Agriculture must be pushed as a sector of expansion and investment opportunity in Canada said Kody Blois ahead of the Future of Food conference in Ottawa on Feb. 9.
Canadian agriculture must be seen as growth sector: Blois
Grain Growers of Canada calls for clarity, transparency on AAFC research cuts
Grain Growers of Canada is calling for more clarity from the federal government following cutbacks to Agriculture and Agri-Food staff and research centres.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency hit by job cuts
The union representing most of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency staff warned of potential food safety concerns after workers learned of coming job cuts.
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.
Federal food affordability measures, food security strategy announced
The federal government has pledged to fund several measures aimed at strengthening food security and affordability.
AAFC to cut more than 600 staff
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to cut over 600 positions
Agriculture Minister hosts agriculture leaders, launches policy framework talks
The federal government has begun working with agriculture groups and stakeholders to develop its next agriculture policy framework the federal agriculture minister announced on Tuesday.
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.
Federal government funds P.E.I. halal beef processing
The federal government has pledged more than $2.2 million to expand halal beef processing on Prince Edward Island.
Carney to visit China next week, spokesperson says
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China January 13-17, his office said on Wednesday, in what will be the first visit by a Canadian prime minister since 2017.
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