The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has calculated that by Tuesday, Feb. 8th, 2022, 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 2021, which is slightly lower than the 11 per cent of disposable income … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is the latest partner to join Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine in recognition of the key role innovation has in the agriculture sector. Canada’s largest farm organization has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bioenterprise Canada to collaborate on uniting and strengthening agri-food innovation across the country. “Farmers have a true understanding … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture announced that CN Rail has committed up to $250,000 to CFA’s Hay West campaign to help cover the shipping costs of sending hay to drought-stricken farmers in the Prairie provinces. “CFA would like to extend its extreme appreciation for this donation from CN, as well as all of the other organizations who … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture congratulates Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) on her re-appointment. CFA looks forward to working once again with Minister Bibeau on helping Canadian agriculture meet its vast potential, which has been outlined in the Barton report from the Agri-Food Economic Strategy Table. “We look forward to continuing our productive relationship with … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture announced Farm Credit Canada and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture have both made substantial contributions to the Hay West 2021 initiative to help cover the shipping costs to send hay to drought-stricken farmers in the Prairie provinces. “CFA would like to thank both FCC and OFA for their generous contributions. FCC has … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture congratulated Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and welcomes the Liberal party back into office. “The Canadian Agriculture sector can be a powerful economic engine for Canada’s recovery and an impactful ally in the fight against climate change. Food production must be a key priority for the government, regardless of … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture hosted the Agriculture Leaders’ Debate on Thursday, September 9. The debate brought together national parties to question them on the pressing issues affecting Canadian agriculture. Participants for the debate included: NDP candidate and agriculture critic Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, B.C.), Bloc Québécois candidate and agriculture critic Yves Perron (Berthier–Maskinongé, Que.), Conservative candidate Dave Epp (Chatham-Kent-Leamington, Ont.), Agriculture … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is calling on the federal parties to prioritize agriculture in their election platforms as a means of spurring Canada’s economic recovery, while creating a foundation for economic and environmental benefits for years to come. Farmers and citizens across Canada need a government that is dedicated to unleashing the potential for … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is pleased to see the announcement from the federal government initially earmarking $100 million for drought relief through AgriRecovery and the Alberta government’s announcement of $136 million for drought-stricken Alberta livestock ranchers, including a request for an additional $203 million from the federal government for a total relief package of $339 million … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is encouraged to see the announcement of support for farmers facing extreme weather as droughts continue to affect farmers across Canada and especially in the Prairie provinces. “CFA is glad to see this kind of support offered, recognizing further steps are required to deliver a comprehensive AgriRecovery response and ensure these measures … Read more
