Canada’s agriculture sector is still disconnected from policymakers in some ways, say panelists at a CAPI webinar
Federal budget shows remaining disconnect between agriculture, policymakers, panelists say
Canada eyes fresh start in trade talks with India, says minister Sidhu
Canada and India are working to rebuild trade ties and explore new areas of cooperation after a two-year chill, with Ottawa keen to restart trade negotiations under “a new process”, Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said on Thursday
Federal government funds “Buy Canadian” policy
The federal government says it will dedicate nearly $186 million toward fully implementing a “Buy Canadian Policy” as part of the 2025 budget.
Canada agriculture minister says canola trade prospects are improving after China visit
Canada’s agriculture minister Heath MacDonald said in an interview on Monday his weeklong trip to China is evidence of bilateral relations beginning to thaw, something desperately needed by Canada’s farmers and canola exporters.
Federal budget draws mixed reaction from Canadian agriculture groups
The 2025 federal budget took a step forward in recognizing agriculture’s importance but failed to address pressing challenges like labour disruptions, interswitching and precision technology, say Canadian farm groups.
Budget 2025 includes trade focus, boost for agriculture risk management
The 2025 budget includes several investments relevant to the agriculture sector, including new trade corridors and financial supports for farmers
Canadian agriculture’s asks from the 2025 federal budget
a preview of the expectations and priorities of Canadian agriculture groups ahead of the 2025 federal budget, set to be revealed Nov. 4.
Federal agriculture minister to meet with Chinese officials, business leaders
Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald is in China this week in hopes of strengthening agricultural ties between the countries.
Canada and China discuss disputes over canola and EVs, says Ottawa
Senior Canadian and Chinese officials discussed bilateral trade disputes involving canola and electric vehicles on Friday, Ottawa said, but gave no indication of any immediate breakthrough.
Carney expects to meet senior China leaders, sidesteps question on tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday said he expected to meet senior Chinese leaders soon but sidestepped a question about dropping tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for relief from Beijing’s duties on canola.
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