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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.
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News Releases
Farmers are disappointed with the USMCA
October 2, 2018
OTTAWA, October 2, 2018 -The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is deeply disappointed with the agricultural concessions included in the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). While the government did achieve beneficial results for some sectors within agriculture, such as ...
Learn MoreCFA welcomes report from Agri-Food Economic Strategy Table
September 27, 2018
OTTAWA, September 27, 2018 – Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Ron Bonnett made the following statement in reaction to the report released earlier this week by Canada’s Agri-food Economic Strategy Roundtable. “The Canadian Federation of Agriculture welcomes the ...
Learn MoreEconomic strategy explored at annual industry-government FPT roundtable on agriculture
July 19, 2018
OTTAWA, July 18, 2018 – Agriculture industry leaders highlighted several options for economic strategy in their meeting today with federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) agriculture ministers. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s (CFA) annual industry-government FPT ...
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Recommendations 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, ...
Learn MoreCFA presents to three parliamentary committees
May 15, 2018
Hearing on Bill C-68, the Fisheries Act On May 2nd, CFA President Ron Bonnett appeared before the House Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans to present CFA’s position on Bill C-68, an Act to amend the Fisheries Act. Key points raised included farmers support for the streamlining of ...
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