Nouvelles et événements

Janvier 8, 2018

AgGrowth Coalition welcomes External Advisory Panel role

TORONTO (Janvier 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... Read More

Décembre 18, 2017

Broad Coalition Calls on Federal Government to Create a National Food Policy Council

Ottawa, Décembre 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... Read More

Décembre 15, 2017

Changes to income sprinkling rules are a step in the right direction for farmers

OTTAWA, Décembre 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... Read More

Octobre 19, 2017

Rollback on proposed tax changes is good news for farm families

OTTAWA, Octobre 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... Read More

Antony John earns this year’s Pollinator Conservation Award

Octobre 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... Read More

Octobre 16, 2017

CFA reacts to announcement of small business tax changes

Media statement on announcement of small business tax changes  OTTAWA, Octobre 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... Read More

Septembre 12, 2017

AgGrowth Coalition poised for next steps in BRM review

TORONTO, ON (Septembre 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... Read More

Août 31, 2017

Proposed tax changes would lead to new risks for farmers

OTTAWA, Août 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... Read More