Federal Election 2008

A Declaration in Support of Maintaining and Strengthening Canadian Agriculture

CFA is asking party leaders to formally sign the following declaration supporting and recognizing the contribution the agriculture industry makes to Canada. Click here to view the declaration.

NDP Leader Jack Layton has signed the declaration

Bloc Leader Gilles Duceppe has signed the declaration

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has signed the declaration

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NEW - A Comparison of Agriculture Platforms

Click here to read.

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News Release:
Farm groups ready to work with new government

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Who has signed the declaration for agriculture?

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NDP, Green Party offer broad agriculture proposals

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CFA election debate showcases importance of agriculture

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Conservative agriculture platform responds to farmer requests

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ECONOMIC REMEDIES MUST SUPPORT RURAL, FARMING COMMUNITIES, SAY MUNICIPAL, AGRICULTURAL LEADERS

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Liberal agricultural policy offers positives for farmers

Commentary:
2008 Election Commentary: Make the farm vote count

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Election 2008: Making the farm vote count

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Download the “Cast a vote for agriculture” election booklet

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National Agriculture Debate • Sept. 29, 2008

Once again, CFA coordinated and hosted a national agriculture debate featuring agricultural representatives from all parties on September 29, 2008 in Ottawa. CPAC broadcasted the debate nationally. Click here to view the debate online.

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CFA Grassroots Election Kit

Make agriculture an issue in your local election campaign! The CFA election toolkit provides tips and backup materials for raising agriculture issues with your local candidates.

Download the election kit.

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View the CFA's Hill Times election ad. Click here.