Nouvelles de la FCA

Mai 30, 2017

Media Statement regarding “A Food Policy for Canada” consultations

OTTAWA, Mai 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... Read More

Mai 17, 2017

The Transportation Modernization Act addresses farmers’ concerns on grain transportation

OTTAWA, MAY 17, 2017 - On initial review, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture welcomes the long-awaited Transportation Modernization Act tabled in parliament yesterday by the Minister of Transport Marc Garneau. The Act seeks to improve access,... Read More

Mai 11, 2017

AgGrowth Coalition still seeking comprehensive BRM review

Canadian farm leaders look for commitment under Next Policy Framework GUELPH, ON (Mai 11, 2017) - Canada's AgGrowth Coalition is disappointed that federal and provincial governments have not yet made a clear commitment to undertake a... Read More

CFA: 2016 Census of Agriculture shows that agriculture is poised for success

OTTAWA, MAY 11, 2017 - The 2016 Census of Agriculture, released yesterday, shows that agriculture is a dynamic, innovative sector that is growing steadily. The CFA is pleased to see significant growth in a variety of sectors across the country, as... Read More

Mai 9, 2017

Senate committee report charts a path toward increasing market access for Canadian producers

OTTAWA, MAY 9, 2017 -- A report released yesterday on increasing market access for Canadian agricultural products recommends a series of policy changes that would position Canada for broad economic gains and bring value to all Canadians. The... Read More

Mai 1, 2017

CFA promotes benefits of NAFTA during talks with U.S. farm leaders

OTTAWA, MAY 1, 2017 -- Leaders from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) strengthened their Canada-U.S. connections and underscored the benefits of NAFTA last week during meetings with American Farm Bureau representatives in several... Read More

Avril 7, 2017

CFA comments on conclusion of negotiations for the Canadian Free Trade Agreement

OTTAWA, APRIL 7, 2017 -- The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) welcomes today's announcement that Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments have concluded negotiations on a new Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) aimed at... Read More

Mars 22, 2017

Budget 2017 identifies agriculture as a strategic sector for economic growth

OTTAWA, Mars 22, 2017 -- The 2017 federal budget announced today in Parliament clearly signals the government's recognition that Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector is primed to drive a new era of economic growth that will benefit all... Read More