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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
Statement on the Feast or Famine report
December 11, 2018
OTTAWA, December 11, 2018 – Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) President Ron Bonnett made the following statement in reaction to the release of the Feast or Famine report on the impacts of climate change and carbon pricing, released on December 11th by the Standing Senate Committee ...
Learn MoreGood news for farmers in Fall fiscal update
November 21, 2018
Ottawa, November 21 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was very pleased to hear the Fall fiscal update delivered by Minister of Finance Bill Morneau on November 21st. Many of the recommendations that CFA made in the 2019 Pre-budget submission to help Canadian farmers were addressed, ...
Learn MoreStatement on the ratification of CPTPP
October 26, 2018
OTTAWA, October 26, 2018 – Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Ron Bonnett made the following statement in reaction to the formal ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) “The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is very pleased to ...
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CFA attends Ministerial Roundtable on EI
November 7, 2018
On Thursday, November 1st, CFA President Ron Bonnett and CFA staff participated in a multi-sectoral roundtable convened by Ms. Judith Andrew, Commissioner for Employers on the Canadian Employment Insurance Commission, to hear updates on EI and other related labour programming. The agenda and ...
Learn MoreRecommendations from CFA roundtable on international workers
June 11, 2018
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture convened a day-long discussion in May 2018 focused on fostering trust and compliance in Canada’s international farm worker programs. The event was co-chaired by CFA President, Ron Bonnett, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, ...
Learn MoreKey elected officials attend CFA roundtable on international farm workers
May 15, 2018
At a CFA-hosted roundtable discussion May 3rd, more than 70 senior-level industry and governmental stakeholders gathered to discuss international labour issues. The event was co-chaired by CFA President Ron Bonnett and Rodger Cuzner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, ...
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