Farm groups’ response has been muted, thus far, in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s announced 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. Goods under CUSMA are expected to continue to be exempted. Trump again brought up dairy tariff claims in justification for higher tariffs.
Farm groups’ response to new Trump tariffs muted
Trump repeats dairy tariff claims in justification of 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods
Ontario, Alberta sign new agreements on energy trade
Deal suggests new rail trade to Ontario, access to deep water port in James Bay
Ontario and Alberta have signed agreements to build new trade infrastructure between the two provinces.
Ontario, Alberta sign new MOUs on energy trade
Deal suggests new rail trade to Ontario, access to deep water port in James Bay
Ontario and Alberta have signed agreements to build new trade infrastructure between the two provinces.
Dealing with decommissioned oil and gas wells on your farm
After emergency in Wheatley, province is mapping legacy wells which could be hydrogen sulphide risks
After an emergency leak from an old gas well in Wheatley, Ontario is mapping legacy wells, most of which will be on farms, which could be hydrogen sulphide risks
Toronto MP named agriculture committee chair
Ontario MP Michael Coteau will chair the next House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Demand for organic goods outpacing Canadian farmers’ ability to produce
Organic farmers need more supports and investment to capitalize on opportunities industry says
Canada may be falling behind other countries on organic production as demand for goods increases but production stagnates.
Trump says Canada-U.S. trade deal achievable
A trade deal between Canada and the U.S. may be achievable, says President Donald Trump. Trump addressed media with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday at the G7 meeting in Kananaskis, Alberta.
New house agriculture committee includes four farmers
Several farmers are among members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, named on Monday.
Union and environmental charity take on Health Canada over farm chemicals
Groups allege farmers and workers not given access to legally-required pesticide safety data sheets in lawsuit
United Food and Commercial Workers Canada and Ecojustice have launched a lawsuit against Health Canada. They say the department has failed to protect agriculture workers by not enforcing material safety data sheet requirements.
Black tables soil health protection bill in Senate
Legislation would recognize soil as a strategic national asset
Senator Rob Black sponsored Bill S-230, An Act Respecting the Development of a National Strategy for Soil Health Protection, Conservation and Enhancement. If passed, it would mandate the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and other relevant ministers, to develop a national soil health strategy.
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