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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 of Concern by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture on Impact of Rail Blockades
February 18, 2020
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is extremely concerned on the impacts of the ongoing rail blockades on Canadian farmers, their animals and Canadians who rely on the railway system for access to food and groceries. These new interruptions come at the tail-end of what has been an ...
Learn MoreCFA Frustrated with Results of FPT Meeting on Business Risk Management
December 19, 2019
Ottawa, December 18th – Following Tuesday’s Special Federal Provincial Territorial (FPT) meeting of Agriculture Ministers in Ottawa, CFA is disappointed with the lack of clear progress towards meaningful reforms of the BRM suite and frustrated with the lack of urgency in responding ...
Learn MoreCFA Statement on Agriculture and Agri-Food Mandate Letter
December 17, 2019
Ottawa, December 17th – The following is a statement from CFA President Mary Robinson on the recently released mandate letter for the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau. “The CFA is pleased to see the contents of the Agriculture and Agri-Food mandate letter. ...
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CFA to host Agriculture Leaders’ Debate on September 24th
September 19, 2019
CFA will be hosting the Agriculture Leaders’ Debate on Setember 24th, sponsored by Food & Consumer Products of Canada. The debate will tackle the issues concerning Canadian Agriculture, with a focus on the three pillars of CFA’s Producing Prosperity in Canada ...
Learn MoreRBC report “Farmer 4.0” identifies Canadian agriculture sector as having massive potential growth
September 12, 2019
The Royal Bank of Canada has released their Farmer 4.0 report. This report look at the upcoming new era of farming and the high skill-set that the next generation of farm operators will need. It outlines how, with the proper support, Canadian agriculture can take advantage of this new era of ...
Learn MoreSave the Date – CFA’s Summer Board Meeting and FPT Roundtable takes place from July 15 – 17!
May 9, 2019
CFA’s Summer Board Meeting and FPT Roundtable will be taking place from July 15 – 17, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Québec at 690 Boul. René-Lévesque Est in Québec City, Québec. Registration for the event will be open starting on May 21st on the CFA Website. Notices will be sent out via ...
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