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 2024 Annual General Meeting Recap
February 29, 2024
OTTAWA, Feb 29th, 2024 — This week’s annual meeting of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) brought together farm and food leaders from across Canada under the theme Seizing Opportunities: Canada Growing Role on the World Stage. “Canadian agriculture is consistently being impacted by ...
Learn MoreFood Freedom Day is February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has calculated that by Friday, February 9th, 2024, a Canadian household of average income will have earned enough to pay for their entire year’s grocery bill. Each year, CFA examines the proportion of income that Canadians spend on food to explore ...
Learn MoreDistinguished CFA Past-President Mary Robinson Appointed to the Senate of Canada
January 22, 2024
OTTAWA, January 22, 2024 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) proudly congratulates Past-President Mary Robinson on her esteemed appointment to the Senate of Canada. Mary Robinson made history as the first female President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, steering the ...
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Notification: Errol Halkai, Executive Director of the CFA is no longer with the organization.
February 17, 2022
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.
Learn MoreMessage from the CFA President – April 29th
April 29, 2020
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 ...
Learn MoreMessage from the CFA President – April 20th
April 21, 2020
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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