Every year the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) calculates the calendar date when the average Canadian has earned enough income to pay for his/her annual grocery bill, coined ‘Food Freedom Day’. This year, Food Freedom Day falls on February 7. More information is available online. Call 613-236-3633 x 2323.
Proposed changes under Bill C-18, The Agricultural Growth Act, announced by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) is overall good news for farmers says the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA). The bill, which includes a number of legislative changes that will have an impact on a large array of areas for the agricultural sector – from … Read more
Coinciding with the WTO Ministerial in Bali, Canadian Federation of Agriculture president Ron Bonnett chaired the World Farmers' Organization (WFO) session, "WFO Policy on International Trade in Agriculture Products". "As a founding member of the WFO, the CFA was pleased to be a part of this event and reaffirm its support for WFO's trade policy. … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) delivered the Cairns Group Farm Leaders' communique to ministers in advance of their negotiations in Bali. CFA is pleased to support the document, with the exception of the description of the "flow of food and agricultural products" in the footnoted paragraph. The CFA believes this wording suggests that countries may not … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is proud to join the Pollinator Partnership in congratulating Bryan and Cathy Gilvesy – winners of the Canadian Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Advocate Award. The award collects nominations from across Canada and is given annually to recognize the farmer who has made significant contributions to cultivating natural ecosystems and protecting pollinators. The … Read more
Following the announcement confirming Canada's agreement with the European Union under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) notes the market opportunities for Canadian agricultural exporters, but is disappointed the government did not respect its balanced trade position and reach an agreement without seriously impacting Canada's cheese industry. President … Read more
Farm leaders from across Canada and federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers met on July 17 at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) hosted Tripartite Roundtable to discuss the next generation of farmers and barriers facing new entrants to the sector – an especially important issue in light of the increasing age of farmers and … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture said they were pleased to learn that minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) will be continuing his role as minister of agriculture and agri-food, following the cabinet shuffle. "The sector has made several important advances under Minister Ritz' leadership – notably, increased market access, while continuing to protect supply management and … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture welcomes the new Growing Forward 2 program – AgriRisk Initiatives (ARI) – announced that will support private sector and producer-developed risk management tools. "The agricultural sector is incredibly innovative. This program will give the sector the added capacity it needs to turn innovative ideas into concrete measures for more resilient … Read more
Canadian Federation of Agriculture president Ron Bonnett released a commentary encouraging consumers to buy local Canadian products. The full release is available online. Call 613-236-3633.
