A federal byelection has been called in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot where Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will seek to regain a seat in Parliament.
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Federal byelection called in Alberta’s Battle River-Crowfoot riding
Conservative leader Poilievre to to be on ballot after MP resigns seat
Survey says Conservatives farmers’ favourite but some divisions remain
Trade and market access top-billed priority according to University of Calgary study
Canadian farmers favour the federal Conservatives by a large margin but there are some regional differences according to a study from the University of Calgary. Trade and market access were named top priorities for the federal election.
Canadians go to the polls
Trump renews ’51st state’ rhetoric as federal election approaches
Canadians are going to the polls on Monday after an election campaign in which U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and musings about annexing Canada became the central issue. Alberta rancher Bob Lowe says the Canadian economy is his top concern.
Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election
Regional differences aside, farmers are united in their need for better BRM and safety-net programs, and market protections
When it comes to the 2025 federal election, what do farmers from different regions of Canada have in common?
Fruit and vegetable Growers release policy priorities
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Food security, labour and food-informed policymaking are among the top concerns for Canadian fruit and vegetable growers ahead of the 2025 federal election
Trade, competitiveness, investment among organic sector’s election priorities
Amidst trade tensions, the Canadian organic sector has opportunities to expand into many markets but needs support and investment from the federal government to be competitive, say industry representatives.
Canadians agree on internal trade, less consensus on dairy
An Angus Reid poll of 4,009 people, published in March, found that 29 per cent of Canadians want to eliminate supply management for dairy, eggs and poultry and 23 per cent want to maintain the system.
Grain Growers of Canada urges farmers to ‘Vote for Grain’
Initiative encourages farmers to make concerns heard, see where candidates stand on key issues
Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is launching a campaign to engage grain farmers in the upcoming federal election.
Canada PM Carney to call for April 28 election on Sunday, Globe and Mail reports
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is poised to call a snap federal election for April 28, the Globe and Mail reported on Thursday, citing sources.
Agriculture unlikely to get much election focus
Conservatives to continue dominance of rural ridings
Agriculture is not expected to feature heavily in political debates held in advance of Canada’s Sept. 20 federal vote. Since taking office in 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has had plenty of opportunity to demonstrate to farmers that his version of the Liberal party can work for them. He has failed to convince farmers, however, […] Read more
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