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
Canadian Federation of Agriculture Stands by Salmon Farmers Over Government Decision to Ban Open Net Pens
June 20, 2024
CFA Raises Concerns on Food Security, Socio-Economic Impacts and the Future of Canadian Farming June 20, Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), who represents 190,000 farm families across Canada has raised significant concerns over today’s decision by the Canadian federal ...
Learn MoreCFA Frustrated as Capital Gains Legislation Undermines Family Farm Successions
June 11, 2024
June 11th, 2024, Ottawa – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), who represent over 190,000 farm families across Canada, is disappointed with the Government of Canada’s decision to ignore calls to delay implementation of changes to the recently announced capital gains inclusion rate. By ...
Learn MoreCFA Disappointed with Lack of Agriculture in Federal Budget 2024
April 17, 2024
April 17th, Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was disappointed to see a lack of investment in Canadian agriculture in the 2024 budget. In light of sustained high-interest rates, a price on carbon for essential farming activities, for which farmers have no viable ...
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Notification: Errol Halkai, Executive Director of the CFA is no longer with the organization.
February 17, 2022
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.
Learn MoreMessage from the CFA President – April 29th
April 29, 2020
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 ...
Learn MoreMessage from the CFA President – April 20th
April 21, 2020
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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