Senate committee report charts a path toward increasing market access for Canadian producers
May 9, 2017
OTTAWA, MAY 9, 2017 — A report released yesterday on increasing market access for Canadian agricultural products recommends a series of policy changes that would position Canada for broad economic gains and bring value to all Canadians. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) welcomes the Standing Senate Committee of Agriculture and ...
Learn MoreCFA promotes benefits of NAFTA during talks with U.S. farm leaders
May 1, 2017
OTTAWA, MAY 1, 2017 — Leaders from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) strengthened their Canada-U.S. connections and underscored the benefits of NAFTA last week during meetings with American Farm Bureau representatives in several states. Their five-day tour included visits to California, Kansas, Iowa and Wisconsin. ...
Learn MoreCFA comments on conclusion of negotiations for the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
April 7, 2017
OTTAWA, APRIL 7, 2017 — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) welcomes today’s announcement that Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments have concluded negotiations on a new Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) aimed at supporting Canadian businesses in reaching new customers across the country. While ...
Learn MoreBudget 2017 identifies agriculture as a strategic sector for economic growth
March 22, 2017
OTTAWA, March 22, 2017 — The 2017 federal budget announced today in Parliament clearly 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 ...
Learn MoreCFA comments on ratification of CETA
February 16, 2017
OTTAWA, February 16th, 2017–The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was very pleased to see that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has been approved by the European Union’s parliament on Wednesday. Implementation legislation in Canada is also expected to receive Parliamentary approval in short order. Trade ...
Learn MoreFood Freedom Day is today! CFA highlights agriculture as part of Canada 150 celebrations
February 8, 2017
OTTAWA, February 8, 2017 — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has calculated that today Canadians will have earned enough income (on average) to pay their grocery bill for the entire year – a date that CFA has coined as Food Freedom Day. In 2016, Canadians are expected to have spent 10.7% of their disposable income on ...
Learn MoreExtended broadband connectivity is welcome news for farm communities
December 16, 2016
OTTAWA, December 16, 2016 — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) welcomes news announced by the federal government yesterday 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 ...
Learn MoreTemporary foreign worker program changes will help reduce labour shortages on farms
December 14, 2016
OTTAWA, December 14, 2016 — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is pleased with the federal government’s announcement yesterday that the cumulative duration limit, or “four-in, four-out” rule, will no longer apply to temporary foreign workers. In recent meetings with government officials, CFA has expressed ...
Learn MoreNew federal transportation strategy headed in right direction
November 3, 2016
Farm groups urge government to maintain and update MRE regulation OTTAWA, November 3, 2016 — Farm leaders attending today’s announcement by Transport Minister Marc Garneau 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 ...
Learn MoreNEWS STATEMENT from CFA President Ron Bonnett on signing of CETA
October 31, 2016
OTTAWA, October 31, 2016 — Following is a statement from Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) President Ron Bonnett regarding the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which was signed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Union leaders yesterday in Brussels. “The Canadian Federation of Agriculture commends the federal ...
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