The Liberal Party today released its agriculture platform, promising to protect the sector in the face of American tariffs and keep supply management off the table in trade talks with the U.S.
Liberals release agriculture platform
Alberta-based Sunterra companies in financial, legal trouble
The home-grown company is renowned for its diversified model and value-added processing
Alberta-based Sunterra Farms has filed notice for protection under federal bankruptcy and insolvency laws to restructure itself financially while three of its U.S. subsidiaries face mounting legal and financial woes.
Policy institute calls for open review of ag spending
It’s been 13 years since agricultural spending was reviewed, and some programs may no longer meet producer needs
A full-scale review of Canadian agricultural spending should be a top priority in this time of global uncertainty, said a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.
Ottawa increases AgriStability compensation in face of Chinese tariffs
APAS says significant concerns remain for farmers' immediate financial challenges
Ottawa has announced support for farmers affected by the Chinese tariffs.
Carney cuts carbon tax in first move as Prime Minister
Prime minister Mark Carney has eliminated the consumer carbon tax. Just hours after he and his cabinet were sworn in March 14 and held their first meeting, he made good on his election promise to cut the price on pollution.
Former Prairie agricultural agency gains historic designation
Parks Canada has designated the former Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration an event of national historic significance.
Buyer found for bankrupt Ram Industries assets
The Yorkton, Sask. company, along with Leon Manufacturing, went into receivership last year after more than 50 years in business
The company was placed in receivership last June, ordered bankrupt in late January and on Feb. 27 the Court of King's Bench approved the sale to 102203996 Saskatchewan Ltd. for an undisclosed price.
Eligible Purely Canada claimants receive full payouts
Not all claims against the Saskatchewan-based company were eligible
The Canadian Grain Commission has announced that producers owed money from Purely Canada Foods have been fully compensated, just days after a lender applied to place the company in receivership.
Disruption in trade with U.S. expected to continue for years
Panelists at CFA annual meeitng say Canada should be calm and firm with the United States as it deals with tariff threats
One of Canada's trade negotiators told farmers last week he expects ongoing disruption over the next few years as the Trump administration continues to stoke uncertainty.
Farmers make case for aid if tariffs imposed
Uncertainty over whether the U.S. will impose tariffs on Canadian agriculture is already resulting in lost sales, meeting hears
Farmers from various Canadian agricultural sectors told federal officials this week the government must be prepared to help if tariffs take effect.
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