The 2017 federal budget signals the government’s recognition that Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector is primed to drive a new era of economic growth that will benefit all Canadians, says the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. Although Budget 2017 doesn’t specify details on certain policy targets — such as the aim of increasing agri-food exports to $75 … Read more
Leaders representing Canadian farm groups gathered in Ottawa for the Canadian Federation of Agriculture 2017 Annual Meeting and examined policy options to better position the industry for growth. CFA members heard keynote speeches and participated in discussions centred on the theme “Canada’s 150: Our Farms, Our Food, Our Future.” CFA president Ron Bonnett stated, “Agriculture is gaining recognition as … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is pleased to see that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement was approved by the European Union’s parliament on Feb. 15. Implementation legislation in Canada is also expected to receive Parliamentary approval in short order. CFA stressed that to allow the sector to fully take advantage of the deal, the Canadian government needs … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture was pleased to see that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement has been approved by the European Union’s parliament. Implementation legislation in Canada is also expected to receive Parliamentary approval in short order. CFA stresses that to allow the sector to fully take advantage of the deal, the Canadian government needs … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture welcomes news announced by the federal government that it will invest in better broadband access for rural and remote communities through the Connect to Innovate program. The government will invest $500 million by 2021 in the program, and its focus on improving backbone infrastructure will enhance connectivity in communities that … Read more
Farm leaders attending announcement by Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) of a new overarching transportation strategy were pleased to see that the plans include measures to resolve longstanding issues linked to service agreements between shippers and railways. However, it remains unclear what the government’s intentions are for the Maximum Revenue Entitlement regulation that protects farmers. Agriculture Minister … Read more
Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Ron Bonnett issued a statement regarding the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, which was signed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and European Union leaders in Brussels: “The Canadian Federation of Agriculture commends the federal government and its team of negotiators for their focus and dedication that resulted in the signing … Read more
Ron Bonnett, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture issued the following statetment regarding the meeting on grain transportation with Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) and Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI): “The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is pleased to have met today with Transport Minister Marc Garneau and Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay during a consultation session on western grain … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s Director of Business Risk Management, Scott Ross, spoke to the House of Commons Finance Committee on Sept. 28 during its annual pre-budget consultation hearings. Ross discussed with MPs a range of ideas and recommendations that would position the agricultural sector as a strategic industry through which Canada could make progress on many … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has submitted recommendations as part of the federal government’s consultation on the Canadian Transportation Agency review (the Emerson report). CFA insists that Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) must commit to meeting in person with western farm leaders to hear their concerns, since it is farmers –not grain companies– who pay … Read more
