All documents can be provided by request by reaching out to comms.officer@canadian-farmers.ca
April 7, 2026
CFA Letter to Minister of AAFC on Strengthening Canada’s Plant Breeders’ Rights framework
CFA submitted a follow‑up letter to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri‑Food regarding proposed amendments to the Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) Regulations, reinforcing its earlier submission from October 2025. Key points highlighted by CFA: CFA supports the proposed amendments, which aim to strengthen Canada’s Plant Breeders’ Rights framework and encourage long‑term investment in... Read More
March 25, 2026
CFA Submission to Public Consultation on the Future Uses of the Pickering Lands
CFA submitted a response to the federal Public Consultation on the Future Uses of the Pickering Lands, raising serious concerns about the permanent loss of prime farmland in one of Canada’s fastest‑growing regions. Key points highlighted by CFA: Farmland loss is accelerating across Canada, with over 5 million hectares lost since 2001, much of it near major urban centres where land is most... Read More
March 16, 2026
Joint Submission on National Food Security Strategy
CFA submitted a joint submission with organizations from across Canada’s food supply chain, calling on the federal government to treat farming and food production as a core national priority—on par with energy and supply‑chain security. If food security is to be a national priority, the foundation of that is strong, profitable farms. The letter urged long‑term investment to boost farm... Read More
March 13, 2026
CFA Submission to Order Providing for Reliance on Decisions of, or Documents Produced by, Foreign Regulatory Authorities in Respect of Certain Drugs, Urging for Better Access to Veterinary Health Care Tools
CFA submitted its comments on the Part I consultation on the Order Providing for Reliance on Decisions of, or Documents Produced by, Foreign Regulatory Authorities in Respect of Certain Drugs. The letter urged Health Canada to modernize regulations so farmers and veterinarians can access veterinary medicines and animal health tools more quickly. In the submission, CFA supports a new... Read More
March 9, 2026
Joint letter submitted to the AGRI Committee regarding their study on Science in Canadian Agriculture and the Closure of Research Centres
CFA submitted a joint letter with farm groups from across Canada, warning that recent closures of federal agriculture research stations risk weakening the science system that farmers rely on to stay productive and competitive. The letter noted that public research plays a critical role in developing region‑specific crop varieties, livestock and meat science, disease management, food safety,... Read More
February 27, 2026
CFA Submission to Horizontal Red Tape Reviews Consultation
On February 27th, CFA made its submission to the Horizontal Red Tape Reviews consultation. In the submission, the CFA stresses that excessive, overlapping, and unpredictable rules are slowing down farm projects, raising costs, and making it harder for producers to stay competitive. The CFA’s recommendations focus on five main areas: Project Reviews: Streamline approvals for on‑farm and... Read More
February 27, 2026
Submission to Consultation on Draft Legislative Proposals – Immediate Expensing for Agricultural Buildings
Budget 2025 introduced immediate expensing for manufacturing and processing buildings, recognizing the importance of encouraging capital investment in critical production infrastructure. Aligning agricultural building expensing rules with the manufacturing and processing framework would ensure consistent treatment across core production sectors and reinforce Canada’s broader economic... Read More
February 25, 2026
CFA Letter of Support for a reliable, secure, and sustainable domestic supply of phosphorus fertilizer in Canada
Canada’s farmers remain heavily dependent on imported phosphorus fertilizers, leaving the sector vulnerable to unpredictable global forces. International market volatility, geopolitical tensions, transportation disruptions, and concentrated supply sources have all contributed to cost instability and supply uncertainty for producers. The risks associated with this reliance were underscored in... Read More