An archival photo of cattle at the federal research farm at Nappan, N.S. The facility, which dates back to 1887, is one of several AAFC sites marked in January 2026 for closure. Photo: Topley Studio/Library and Archives Canada/PA-026266

Government silence loud on AAFC cuts

Fiscal responsibility should mean owning the responsibility for fiscal decisions

Reading Time: 2 minutes Canada’s federal government trumpets fiscal responsibility; their silence on a day of massive Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada cuts was baffling at best.






The Alberta Canola Producers Commission polled 105 growers, with 72 per cent agreeing the Feds should provide compensation. Photo: Getty Images Plus

Canola growers seek tariff compensation

A recent study determined that losses were $2 to $4 billion in 2025-26

The canola sector will be seeking compensation from Ottawa for billions of dollars in damages caused by the trade spat with China.