All documents can be provided by request by reaching out to comms.officer@canadian-farmers.ca
September 11, 2024
Feedback on the Canadian Entrepreneur Incentive and the Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Changes in Budget 2024
For decades, farmers have focused on reinvesting in their operations to maintain competitiveness, enhance productivity, and continually improve practices to do more with less. For most Canadian farmers, these investments are made with an understanding that the assets they invest in will position them to maintain both the financial health of the business and ensure they can maintain quality of... Read More
September 6, 2024
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Involving Anhydrous Ammonia
The industry supports the safe handling of anhydrous ammonia through the Code of Practice. But, at present, there is no evidence suggesting that change to the current regulations is warranted, or that forcing farmers to have and maintain an expensive ERAP will reduce the number of incidents involving anhydrous ammonia.Given theses concerns, we request that Transport Canada rescind their proposed... Read More
September 6, 2024
Implementation of Grade Crossings Regulations and Existing Railway Obligations
Transport Canada’s Grade Crossings Regulations do not explicitly state who is responsible for bearing the financial burden associated with the newly mandated safety upgrades. In the past, these upgrades and ongoing maintenance have always been performed by the railways, at the railways expense. Our concern is that in cases where pre-existing agreements are not already in place, the railways... Read More
September 6, 2024
Joint Submission on Employer-Provided Accommodations for New Foreign Labour Program for Agriculture and Fish Processing
While national standards are essential, it is crucial that these standards are adaptable to the diverse conditions across Canada’s provinces and territories. Housing challenges vary significantly depending on regional contexts—for instance, seasonal housing shortages in British Columbia, unique conditions in Quebec’s rural areas, and the distinct needs of operations in Nova Scotia. These... Read More
August 30, 2024
Comments on the Development of the Farm Management Survey
The CFA uses the data from the FMS to inform its reporting and messaging on the sustainability, productivity, and innovation within the Canadian agricultural sector. The data allows us to quantify the impact of best practices with validated information to inform policy positions, and advocate for continued development of a resilient agriculture sector in... Read More
August 16, 2024
Letter to Vice-President of CPCK Rail on Labour Disruption of Class 1 Railways
The potential simultaneous disruption of Canada’s two national rail carriers, CN and CPKC, poses a significant risk to our industries and the broader Canadian economy and even our natural environment. Not only does a prolonged work stoppage threaten our international reputation, but places upward pressure on inflation and the cost of consumer goods thereby threatening our national food... Read More
August 16, 2024
Letter to Canadian National Railway President on Labour Disruption in Class I Railways
The simultaneous labour dispute between CN and CPKC and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) union will have a devastating impact on the transportation of goods into this fall harvest. In addition to the shipment of agricultural products to market, farmers in many parts of Canada require a steady and stable supply of propane for grain drying, greenhouse production and heating and cooling... Read More
August 16, 2024
Letter to the Prime Minister regarding Labour Disruption in Class I Railways
The pending disruption of Canada’s two national rail carriers, CN and CPKC, poses a significant risk to our industries and the broader Canadian economy and even our natural environment. Not only does a prolonged work stoppage threaten our international reputation, but places upward pressure on inflation and the cost of consumer goods thereby threatening our national food security. For this... Read More