All documents can be provided by request by reaching out to comms.officer@canadian-farmers.ca
May 29, 2025
Joint Letter to the Minister of Finance Regarding Impacts of Tariffs on Canola
We are asking for the removal Canola from the retaliatory tariff list that is currently in effect. Together, with the tariffs placed on Canadian canola meal and oil by China and other challenges currently facing the industry, these self-imposed Canadian tariffs on canola seed from the U.S. will only further harm and punish the Canadian agriculture sector, starting at the farm gate, at a time... Read More
May 20, 2025
Joint Letter to FPT Ministers on a New Approach to Aquaculture Development
CFA signed onto a joint letter to the FPT Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries that outlined how to harness and grow the potential of the Canadian aquaculture sector. The letter outlined the following recommendations:Science must be at the foundation of aquaculture developementThe BC “Open Net Pen” ban must be removedAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada must be the Federal aquaculture... Read More
April 3, 2025
Input for Canada’s 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has contributed to biodiversity conservation through policy work and stakeholder engagement. Key initiatives include the Canadian Agri-Food Sustainability Initiative (CASI), which developed an online platform for sustainability programming, and participation in the government’s Sustainable Agriculture Strategy (SAS) advisory committee. CFA is also... Read More
March 13, 2025
Joint Industry Letter on Improving Canada’s Competitiveness
To strengthen Canadian competitiveness, we strongly urge the incoming government to take the following action:Unlock private sector investments through competitive tax policies that level the playing field with other jurisdictions, particularly the U.S., such as accelerated depreciation or investment tax credits on infrastructure and supply chain investments.Reform regulatory processes for the... Read More
February 27, 2025
Submission to Public Consultation on the Competition Bureau’s proposed Guidelines Concerning environmental claims
The CFA supports the goal of providing Canadians with measures that prevent misleading labelling practices, including “greenwashing”, that empower Canadians to make informed decisions.However, the CFA continues to express concerns regarding the greenwashing provisions, the proposed guidelines, and the extension of the private right to action to environmental claims. These concerns are... Read More
January 21, 2025
Letter to Ministers of Finance and National Revenue on Capital Gains Changes
CFA submitted a letter to the Ministers of Finance and National Revenue to express concerns with the decision to administer the proposed capital gains inclusion rate legislation without parliamentary approval. CFA recommended that the CRA does not move forward with these changes unless they receive parliamentary approval, as these changes would have negative impacts on farm... Read More
January 17, 2025
Submission to Vacant Land Tax Consultation
The submission expressed concerns with the potential implications of any proposed measures to impose a tax on residentially zoned vacant land. Specifically, CFA’s main concern with the proposed new tax measure is the potential for agricultural lands to be misclassified, leading to unintended taxation and additional financial strain on farmers, as many agricultural lands may appear vacant due... Read More
January 6, 2025
Submission on the Proposed new National Potato Wart Response Plan
CFA submitted its comments on the proposed new National Potato Wart Response Plan. At a high-level, CFA recommended the following: CFIA requires adequate funding and human resources for implementation of the plan. CFA supports increased funding and research into resistant potato varieties. Update the CFIA compensation regulations, as they have not been revised since 2003. It should address the... Read More