Jim Everson, president of the Canola Council of Canada (CCC), says the fundamental strength and importance of Canada's canola trade with China remains, but the recent finding of "hazardous pests" that has shut down Richardson International's exports into the country is a "difficult thing" for the entire industry. At this point, the pests of concern... Read More
Category: Ag Policy
It has been a tumultuous 48 hours for the Canadian canola industry. After news broke that China had pulled Richardson International's approval to ship into the country, we learn today via Reuters that now China is claiming that they discovered "hazardous pests" in shipments from Richardsons. If we can all agree that this finding" is... Read More
Manitoba's farm policy organization Keystone Agricultural producers (KAP) has brought on a new general manager. Patty Rosher will take on the role and president Bill Campell says he's "thrilled" she'll be a part of the organization. "I am very pleased to welcome Patty to KAP. She brings with her a wealth of experience in our... Read More
At Commodity Classic last week there was no avoiding people discussing trade issues. With the volume of carryover of agricultural commodities in the United States, exports are critical. Canadian farmers are also watching the U.S./China talks with keen interest, and the USMCA ratification as this issue greatly impacts Canada as well. The USMCA ratification is... Read More
Manitoba's Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) passed a series of resolutions at its 35th annual general meeting held last month at Winnipeg, Man. Approximately 200 KAP members were on hand to see Bill Campbell acclaimed as president of the organization, while Jill Verway and Mitch Janssens will remain as vice-presidents. During the meeting, 17 resolutions were... Read More
The B.C. government has introduced new laws under Bill 52 to strengthen the provinces Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) as part of the province's plan to encourage farming and better protect farmland. The bill was first introduced near the end of November last year and received royal assent in December 2018. The ALR is administered by... Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has had to make some changes to cabinet, following the resignation of Jody Wilson-Raybould (and subsequent testimony regarding the SNC-Lavalin controversy) from the Veterans Affairs post. Now former Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay has been moved to Veteran Affairs, while Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie was... Read More
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has named its new president and vice presidents. The election took place during CFA's annual general meeting held at Ottawa, Ont., this week. Past president of the PEI Federation of Agriculture Mary Robinson will lead the organization as president. Robinson steps in to the role after the retirement of... Read More
Throughout the NAFTA talks there were many things that Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. did not agree on. One of the sectors that was fortunate to have the major check-off organizations on the same page was the beef sector. This cooperation was in place even before the NAFTA talks on issues such as country of... Read More
It appears the Government of Alberta has listened to Team Alberta's concerns over the timing of the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) for new Class 1 drivers announced last month. Transportation Minister Brian Mason has announced agricultural workers may apply for a one-year exemption from the training, recognizing the quick turn-around to implement MELT would... Read More