Proposed 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 ...
Learn MoreCanada’s AgGrowth Coalition expects provincial ministers to support BRM review
July 14, 2017
Canada’s AgGrowth Coalition expects federal and provincial agricultural ministers across Canada to support the request for a comprehensive review of the Business Risk Management suite of programs for agriculture at the upcoming Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) meeting. “We are anticipating the announcement of this review during the FPT ...
Learn MoreNational Environmental Farm Plan Summit to take place this November
June 28, 2017
Ottawa, June 28, 2017 – Agri-food stakeholders from across the value chain are invited to attend the second annual National Environmental Farm Plan (NEFP) Summit in Ottawa, November 1-2, 2017. As Co-Chair of the NEFP steering committee, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) encourages producers and farm groups to be part of this ...
Learn MoreCFA report sets the stage for food policy summit
June 21, 2017
OTTAWA, June 21, 2017 – Leading up to the federal government’s summit on June 22-23 on creating A Food Policy for Canada, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) today released a summary report from a collaborative session held earlier this month at which a range of stakeholders explored how Canada can work toward successfully ...
Learn MoreMedia Statement regarding “A Food Policy for Canada” consultations
May 30, 2017
OTTAWA, May 30, 2017 — Following is a statement from Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) President Ron Bonnett in reaction to yesterday’s announcement by Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay of a new consultation for developing a national food policy. “The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is pleased to ...
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