CFA submitted a joint submission with organizations from across Canada’s food supply chain, calling on the federal government to treat farming and food production as a core national priority—on par with energy and supply‑chain security. If food security is to be a national priority, the foundation of that is strong, profitable farms.
The letter urged long‑term investment to boost farm productivity, protect farmland and soils, stabilize access to key inputs (like seed, fertilizer, crop protection, energy, and animal health tools), and speed up access to new technologies. It emphasized the need for predictable regulations, fair access to capital, and policies that support innovation rather than add costs.
The document also highlights the importance of value‑added processing in Canada, better transportation and trade infrastructure, and labour solutions to keep farms and processors running.
It recommends a whole‑of‑government approach that removes barriers to growth, strengthens domestic production, and keeps Canadian food affordable, all while positioning farmers to compete and succeed at home and globally.