The Canadian Federation of Agriculture welcomes the federal government's announcement to introduce new fisheries protection measures under the Fisheries Act. The proposed changes will include recognition that man-made water control infrastructures such as drainage ditches should not necessarily be regulated the same way as natural water ways and water bodies under the Fisheries Act. Federation … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is pleased with several measures in the 2012-2013 federal budget, but will monitor how departmental cuts might affect service delivery to farmers and rural communities across Canada. The federation said that Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada was one of ten departments to see cuts in the double digits and if these … Read more
Farm leaders from across the country met in Gatineau, QC, for the Canadian Federation of Agriculture's Annual Meeting on Fe. 21-24, under the theme "Connecting with Markets." Association president Ron Bonnett said that the annual meeting is an important time for the organization to bring farm leaders together from across the country to discuss priority … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture issued a statement on Food Freedom Day. The federation said that it encourages Canadians to get informed on the process that brings food to the table and make choices at the grocery store that will support the Canadian agriculture and agri-food industry. Federation president Ron Bonnett said that Canadians can … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture issued a statement in regards to connecting with markets. The federation said that markets are extremely dynamic with an abundance of variables and knowing how to navigate through this is a farmers' best tool in gaining a competitive edge in the marketplace. The federation said it strongly believes a value-chain … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture welcomes the Red Tape Reduction Commission's Recommendations Report released on January 18, 2012. President of the association Ron Bonnett said that the association has supported the initiative since it was announced in 2011, by Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) and the association is pleased to see concrete results … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is renewing its call on the federal government to allow western Canadian grain farmers to decide the fate of the Canadian Wheat Board. The statement is following a Federal Court ruling on December 7, 2011 that stated the introduction of Bill C-18, Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act, without consulting the wheat … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is pleased with the ruling from the World Trade Organization that the United States' Country of Origin Labelling rules are inconsistent with WTO trade obligations. CFA president Ron Bonnett congratulated the Government of Canada for vigorously defending the interests of Canadian producers in the international arena, be it at the … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture and its members appreciate the complexity of the single desk issue and that there are opponents to the Canadian Wheat Board, as well as supporters. However, the CFA and its members stand firm in their position that the farmers' voice in the issue needs to be formally respected and represented … Read more
In observing World Food Day, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture stresses the importance of the National Food Strategy in optimizing our food system to meet food supply requirements and encourages continued industry-government collaboration in this regard. The CFA said the National Food Strategy is a long-term vision for food and agriculture in Canada, recognizing that … Read more
