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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
Economic 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 ...
Learn MoreMedia Advisory: Farm leaders to meet with Canada’s agriculture ministers at annual Industry-Government FPT Roundtable
July 13, 2018
July 12, 2018 – Economic strategy will be a key discussion topic as Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) board directors meet with Canada’s agriculture ministers next week in Vancouver, BC. CFA’s annual Industry-Government FPT Roundtable, set for July 18th, brings industry ...
Learn MoreAgGrowth Coalition supports continued National Business Risk Management review
July 9, 2018
Ottawa, ON (July 9, 2018) – Canada’s AgGrowth coalition and our members believe it is critical to continue the Business Risk Management (BRM) review with a comprehensive mandate, and encourage the Federal Provincial Territorial (FPT) Agriculture Ministers to extend the review process without ...
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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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