Alberta sees itself not just as a contributor to Canadian agriculture, but as a leader—and it wants the flexibility and infrastructure to match that role. During the RDAR Showcase held in January, Shaun Haney was joined by Alberta Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Jason Hale, to talk about the province’s strengths, trade priorities, and... Read More
Category: Agriculture Policy
Like many farm and commodity groups across Canada, the Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) is trying to figure out what federal government's involvement in agricultural research and plant breeding will look like as cuts are made within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). The organization that represents Manitoba farmers who grow wheat, barley, corn, sunflowers, and flax... Read More
The Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA) has outlined two key resolutions it will bring forward to the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) annual general meeting later this month, aimed at strengthening Canada’s approach to ag technology and innovation. Aaron Stein, executive director of the AFA, says the organization is calling for a national ag tech... Read More
Strong cattle prices and packed committee rooms set the tone at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville last week, but trade access dominated the conversation. In this interview from the event, Shaun Haney speaks with Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) about the current state of U.S. beef exports... Read More
With many details yet to be confirmed, the House of Commons' agriculture committee started an emergency study on the impact of the cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada this week. Deputy Minister Lawrence Hanson appeared before the committee, alongside assistant deputy Alain Lagacé and associate assistant deputy Andrew Goldstein, on Tuesday, Jan. 10. As previously... Read More
For this episode of The Truth About Ag podcast, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joins Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert for a wide-ranging conversation that connects farming roots, political leadership, and Canada’s place in a rapidly shifting global economy. Moe reflects on growing up on a mixed farm in Saskatchewan, what drew him into politics, and... Read More
Join CAPI and RealAgriculture for this timely Ag Policy Exchange — a discussion focusing on Canada's relationship with China, how the Carney government is positioning itself ahead of CUSMA/USMCA review and renewal, and action items for Canadian leaders looking to diversify trade relationships and strengthen Canada's role in the global agri-food system. The lineup for... Read More
North American beef leaders met in Nashville, Tennessee, ahead of NCBA’s CattleCon convention as part of regular tri-national meetings regarding the ongoing operation of an integrated beef supply chain across the three countries. Trade policy, affordability, and border access issues affecting the sector were top of mind for delegates from Canada, the United States, and... Read More
Changes to U.S. biofuel tax credit guidance under section 45Z are being viewed as a positive development for Canadian canola, though key policy questions remain unresolved. Speaking with RealAgriculture this week, Chris Davison, president and CEO of the Canola Council of Canada, said an initial review of the updated bioful feedstock guidance suggests improved access... Read More
Forty U.S. farm and agricultural groups have launched the Agricultural Coalition for the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, underscoring the accord’s vital role as an economic engine for the U.S. farm economy and calling for its renewal with targeted improvements. The group calls the USMCA (CUSMA in Canada) one of "[U.S.] President Trump’s signature achievements and one that... Read More