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February 12, 2024
Proposals to amend the Canadian Migratory Birds Regulations
The CFA and its members, particularly those in Eastern Canada, have expressed concerns with the significant crop damages caused by the growing Sandhill Crane population. In particular, the number of breeding pairs estimated by the ECCC-Canadian Wildlife Service’s Eastern Waterfowl Survey shows an average growth rate of 11% per year in Quebec since 1990 and 6% per year in Ontario since 2011. As... Read More
February 9, 2024
Comments on in Canada’s 2030 Biodiversity Strategy: Milestone Document
Canadian agriculture and agri-food production is already playing an important role in supporting Canada’s biodiversity and contributing to the objectives of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). Through sustainable best management practices such as the maintenance of soil health, integrated pest management, agroforestry and the use of cover crops, Canadian producers are... Read More
February 1, 2024
Joint Comments on Supply Chain Regulatory Review
CFA provides comments on the Supply Chain Regulatory review concerning: Maximum Revenue Entitlement, Hours of Service Regulations, Extended Interswitching, Canadian Transportation Agency Own Motion Powers, Automatic Demurrage Penalties, Contracting Practices and Commodity-Specific Training for Canadian Border Service... Read More
January 26, 2024
Comments on Order Amending Schedule 1 to the Species at Risk Act (SARA) for Eastern Wolves
The CFA opposes the uplisting of the Eastern Wolf from Special Concern to Threatened under SARA, without assurances that there be exemptions for certain protections on private lands, in order to ensure that farmers are able to adequately protect their livestock from the... Read More
October 27, 2023
Bill C-234 – Open Letter to Senators to Defeat Amendments to Bill C-234
A letter urgently calling on Senators to vote against amendments made to Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. These amendments excluded thousands of Canadian farmers from receiving critical financial relief, and raised the potential for a significant delay in the passage of Bill... Read More
September 13, 2023
Proposed amendments to the Canada Labour Code to improve the reliability and effectiveness of Canada’s ports.
In 1998 amendments were made to the Canada Labour Code, sponsored by Minister MacAulay, which prohibited the cessation of work among long-shore workers loading grain vessels during a strike or lockout. We recommend additional amendments to the Canada Labour Code which would result in long-shore workers continuing to provide services to all vessels in the event of a strike or... Read More
September 13, 2023
Proposed amendments to the Canada Labour Code to improve the reliability and effectiveness of Canada’s ports
In 1998 amendments were made to the Canada Labour Code, sponsored by Minister MacAulay, which prohibited the cessation of work among long-shore workers loading grain vessels during a strike or lockout. We recommend additional amendments to the Canada Labour Code which would result in long-shore workers continuing to provide services to all vessels in the event of a strike or... Read More
September 7, 2023
Response to Pollution Prevention Planning Notice for Primary Food Plastic Packaging – Joint Letter
We urge the Government of Canada to consider the complexities of reducing plastic packaging within agriculture. Transitioning to alternative materials demands collaboration, flexibility, and an understanding of the industry. Government’s approach must consider the entire lifecycle of packaging, balancing cost, trade, compliance, food security, and consumer choices. By aligning with global... Read More