Supply management consensus emerges but Grits, Tories accuse each other of past capitulation
Supply management has become a proxy for Canadian nationalism, which means politicians will want to own it during the campaign, say observers.
No more scraps: making the election about ending hunger in Canada
We need concrete commitments from every party to tackle food insecurity head-on, such as strengthening income security programs like the Canada Child Benefit and the newly-created Canada Disability Benefit.
Is Canada keeping pace with agricultural innovation?
Climate change, labour shortages, and an ever-increasing global demand for food require creative solutions that transcend traditional farming methods.
Canada-U.S. farm ties in jeopardy
It’s easy to overlook the human side of trade disputes when headlines focus on billion-dollar trade imbalances. Farmers on both sides need a more collaborative path.
Digesting the need to eliminate internal trade barriers on food
At a time of geopolitical uncertainty, addressing internal trade barriers to food is no longer an option; it is a necessity.
Agriculture Policy Briefing
Trade anxiety creates ‘unprecedented’ risk to agriculture, requires bold advocacy, says sector experts
Tariffs and the threat of tariffs from the U.S. and China could have devastating effects on Canada’s agriculture sector, say agriculture industry insiders.
We need to build back Canada’s agricultural future
Canada’s agricultural growth has slowed to one per cent over the past decade because of needless regulations and bureaucratic red tape. It doesn’t have to stay this way.
Canada must step up support for farmers and their critical role in climate mitigation and adaptation
A future where farming is viable, sustainable, and regenerative is within reach—but it requires urgent and co-ordinated action.
Problem-solving farmers need supportive government policies
Farming has always come with its risks, but climate change has led to more unpredictable weather patterns and an increased risk of natural disasters. The threat of tariffs from our trading partner to the south has also added extra layers of risk and concern for the industry.
