All documents can be provided by request by reaching out to comms.officer@canadian-farmers.ca
January 30, 2026
CFA Submission to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Consultation on a Potential Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Between Canada and India
In the submission, CFA highlighted several structural issues in India’s agricultural system that could limit benefits for Canadian exporters and impede market access regardless of tariffs: High tariffs and non‑tariff barriers on many agri‑food products Strong government intervention, such as price supports and export controls Unpredictable policy shifts affecting import demand Regulatory... Read More
November 25, 2025
Submission to Standing Senate Committee on Transportation and Communications study on the Maintenance of Transport Services in the Case of Labour Disruptions
In this submission, CFA emphasized that Canadian farmers rely heavily on rail and marine transport for timely delivery of inputs and products, and disruptions, such as strikes or lockouts, create severe financial and operational consequences, including lost markets, spoiled goods, and reputational damage to Canada as a trading partner. To address these challenges, CFA recommended: stakeholder... Read More
November 3, 2025
CUSMA Review Submission
On November 3rd CFA made its submission to the CUSMA review consultation. The submission outlined the importance of CUSMA for Canadian Agriculture, especially in light of our highly integrated markets and supply chains. At a high level, the submission recommended to: Maintain and strengthen the rules-based framework established under CUSMA, including dispute settlement mechanisms. Promote... Read More
August 28, 2025
Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Fall 2025 Budget
- Environmental Issues and Climate Change
- Finance
- International Trade
- Labour
- Legislation
- Regulatory Issues
- Supply Chain issues
The Fall 2025 pre-budget submission outlines a strategic vision for strengthening Canadian agriculture amid rising economic and environmental pressures. CFA emphasizes the sector’s vital role in contributing $150 billion to GDP and supporting 2.3 million jobs. The submission highlights challenges such as rising input costs, labour shortages, climate-related disruptions, and global trade... Read More
August 21, 2025
Submission on the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) supports the goals of the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act but stresses that reducing interprovincial barriers must not compromise food safety, international market access, or regulatory integrity. The CFA recommends that the government: Develops clear definitions of “comparable” standards – Develop sector-specific guidance through... Read More
May 29, 2025
Joint Letter to the Minister of Finance Regarding Impacts of Tariffs on Canola
We are asking for the removal Canola from the retaliatory tariff list that is currently in effect. Together, with the tariffs placed on Canadian canola meal and oil by China and other challenges currently facing the industry, these self-imposed Canadian tariffs on canola seed from the U.S. will only further harm and punish the Canadian agriculture sector, starting at the farm gate, at a time... Read More
October 31, 2024
Submission to the consultation on the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)
CFA provided a submission to the CUSMA consultation with the recommendations below: Maintain the existing rules-based framework that is part of CUSMA. Address non-tariff trade barriers and bolster regulatory harmonization through the Regulatory Cooperation Council. Continue to ensure that sanitary and phytosanitary measures are science based. The measures must be applied in a clear,... Read More
October 31, 2024
Letter to Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon Regarding Labour Disruption at Port of Montreal
On October 31, the Canadian business community sent a letter to Minister MacKinnon expressing deep concern regarding the indefinite strike by CUPE 375 at the Port of... Read More