MEDIA ADVISORY: Canadian Federation of Agriculture Annual Meeting set for Feb. 28 – Mar. 1
February 23, 2018
Canadian Federation of Agriculture Annual Meeting set for Feb. 28 – Mar. 1 Agenda highlights: keynotes by elected officials, sessions on trade, sustainability, health and new government programs February 23, 2018 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s (CFA) 2018 Annual Meeting takes place next week week in Ottawa. Under ...
Learn MoreFood Freedom Day is Friday, February 9th
February 9, 2018
OTTAWA, February 7, 2018 — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has calculated that by Friday, February 9, 2018, a Canadian household of average income will have earned enough to pay their entire year’s grocery bill. Each year, CFA examines the proportion of income that Canadians spend on food as a way to explore ...
Learn MoreMedia statement on CPTPP agreement
January 23, 2018
OTTAWA, January 23, 2018 — Following is a statement from Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) President Ron Bonnett in reaction to today’s announcement by International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne on the conclusion of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiation. ...
Learn MoreAgGrowth Coalition welcomes External Advisory Panel role
January 8, 2018
TORONTO (January 8, 2018) – Canada’s AgGrowth Coalition welcomes the announcement of the formation of an External Advisory Panel to advise the ongoing FPT BRM review. As part of the Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Agricultural Ministers’ commitment to a comprehensive review of Business Risk Management (BRM), an external advisory ...
Learn MoreBroad Coalition Calls on Federal Government to Create a National Food Policy Council
December 18, 2017
Ottawa, December 18, 2017 -– The government of Canada is moving forward with the development of a much needed Food Policy for Canada, which will incorporate the social, environmental and economic aspects of the food system into an integrated policy framework. To support the successful implementation of this multifaceted policy, a broad ...
Learn MoreChanges to income sprinkling rules are a step in the right direction for farmers
December 15, 2017
OTTAWA, December 14, 2017 — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is pleased to see that Finance Canada has considered the feedback contributed by CFA and other farm groups with regard to the Tax Fairness proposals, and has proposed changes that have addressed a number of the key concerns identified by Canadian farm businesses. ...
Learn MoreRollback on proposed tax changes is good news for farm families
October 19, 2017
OTTAWA, October 19, 2017 — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) commends the Government of Canada on today’s announcement that it will halt and reconsider a series of proposed tax reforms that would have led to severe negative impacts for family farm businesses. As the country’s largest general farmers’ ...
Learn MoreAntony John earns this year’s Pollinator Conservation Award
October 19, 2017
October 18, 2017 – Birds, butterflies and especially bees have found a welcoming home at Antony John’s farm near Guelph, Ontario, named “Soiled Reputation“. John’s dedication to biodiversity and creating habitats for pollinators can be seen in every aspect of his farm, and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture ...
Learn MoreCFA reacts to announcement of small business tax changes
October 16, 2017
Media statement on announcement of small business tax changes OTTAWA, October 16, 2017 — Following is a statement from Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) President Ron Bonnett in reaction to today’s announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Finance Minister Bill Morneau, and Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish ...
Learn MoreAgGrowth Coalition poised for next steps in BRM review
September 12, 2017
TORONTO, ON (September 11, 2017) – In response to the Federal Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Agricultural Ministers’ commitment to a comprehensive review of Business Risk Management (BRM) programs over the coming year, several agricultural organizations have formalized their structure and plans as the AgGrowth Coalition. The Coalition has ...
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