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October 3, 2016
Statement by CFA President Ron Bonnett on carbon pricing
OTTAWA, October 3, 2016 — Following is a statement from Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) President Ron Bonnett in reaction to the announcement today by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the Government of Canada will set a minimum federal... Read More
September 29, 2016
Strategic investments in agri-food sector would benefit all Canadians, says CFA at finance committee meeting
OTTAWA, September 29, 2016 — The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance heard from a Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) representative yesterday during its annual pre-budget consultation hearings, which began last week. CFA’s... Read More
September 28, 2016
Farm leaders urge government to renew grain transportation systems
OTTAWA, September 28, 2016 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has submitted recommendations as part of the federal government’s consultation on the Canadian Transportation Agency review (the Emerson report). CFA insists that as... Read More
September 22, 2016
Report on temporary foreign workers reflects balance, addresses several concerns of farmers
OTTAWA, September 22, 2016 — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) says the recommendations put forward this week by the House of Commons human resources committee in their report on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program reflects a balanced... Read More
July 25, 2016
Farm leaders bring recommendations to Canada’s agriculture ministers
Industry-government roundtable explores options for future ag programs OTTAWA, July 25, 2016 – Farm leaders met to discuss their policy and program recommendations with federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers during the Canadian... Read More
June 29, 2016
CFA welcomes news that Mexico will fully reopen market to Canadian beef
OTTAWA — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is pleased to learn that Mexico will fully reopen its market to Canadian beef, as announced yesterday during meetings between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña... Read More
June 16, 2016
Extended rail provisions bring certainty for 2016 crop year
OTTAWA – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) commends Members of Parliament for unanimously passing a motion yesterday to prolong for one year the rail transport provisions enacted temporarily in 2014 under the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers... Read More
June 7, 2016
Call for Nominations – Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Conservation Award
OTTAWA, June 7, 2016 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), Pollinator Partnership (P2), and Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2016 Canadian Farmer-Rancher Pollinator... Read More