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’s 1st Vice-President Todd Lewis Appointed to the Senate of Canada
February 11, 2025
OTTAWA, February 11 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) proudly congratulates our 1st Vice-President, Mr. Todd Lewis, on his appointment to the Senate of Canada. A dedicated advocate for Canadian farmers, Todd Lewis has been a steadfast leader within the Canadian agricultural sector ...
Learn MoreFood Freedom Day is February 8, 2025
February 7, 2025
February 7th, Ottawa – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has calculated that by Saturday, February 8th, 2025, a Canadian household of average income will have earned enough to pay for their entire year’s grocery bill. Each year, CFA examines the proportion of income that ...
Learn MoreTariffs Will Have Severe Negative Consequences for Farmers and Consumers in Canada and the U.S.
February 2, 2025
February 2nd, Ottawa – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), who represent over 190,000 family farms across Canada, is extremely disappointed to see the widespread 25% tariffs implemented by the U.S. today. Canada and the U.S. share one of the most significant agricultural trading ...
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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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