Ending tariffs, or preventing any new tariffs, overshadows all other issues so far in this federal election campaign. Trade is the number one concern affecting all sectors.
Loss of markets overshadows federal election campaign
Farm organizations say rules-based, predictable trade environments are at the top of their wish lists for the next government
Liberals release agriculture platform
The Liberal Party today released its agriculture platform, promising to protect the sector in the face of American tariffs and keep supply management off the table in trade talks with the U.S.
AgriStability compensation for farmers increased in face of Chinese tariffs
The support also doubles the maximum available from the program to $6 million
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ottawa has announced support for farmers affected by the Chinese tariffs.
Alberta-based Sunterra companies in financial, legal trouble
The home-grown company is renowned for its diversified model and value-added processing
Alberta-based Sunterra Farms has filed notice for protection under federal bankruptcy and insolvency laws to restructure itself financially while three of its U.S. subsidiaries face mounting legal and financial woes.
Policy institute calls for open review of ag spending
It’s been 13 years since agricultural spending was reviewed, and some programs may no longer meet producer needs
A full-scale review of Canadian agricultural spending should be a top priority in this time of global uncertainty, said a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.
Western party not on April ballot
The Maverick Party will not run candidates for the upcoming general election
Reading Time: 2 minutes There won’t be any Maverick Party candidates on federal ballots this election after Elections Canada de-registered the western-based party.
Ottawa increases AgriStability compensation in face of Chinese tariffs
APAS says significant concerns remain for farmers' immediate financial challenges
Ottawa has announced support for farmers affected by the Chinese tariffs.
Farm succession not just about the transfer of assets
Young farmers intending to take over the farm are urged to have wills and hire third parties to help with transition plans
Reading Time: 3 minutes Annessa Good-Hassard knows first-hand what many farm families are going through when it comes to transition. She and her husband are taking over her family’s Alberta farm.
Carney cuts carbon tax in first move as Prime Minister
Prime minister Mark Carney has eliminated the consumer carbon tax. Just hours after he and his cabinet were sworn in March 14 and held their first meeting, he made good on his election promise to cut the price on pollution.
Former Prairie agricultural agency gains historic designation
Parks Canada has designated the former Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration an event of national historic significance.
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