Newsroom

Welcome to the CFA Newsroom

Get the latest in news on CFA activities and check out updates on Canadian agricultural policy and events. This section features CFA news releases and media statements, as well updates from staff in our national office.

Media contact: communications@canadian-farmers.ca

News Releases


CFA Welcomes New Liberal Government

April 29, 2025, OTTAWA — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada on their election victory and welcomes them back to office. “A strong, resilient agriculture sector is vital to the health, economy, and security of our ...

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National Agricultural Leaders’ Debate shows parties’ priorities for the sector

Thursday, April 17th, OTTAWA – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) hosted the Agriculture Leaders’ Debate on April 17th. The debate brought together Federal political party representatives to address the most pressing issues facing Canadian agriculture today. A recording of the debate ...

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Removal of Consumer Carbon Price a Relief for Farmers

March 17th, OTTAWA – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was pleased to see the Prime Minister’s recent announcement to set the consumer carbon price to zero after March 31st, 2025, providing much-needed relief for Canadian farmers. “Farmers are being squeezed from seemingly all sides ...

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Industry Updates


Notification: Errol Halkai, Executive Director of the CFA is no longer with the organization.

Notification: Please note that Errol Halkai, Executive Director of the CFA is no longer with the organization. The CFA Executive is thankful for his past work and accomplishments during his time with the us.

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Message from the CFA President – April 29th

Hello everyone, I am sending you this note in an effort to keep you up to date on CFA’s COVID-19 pandemic mitigation efforts for Canadian producers. Please visit CFA’s COVID-19 Resource Page which is continually updated. To actively demonstrate the concern of the Canadian Public for food ...

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Message from the CFA President – April 20th

Hello everyone, I am sending you this note in an effort to keep you up to date on CFA’s COVID-19 pandemic mitigation efforts for Canadian producers. Please visit CFA’s COVID-19 Resource Page which is continually updated with information relevant to farmers. Last week, CFA held a Virtual ...

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