Newsroom

Welcome to the CFA Newsroom

Get the latest in news on CFA activities and check out updates on Canadian agricultural policy and events. This section features CFA news releases and media statements, as well updates from staff in our national office.

Media contact: communications@canadian-farmers.ca

News Releases


CFA Pleased to Present Report: Data as a Foundation for Sustainable Productivity Growth; Signs onto Ag Data Transparent Program as First Canadian Farm Industry Member

September 24, 2024, Ottawa – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is proud to present its recently published report, Data as a Foundation for Sustainable Productivity Growth. The report emphasizes the critical need for a comprehensive policy and legislative framework to harness the benefits ...

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CFA Pleased to see end to Labour Disruption Impacting Rail Service Across Canada

August 23rd, 2024, Ottawa – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), who represent over 190,000 farm families across Canada, is pleased that the Minister of Labour has acted in the best interests of Canadians, including farmers, by invoking Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code and ...

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Grocery Code of Conduct Promotes Fairness Through Canadian Food Supply Chain

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), who represent190,000 farm families across Canada, welcomes the announcement from the Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture committing Ministers’ support for the Grocery Code of Conduct (GCOC) Adjudication Office, ...

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Industry Updates


Notification: Errol Halkai, Executive Director of the CFA is no longer with the organization.

Notification: Please note that Errol Halkai, Executive Director of the CFA is no longer with the organization. The CFA Executive is thankful for his past work and accomplishments during his time with the us.

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Message from the CFA President – April 29th

Hello everyone, I am sending you this note in an effort to keep you up to date on CFA’s COVID-19 pandemic mitigation efforts for Canadian producers. Please visit CFA’s COVID-19 Resource Page which is continually updated. To actively demonstrate the concern of the Canadian Public for food ...

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Message from the CFA President – April 20th

Hello everyone, I am sending you this note in an effort to keep you up to date on CFA’s COVID-19 pandemic mitigation efforts for Canadian producers. Please visit CFA’s COVID-19 Resource Page which is continually updated with information relevant to farmers. Last week, CFA held a Virtual ...

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