Media statement on CPTPP agreement
January 23, 2018
OTTAWA, January 23, 2018 — Following is a statement from Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) President Ron Bonnett in reaction to today’s announcement by International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne on the conclusion of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiation. ...
Learn MoreAgGrowth Coalition welcomes External Advisory Panel role
January 8, 2018
TORONTO (January 8, 2018) – Canada’s AgGrowth Coalition welcomes the announcement of the formation of an External Advisory Panel to advise the ongoing FPT BRM review. As part of the Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Agricultural Ministers’ commitment to a comprehensive review of Business Risk Management (BRM), an external advisory ...
Learn MoreBroad Coalition Calls on Federal Government to Create a National Food Policy Council
December 18, 2017
Ottawa, December 18, 2017 -– The government of Canada is moving forward with the development of a much needed Food Policy for Canada, which will incorporate the social, environmental and economic aspects of the food system into an integrated policy framework. To support the successful implementation of this multifaceted policy, a broad ...
Learn MoreChanges to income sprinkling rules are a step in the right direction for farmers
December 15, 2017
OTTAWA, December 14, 2017 — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is pleased to see that Finance Canada has considered the feedback contributed by CFA and other farm groups with regard to the Tax Fairness proposals, and has proposed changes that have addressed a number of the key concerns identified by Canadian farm businesses. ...
Learn MoreRollback on proposed tax changes is good news for farm families
October 19, 2017
OTTAWA, October 19, 2017 — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) commends the Government of Canada on today’s announcement that it will halt and reconsider a series of proposed tax reforms that would have led to severe negative impacts for family farm businesses. As the country’s largest general farmers’ ...
Learn MoreAntony John earns this year’s Pollinator Conservation Award
October 19, 2017
October 18, 2017 – Birds, butterflies and especially bees have found a welcoming home at Antony John’s farm near Guelph, Ontario, named “Soiled Reputation“. John’s dedication to biodiversity and creating habitats for pollinators can be seen in every aspect of his farm, and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture ...
Learn MoreCFA reacts to announcement of small business tax changes
October 16, 2017
Media statement on announcement of small business tax changes OTTAWA, October 16, 2017 — Following is a statement from Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) President Ron Bonnett in reaction to today’s announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Finance Minister Bill Morneau, and Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish ...
Learn MoreAgGrowth Coalition poised for next steps in BRM review
September 12, 2017
TORONTO, ON (September 11, 2017) – In response to the Federal Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Agricultural Ministers’ commitment to a comprehensive review of Business Risk Management (BRM) programs over the coming year, several agricultural organizations have formalized their structure and plans as the AgGrowth Coalition. The Coalition has ...
Learn MoreProposed tax changes would lead to new risks for farmers
August 31, 2017
OTTAWA, August 31, 2017 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is calling on farmers to voice concerns about proposed tax changes that could lead to severe negative impacts for farm business planning. Finance Canada tabled the proposals in mid-July and is accepting comments via a consultation that ends on Oct. 2nd. CFA asks that ...
Learn MoreCanadian, U.S. and Mexican farm groups support modernized NAFTA
August 16, 2017
WASHINGTON D.C., August 16, 2017 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and Consejo Nacional Agropecuario (CNA) today sent a joint letter to Canadian, United States and Mexican government officials reiterating their calls that NAFTA re-negotiations should aim to modernize the agreement, ...
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