The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan have a unified message after recent meetings - federal inference in provincial resource development must stop.
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Alberta and Saskatchewan call for stop to federal interference in provincial resources
Bill C-5 proves current energy regulations a hindrance to nation building: Moe
Ontario ag-gag appeal concludes, court ruling pending
Animal advocates argue law violates free expression; province defends focus on trespass, not speech
Animal rights advocates challenge the constitutionality of Ontario’s Security from Trespass Act, arguing it stifles undercover exposés and infringes on Charter freedoms; government defends the law as targeting trespass, not speech.
Ontario ag-gag appeal concludes, court ruling pending
Animal advocates argue law violates free expression; province defends focus on trespass, not speech
Animal rights advocates challenge the constitutionality of Ontario’s Security from Trespass Act, arguing it stifles undercover exposés and infringes on Charter freedoms; government defends the law as targeting trespass, not speech.
Land trusts empower landowners while preserving farmland
Ontario Farmland Trust establishes groundwork for a provincial agricultural land reserve
The Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) easements protect agricultural land, creating a reserve that remains impervious to provincial policy changes and development pressures, while bolstering food production and sustainable farming.
Six agriculture leaders named Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
The six 2025 Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees range from long-serving farm policy makers to researchers and business leaders
The six 2025 Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees range from long-serving farm policy makers to researchers, agriculture advocates and food business leaders.
Ontario MP’s anti-TFWP petition stirs concerns
A Conservative MP in Ontario has started a petition to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Walkerton: A lesson in crisis management
Stan Eby and Mike McMorris reflect on how they helped handle the crisis 25 years ago
In May 2000, there was no agricultural roadmap to defend against allegations that a beef producer caused the Walkerton water crisis.
Ontario budget includes funds for increase to agriculture Risk Management Program
The first $30 million of a three-year $100 million increase will arrive in 2025
Ontario’s 2025 budget includes $30 million for the first year of a three-year $100 million increase to agriculture Risk Management Program.
AgriStability deadline extended
The deadline for enrollment in the 2025 AgriStability program has been extended to July 31 from April 30.
Wind, snow load provisions could add building costs in Ontario
National Farm Building Code update came into force April 1
Updates to the National Farm Building Code on wind load, snow load and fire protection requirements will increase costs for some new farm buildings.
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