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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 23, 2026

Joint letter to AAFC Minister on Research Cuts

Organizations throughout the food value supply chain have jointly written to the federal Agriculture Minister expressing deep concern over recent AAFC research station closures and cuts to public research capacity. The letter warns that these reductions threaten the productivity, competitiveness, and long‑term resilience of Canadian agriculture by disrupting essential research that cannot be... Read More

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CFA develops policy positions on issues of importance to the economic and social wellbeing of farmers and their families. Each year, we publish the CFA Policy Manual containing our current policy statements and resolutions passed during the previous three years at our annual meetings and semi-annual meetings. Also included are earlier resolutions which have been reaffirmed by the Federation.

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