Proposed changes to Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) fall short in securing additional domestic demand for canola in biofuel production, say canola industry groups. The tariff support package announced by the Carney government in September 2025 included a commitment to update the CFR to support domestic biofuel production. However, the Canola Council of Canada, Canadian... Read More
Category: Canadian Agriculture Policy
Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, is confident that Canada can navigate the current economic turmoil both at home and abroad, but we have to be willing to get out of our own way and focus on what's within our control. Fresh off a trip to Washington, Hyder sat down... Read More
Details are starting to emerge on the impact of the Carney government's cost-cutting measures within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). AAFC is closing three research and development centres – Guelph (ON), Quebec City (QC), and Lacombe (AB) – and four satellite research farms – Nappan (NS), Scott (SK), Indian Head (SK) and Portage la Prairie... Read More
The Carney government's deal with China to restore key agricultural markets is a major positive, and potentially a sign of a new normal on several fronts, according to the Premier of Saskatchewan. Scott Moe joined RealAgriculture on Jan. 23 via video call from his home for a discussion about the trip to China with Prime... Read More
With the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) due for review, tensions between leaders took centre stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. In speeches on back-to-back days, U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out sharply divergent views on trade and global leadership, signalling rising friction ahead of critical negotiations.... Read More
This op-ed was submitted by Darcy Pawlik, executive director, Wheat Growers Association Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is laying off more than 660 staff. At least two major western research sites are said to be closing and more may follow across Canada. Add to that the departure of one of our most respected breeders in Swift... Read More
Cuts are beginning at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) as part of the Carney government's broader effort to reduce spending on federal government operations. Agriculture department employees whose jobs will be affected as part of the "workforce adjustment" are slated to receive formal notice today (Jan. 22). The department and Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald's office... Read More
Chinese customers have been quick to respond to the easing of trade barriers on Canadian canola and beef following Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Jan. 16. As part of a press conference on Jan. 20, Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald said one of Canada's largest beef exporters is shipping its... Read More
Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald hosted an in-person roundtable with national farm and commodity organizations in Ottawa on Jan. 20, kicking off consultations for Canada's next five-year agriculture policy framework. Dubbed the "Next Policy Framework" for now, the NPF will run from 2028 to 2033. The current framework — the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) —... Read More
The governments of Canada and Ontario have committed $20 million to support farmers, food processors, and agribusinesses to sell more Ontario-grown products around the world. The funding comes through the new Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative that will fund a variety of projects to increase competitiveness for farmers and agribusinesses, and support their expansion... Read More