On February 27th, CFA made its submission to the Horizontal Red Tape Reviews consultation.
In the submission, the CFA stresses that excessive, overlapping, and unpredictable rules are slowing down farm projects, raising costs, and making it harder for producers to stay competitive.
The CFA’s recommendations focus on five main areas:
- Project Reviews: Streamline approvals for on‑farm and agri‑food projects by reducing duplication among federal departments and setting clear, predictable timelines.
- Getting Products to Market: Speed up access to essential farm inputs, such as feeds, veterinary products, pest control tools, by recognizing trusted international approvals and improving transparency in regulatory decisions.
- Reducing Administrative Burden: Eliminate unnecessary reporting, fix impractical rules like bulk fertilizer labelling, and modernize outdated legislation.
- Trade & Border Efficiency: Harmonize rules across provinces and international partners, strengthen export processes, and modernize border systems to keep Canadian products moving.
- Better Service Delivery: Improve consistency, communication, and turnaround times for inspections, approvals, and regulatory processes.
CFA argues that smarter, more efficient regulation will free up time and resources for farmers, supporting productivity, competitiveness, and a stronger Canadian food system.