The Canadian Federation of Agriculture was pleased to be a part of the launch of the new Food Policy for Canada, and is excited to hear of the development of a Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council. “Food is affected from a variety of factors that are rarely in the spotlight. International and domestic regulatory processes, immigration policies, transportation, climate … Read more
CFA commends Health Canada’s recent decision to allow the continued use of clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam (neonicotinoids) for use in canola seed treatment and greenhouse vegetables. It is extremely important for farmers to have timely access to new products for pest management in order to remain competitive on the global market. The Pest Management Regulatory … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture and its members representing prairie farmers sent an open letter to Members of Parliament asking them to pass Bill C-49 (Transportation Modernization Act) as amended by the Senate last month. Railway service delays have led to major cash-flow concerns, steep financial penalties, and risks to farmers’ international customer base. “Together … Read more
Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Ron Bonnett issued the following statement in response to the announcement by Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) of a new consultation for developing a national food policy. “The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is pleased to see a clear commitment by the federal government toward developing ‘A Food Policy for Canada’ as this … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture welcomes the long-awaited Transportation Modernization Act tabled in parliament yesterday by Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.). “CFA is very pleased with the draft legislation’s provisions for grain transportation. It’s clear that the voice of Canadian farmers was heard during the consultations undertaken last year,” said Ron Bonnett, CFA President. “The entire … Read more
Canada’s AgGrowth Coalition is disappointed that federal and provincial governments have not yet made a clear commitment to undertake a comprehensive review of business risk management for Canadian farmers, but look forward to continued dialogue with governments across Canada on a path forward. On May 9 the AgGrowth Coalition met with Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) to … Read more
The 2016 Census of Agriculture shows that agriculture is a dynamic, innovative sector that is growing steadily. The CFA is pleased to see significant growth in a variety of sectors across the country, as well as increased representation in the industry by young farmers and women. While these statistics demonstrate opportunities within the sector, CFA stresses … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture welcomes the Standing Senate Committee of Agriculture and Forestry’s new report titled Market Access: Giving Canadian Farmers and Processors the World. The report recognizes the importance of export markets for Canadian agriculture and the committee’s recommendations largely align with positions advocated by CFA. “The recommendations in the Senate agriculture and forestry committee’s … Read more
Leaders from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture strengthened their Canada-U.S. connections and underscored the benefits of NAFTA during meetings with American Farm Bureau representatives in several states. Their five-day tour included visits to California, Kansas, Iowa and Wisconsin. “What we’ve learned from these discussions is that U.S. farmers depend on NAFTA as much as Canadian farmers do. No one … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture welcomes the announcement that Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments have concluded negotiations on a new Canadian Free Trade Agreement aimed at supporting Canadian businesses in reaching new customers across the country. “There’s clear a commitment shown in the CFTA to harmonize regulations and standards wherever possible, and to take a … Read more
