As Canadian agriculture grapples with complex challenges, John Barlow, the Conservative Party of Canada’s Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food, is calling on the Liberal government to conduct an audit of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's programs and operations to ensure taxpayers’ dollars are being spent wisely. “There’s a lack of focus within the department, and... Read More
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The former Merit Functional Foods plant protein facility that has sat vacant in Winnipeg, Man., since 2023 has been purchased out of receivership by the company's former co-CEOs. Ryan Bracken and Barry Tomiski's bid to buy the shuttered pea and canola processing facility was approved by the Manitoba Court of King's Bench, and closed as... Read More
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced a major investment initiative, committing $2 billion over five years to support innovation in Canada’s food and agriculture sectors. This move aims to fill key gaps in the investment landscape, particularly for entrepreneurs navigating the tough transition from startup to scale—often referred to as the “valley of death.” Darren... Read More
As the sun builds towards its solar max peak, farmers across North America are feeling the effects of increased space weather. Hold on to your hats, because this growing season could be a rough one for GPS signals. Dr. Terry Griffin of Kansas State University says that recent GPS signal disruptions have been caused by... Read More
The Nova Scotia MP who served as Canada's agriculture minister for a short stint this spring is set to receive a fresh appointment from Prime Minister Mark Carney. While the official announcement has yet to be made, multiple sources say Kody Blois is expected to be named Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister. Carney informed... Read More
Nearly 3,300 Canadian workers employed by the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railway have new four-year contracts following arbitration. Arbitrator William Kaplan's ruling, received by CPKC on May 30th, is the result of the labour dispute that saw both of Canada's major railways shutdown in August 2024. The new contracts for members of the Teamsters... Read More
Cleanfarms, in collaboration with the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), is launching a five-year pilot program to support farmers in the Fraser Valley in recycling bale wrap and silage plastics. The project will start this year and run until 2029. Leveraging experience in preparation and collection of agricultural plastics for recycling, Cleanfarms is launching this... Read More
The introduction of Bill C-202 this week in the House of Commons has reignited discussions around supply management and Canada’s national trade negotiations. The legislation, with the same wording as previous efforts under different bill numbers, would prohibit Canadian trade negotiators from discussing supply-managed sectors during trade talks—a move that critics argue ties the hands... Read More
The leader of the Bloc Quebecois has introduced another private member's bill that aims to prevent any concessions on supply management in future trade negotiations. Bill C-202 is identical to Bill C-282, which was approved by the House of Commons in 2023, but died at the report stage in the Senate when Parliament was dissolved... Read More
If you're not entirely sure what happened over the last day or two — and what happens next — with President Donald Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" and "fentanyl" tariff schemes, you're not alone. On May 28th, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed broad tariffs under the... Read More