Public Trust Steering Committee (PTSC) annual meeting
February 6, 2018
On Monday February 5th the PTSC met in Ottawa for its annual in-person meeting. The PTSC received remarks from Parliamentary Secretary Jean-Claude Poissant on the federal governments approach to building public trust and had an opportunity to pose questions. The PTSC also received an update from AAFC regarding the public trust component of the ...
Learn MoreWorkshops to inform Canada’s seed system
January 29, 2018
The seed industry has jointly come together under the Seed Synergy banner to develop a vision as to what the next generation seed sector should look like in Canada. The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association, Canadian Seed Trade Association, Canadian Seed Institute, Commercial Seed Analysts Association of Canada, Canadian Plant Technology ...
Learn MoreFederal Carbon-Pricing Backstop System open for comment
January 29, 2018
The federal government has released further details on how it intends to implement the carbon pricing backstop and output-based emissions pricing system for comment. This system will be imposed on a province if it does not meet the minimum federal carbon price by January 1, 2019. Provinces also have a choice to follow the federal system […]
Learn MoreFarm Management Canada to hold consultation in advance of CFA AGM
January 29, 2018
Farm Management Canada (FMC) will hold a series of consultations with producers and other industry stakeholders to help test and finalize a new Risk Assessment and Management Platform for the Canadian agricultural industry called AgriShield®. FMC hopes to hold one of these consultations in conjunction with CFA’s AGM in Ottawa. As such, ...
Learn More2017: Year in Review
December 21, 2017
Highlights of CFA’s advocacy on behalf of farmers in 2017 As 2017 comes to a close, the team at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is pleased to bring you a quick overview of some of the year’s best moments in advocating for farmers. We looked back at our lobby events, our agricultural policy projects, […]
Learn MoreFarmers discuss agricultural safety challenges at national conference
October 12, 2017
The evolving aspects of farm safety – from family and worker safety to machinery and product safety – were discussed at the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association’s annual conference this week in Edmonton, Alberta. Producer panel shares views on farm safety A panel featuring several producers looked at the factors linked ...
Learn MoreHouse of Commons finance committee hears from CFA on tax proposals
September 28, 2017
On Tuesday, September 26th, CFA President Ron Bonnett, and CFA Director of BRM and Farm Policy, Scott Ross, appeared as witnesses in the Standing Committee on Finance’s first meeting to review the proposed changes to Tax Planning Using Private Corporations. They raised concerns with the breadth of the reforms, the short consultation ...
Learn MoreCFA speaks to House agriculture committee on National Food Policy
September 19, 2017
On Tuesday, September 19th, CFA Director of Business Risk Management and Farm Policy, Scott Ross, appeared as a witness before the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-food to share CFA’s perspectives on the National Food Policy, alongside representatives from the Conference Board of Canada and Soy Canada. CFA’s comments ...
Learn MoreRemembering Brigid Rivoire
September 8, 2017
With heavy hearts, CFA is sharing news of the passing of Brigid Rivoire, our former Executive Director and one of Canadian agriculture’s most dedicated advocates. Known to many for her kind heart and generous spirit, she is fondly remembered for her deep appreciation of Canadian farm families and the many people working to enrich our ...
Learn MoreCanada’s agriculture ministers and farm leaders discuss strategies to grow agri-food sector
July 27, 2017
Farm leaders and agricultural ministers from across the country gathered to discuss agricultural issues at the annual CFA Industry-Government FPT Roundtable Agriculture industry leaders met with federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers on July 19th during the CFA annual Industry-Government FPT Roundtable in St. John’s, ...
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