Canadian Federation of Agriculture to Hold Press Conference Detailing Devastating Impact of Rail Strike
November 25, 2019
November 25, Ottawa – Leaders from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), representing Canadian farmers from across Canada, will be hosting a press conference detailing the devastating impacts the CN rail strike is having on Canadian farmers. The current strike is representative of a true crisis for Canadian farmers across the ...
Learn MoreRail Strike Comes at a Devastating Time for Canadian Farmers
November 21, 2019
Ottawa, November 21, 2019 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture urges the Federal Government to take immediate action to resolve the CN Rail Strike situation before it has permanent consequences for farmers and our international trade relationships. While the CFA respects the negotiation process, it will once again be farmers who bear the ...
Learn MoreCFA congratulates re-appointment of Minister Bibeau
November 21, 2019
Ottawa, November 20th – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture congratulates Minister Bibeau on her re-appointment as Minister of Agriculture & Agri-Food. CFA, which represents 200,000 farm families across Canada, looks forward to working once again with Minister Bibeau on helping Canadian agriculture meet its vast potential, which ...
Learn MoreCFA welcomes positive news on Canadian Beef and Pork exports resuming to China
November 6, 2019
November 6th, 2019 – Ottawa – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is pleased China is resuming importation of Canadian pork and beef after a five-month suspension. Canadian agriculture plays a critical role in our overall economy. This positive news is significant at a time when Canadian farmers and producers are dealing with a ...
Learn MoreCFA welcomes new Liberal minority government
October 22, 2019
OTTAWA, OCTOBER 22, 2019 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture would like to congratulate Justin Trudeau and welcomes the Liberal party back into office. “The Canadian agriculture sector is a key driver of economic growth for Canada, a source of significant carbon sequestration potential, and a fundamental contributor to ...
Learn MoreSparks fly on critical issues in Canadian agriculture
September 25, 2019
National Agriculture Leaders’ Debate shows parties’ priorities for the sector Tuesday, September 24th, OTTAWA – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) hosted the Agriculture Leaders’ Debate on September 24th. The debate brought together all major parties to question them on the pressing issues affecting Canadian ...
Learn MoreCanadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) Embraces New RBC Report Lauding the Vast Potential of Canadian Ag
September 3, 2019
RBC report highlighting economic growth opportunities in Canada’s Agri-Food sector latest proof of substantial benefits for all Canadians OTTAWA, ON – September 3, 2019 – CFA, the unified voice advocating for Canadian farmers at the national level, welcomes the message, and the timing, of RBC’s new report, Farmer 4.0. Noting the sector’s ...
Learn MoreAGgrowth Coalition: Enough stalling — immediate support needed for Canada’s export-oriented farmers
August 26, 2019
August 26, Ottawa, ON —On the heels of the government of Canada’s announcement of trade support for market losses for 11,000 Canadian dairy farmers, AGgrowth, the coalition representing farmers from across the country, demands support for its export-oriented farmers facing significant market disruptions as a result of global trade ...
Learn MoreCFA welcomes dairy compensation, but other sectors need equal treatment
August 19, 2019
August 19th, OTTAWA – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement to provide $1.75 billion in compensation to dairy producers for lost market share due to the CETA and CPTPP trade agreements. Dairy Farmers of Canada has estimated that the market access granted under these agreements ...
Learn MoreCFA Launches Second Annual Brigid Rivoire Award for Champions of Agricultural Mental Health
July 25, 2019
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is proud to announce the launch of the second annual Brigid Rivoire Award for Champions of Agricultural Mental Health. This award recognizes an individual, organization or group of individuals that has undertaken an initiative making outstanding contributions in raising awareness, addressing stigma, ...
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