As part of the official visit to Mexico by Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI), representatives from the private agri-food sectors of both countries held the “Mexico-Canada Agribusiness Dialogue” to strengthen collaboration and commercial ties between the two nations. The dialogue, organized by Consejo Nacional Agropecuario (CNA) and the Canadian Federation of … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture & Food (NCIAF). This agreement marks a significant step toward building stronger collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous agricultural producers across Canada. “This partnership is more than just a memorandum—it’s a commitment to reconciliation in … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) announced the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) as its newest member organization. “We are so pleased to welcome the Canadian Pork Council as a member of the CFA,” said CFA president Keith Currie. “As Canada’s largest general farm organization, CFA brings farm leaders from across the provinces, territories, and a diverse mix … Read more
G7 farmers are deeply integrated into global food and agri-food markets and play an outsized role in driving agricultural innovation, technology, and system-wide stability. To sustain this important role, we call on G7 governments to: Support transparent, rules-based trade that fosters stability and market access. Prioritize innovation and ensure all farmers have access to cutting-edge … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) congratulates Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) on his new appointment. CFA, who represents 190,000 farm families across Canada, looks forward to working with the new Minister to help Canadian agriculture meet its vast potential. “We look forward to a productive relationship with Minister MacDonald. Canadian … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) and the Liberal Party of Canada on their election victory and welcomes them back to office. “A strong, resilient agriculture sector is vital to the health, economy, and security of our entire nation,” said CFA President Keith Currie. “As Canada faces increasing … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture hosted the Agriculture Leaders’ Debate on April 17th. The debate brought together Federal political party representatives to address the most pressing issues facing Canadian agriculture today. “The debate is an excellent opportunity to give farmers across the country an idea of their party’s vision for the future, to help inform … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was pleased to see Prime Minister Mark Carney‘s recent announcement to set the consumer carbon price to zero after March 31st, 2025, providing much-needed relief for Canadian farmers. “Farmers are being squeezed from seemingly all sides at once with inflation and tariffs from both the US and China. The … Read more
This week’s annual meeting of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) brought together farm and food leaders from across Canada under the theme Laying the Foundation: Investing Today for the Future of Canadian Agriculture. “There’s no doubt that Canada and the world are entering a period of great change. It’s never been more important to look … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has calculated that by Feb. 8, a Canadian household of average income will have earned enough to pay for their entire year’s grocery bill. Canadians spent 10.7 per cent of their disposable income on food in 2024, which is lower than the 11.1 per cent of disposable income spent on … Read more
