programs were delivered or how much funding was allocated, governments should ask whether Canada's agricultural system is becoming stronger. Read full story

To keep up with peer countries, we need comprehensive federal animal welfare legislation and independent oversight. Read full story

It’s time for a critical shift in how our country plans and approves major infrastructure projects: adopt mandatory Agricultural Impact Assessments at the federal level. Read full story

'Food insecurity is an income issue,' says Daily Bread CEO Neil Hetherington, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argues the Liberals are blaming international instability for a problem largely created by domestic economic policy. Read full story

Independent decisions by Health Canada experts are meant to be the firewall between Canadians and unacceptably risky products. Bill C-30 weakens that firewall. Read full story