Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent mandate letter made no mention of agriculture or food, instead focusing on economic issues and Canadian sovereignty. Some in the Canadian agriculture industry see potential for action while others wish for explicit commitments.
Carney’s mandate letter makes no mention of agriculture or food
Some industry members see opportunity in a drive for economic growth; others wish the government would make specific commitments
Carney’s mandate letter makes no mention of agriculture or food
Some industry members see opportunity in a drive for economic growth; others wish the government would make specific commitments
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent mandate letter made no mention of agriculture or food, instead focusing on economic issues and Canadian sovereignty. Some in the Canadian agriculture industry see potential for action while others wish for explicit commitments.
Barlow to return as shadow agriculture minister
Jacques Gourde to replace Steinley as associate minister
Foothills MP John Barlow will return to the role of shadow minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food. Lévis—Lotbinière MP Jacques Gourde will take over as associate shadow minister.
Barlow to return as shadow agriculture minister
Jacques Gourde to replace Steinley as associate minister
Foothills MP John Barlow will return to the role of shadow minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food. Lévis—Lotbinière MP Jacques Gourde will take over as associate shadow minister.
New agriculture minister hopes to engage farmers
Heath MacDonald says interprovincial trade and Pest Management Regulatory Agency reform are among his priorities
New federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald hopes to engage farmers across Canada on the issues that matter most.
Industry welcomes Heath MacDonald as new agriculture minister
Agriculture groups across Canada are congratulating Heath MacDonald on his new role as federal agriculture minister.
Heath MacDonald in as agriculture minister
Previous minister Blois out despite popularity among agriculture groups
Heath MacDonald was sworn in as minister of agriculture and agri-food as Prime Minister Mark Carney chose his cabinet on May 13.
Heath MacDonald in as agriculture minister
Previous minister Blois out despite popularity among agriculture groups
Heath MacDonald was sworn in as minister of agriculture and agri-food as Prime Minister Mark Carney chose his cabinet on May 13.
AgTech adoption, on-farm successes featured at AIC conference
Food industry, farmers talk about how agricultural innovation drives the economy
Success stories in agriculture technology adoption as well as key priorities and policy points for innovation in the sector were showcased at the Agri-Food Innovation Council Conference in Ottawa, in May 2025.
Former Agriculture Minister Charlie Mayer dead at 89
Mayer fought for Canadian wheat nationally and internationally
Charlie Mayer, former Minister of Agriculture and agriculture leader, has died at age 89.
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