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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
August 7, 2025
Regulation of Strychnine – Letter to the Ministers of Health and Agriculture
The recent surge in gopher populations—driven by prolonged drought and consecutive years of unchecked spread—is causing significant economic losses, environmental degradation, and operational disruptions for producers. In some Prairie regions, gopher infestations have led to significant reductions in crop, hay, and pasture yield. Their extensive burrowing damages irrigation systems,... Read More
June 12, 2025
Flip the Switch Coalition Letter Sent to Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
As part of the Flip the Switch campaign, CFA signed on to a letter sent to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade.In the letter, it noted the commitment withing the Liberal platform to renew the extended railway interswitching pilot by three years, and urged them to prioritize following through on this promise.The letter also noted that we hope to see a path to permanency, with an... 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
May 20, 2025
Joint Letter to FPT Ministers on a New Approach to Aquaculture Development
CFA signed onto a joint letter to the FPT Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries that outlined how to harness and grow the potential of the Canadian aquaculture sector. The letter outlined the following recommendations:Science must be at the foundation of aquaculture developementThe BC “Open Net Pen” ban must be removedAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada must be the Federal aquaculture... Read More
April 3, 2025
Input for Canada’s 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has contributed to biodiversity conservation through policy work and stakeholder engagement. Key initiatives include the Canadian Agri-Food Sustainability Initiative (CASI), which developed an online platform for sustainability programming, and participation in the government’s Sustainable Agriculture Strategy (SAS) advisory committee. CFA is also... Read More
March 13, 2025
Joint Industry Letter on Improving Canada’s Competitiveness
To strengthen Canadian competitiveness, we strongly urge the incoming government to take the following action:Unlock private sector investments through competitive tax policies that level the playing field with other jurisdictions, particularly the U.S., such as accelerated depreciation or investment tax credits on infrastructure and supply chain investments.Reform regulatory processes for the... Read More
February 27, 2025
Submission to Public Consultation on the Competition Bureau’s proposed Guidelines Concerning environmental claims
The CFA supports the goal of providing Canadians with measures that prevent misleading labelling practices, including “greenwashing”, that empower Canadians to make informed decisions.However, the CFA continues to express concerns regarding the greenwashing provisions, the proposed guidelines, and the extension of the private right to action to environmental claims. These concerns are... Read More