a preview of the expectations and priorities of Canadian agriculture groups ahead of the 2025 federal budget, set to be revealed Nov. 4.
Canadian agriculture’s asks from the 2025 federal budget
American agriculture groups call for full renewal of CUSMA trade deal
American food and agriculture groups are calling for a full 16-year renewal of the Canada-United States-Mexico-Agreement (CUSMA).
Trade tensions boosted confidence in Canadian food system, report shows
U.S. tariff threats have boosted Canadians’ view of the nation’s food system according to the 2025 public trust report from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity. Trust in Canadian farmers remains high but has been eclipsed by trust in scientists.
New opportunities for Canadian goods in Mexico
Agriculture minister’s trip to Mexico sees promotion of Canadian goods like beef and canola, with potential for more partnerships in the future
Exploring Harvest Safety
Kristin Hoffman of WSPS explains measures for increased farm safety around harvest season
Arlene Dickinson says recent trip to Asia opened her eyes to new trade opportunities
Arlene Dickinson says Canada must take up decades-old suggestions to support the agriculture and food sectors
Cassidy Klima named Animal Health Canada executive director
Animal Health Canada has announced Cassidy Klima as its new Executive Director.
Government to invest in biofuel production
Carney announces $370 million to biofuel production
The federal government will invest $370 million in a new biofuel production incentive.
Conservatives call for approval of emergency strychnine use
Poison used for pest populations of gophers was phased out over the first half of the 2020s.
The federal Conservatives called for the government to authorize emergency use of the poison strychnine against infestations of gophers.
Conservatives would scrap temporary foreign worker program says Poilievre
Party’s plan includes a phase-out period and new, standalone agriculture worker program
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program should be scrapped and a standalone agriculture program should be created.
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