Canada may need new strategies to stand out as issues like tariffs, conflict in the Middle East and loss of faith in the World Trade Organization changing the face of global trade.
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New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade
Recall petition against Alberta agriculture minister comes up short
Petition in southern Alberta constituency fell short of the required 15,788 signatures
The recall petition launched last November against RJ Sigurdson, Alberta’s minister of agriculture and irrigation, has failed to gather enough signatures by its deadline to proceed further.
Trump unveils $12 billion aid package for farmers hit by trade war
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled a $12 billion aid package for American farmers, the latest government effort to shore up a key political constituency hurt by the financial fallout from his trade policies.
Alberta agriculture minister faces recall petition
Nine recall petitions have been approved, including four for cabinet ministers
The number of approved recall petitions has risen to nine for Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party caucus after Monday’s confirmation to Alberta’s chief electoral officer.
Budget 2025 includes trade focus, boost for agriculture risk management
The 2025 budget includes several investments relevant to the agriculture sector, including new trade corridors and financial supports for farmers
Carney visits Asia to forge new alliances and reduce U.S. dependence
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on his first official visit to Asia on Friday in an attempt to deepen trade and security ties at a time when the North American country is struggling to lessen its overwhelming dependence on the U.S. and redefine its foreign policy in pursuit of new markets.
Trump says talks with Canada off after ad invokes Reagan as free-trader
U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Friday after terminating trade talks over a Canadian political advertisement that used Republican icon Ronald Reagan saying tariffs cause trade wars and economic disaster.
Trump quadrupling Argentina beef tariff rate quota to 80,000 tonnes
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is quadrupling the tariff rate quota on Argentinian beef to 80,000 tonnes to reduce prices and protect American farmers, a White House official said on Thursday.
Carney cautious about report of potential Canadian trade deal with U.S.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday expressed caution after a newspaper reported he might soon sign a trade deal on steel and aluminum with the U.S., saying “I wouldn’t overplay it.”
New Quebec ag minister named in shuffle
Farmers in Quebec get a new representative at the provincial cabinet table as Premier Francois Legault names Donald Martel the new minister of agriculture, replacing Andre Lamontagne.