Rollback 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 ...
Learn MoreProposed tax changes would lead to new risks for farmers
August 31, 2017
OTTAWA, August 31, 2017 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is calling on farmers to voice concerns about proposed tax changes that could lead to severe negative impacts for farm business planning. Finance Canada tabled the proposals in mid-July and is accepting comments via a consultation that ends on Oct. 2nd. CFA asks that ...
Learn MoreCanadian, U.S. and Mexican farm groups support modernized NAFTA
August 16, 2017
WASHINGTON D.C., August 16, 2017 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and Consejo Nacional Agropecuario (CNA) today sent a joint letter to Canadian, United States and Mexican government officials reiterating their calls that NAFTA re-negotiations should aim to modernize the agreement, ...
Learn MoreMEDIA ADVISORY: Canadian, U.S. and Mexican farm leaders to issue joint NAFTA statement tomorrow in Washington D.C.
August 15, 2017
August 15, 2017 – Leaders from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and Consejo Nacional Agropecuario (CNA) will host a joint media event tomorrow to reiterate their commitment to working together for shared interests in NAFTA re-negotiations. WHAT: Joint statement in support of NAFTA ...
Learn MoreAgGrowth Coalition thankful for BRM review
July 24, 2017
July 21, 2017 – Canada’s AgGrowth Coalition extends its appreciation to federal, provincial and territorial Agricultural Ministers across the country for recognizing and supporting the need for a review of business risk management programs for farmers. It was announced on July 20th, following this week’s Federal-Provincial-Territorial ...
Learn MoreNew CAP addresses some farmer concerns but falls short on programs for managing risks
July 24, 2017
OTTAWA, July 24, 2017 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is pleased to see that several of its concerns have been addressed by Canada’s agriculture ministers in a new suite of government agriculture programs titled the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), set to launch on April 1, 2018. However, CFA is disappointed to learn of ...
Learn MoreCanada’s agriculture ministers and farm leaders discuss strategies to grow ag-food sector
July 20, 2017
OTTAWA, July 20, 2017 – Agriculture industry leaders met with federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers today during the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s (CFA) annual Industry-Government FPT Roundtable in St. John’s, Newfoundland, where they explored priorities and strategies to grow the sector. Discussion topics included ...
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