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Heath MacDonald, left, is sworn in as federal agriculture minister at Rideau Hall in Ottawa May 13. Photo: Reuters

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

By Jonah Grignon May 22, 2025

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.

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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

By Jonah Grignon May 22, 2025

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.

Foothills MP John Barlow is returning as shadow minister of agriculture. Photo: Greg Price

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Barlow to return as shadow agriculture minister

Jacques Gourde to replace Steinley as associate minister

By Jonah Grignon May 22, 2025

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.

Agriculture shadow minister John Barlow.

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Barlow to return as shadow agriculture minister

Jacques Gourde to replace Steinley as associate minister

By Jonah Grignon May 22, 2025

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.

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Industry welcomes Heath MacDonald as new agriculture minister

By Jonah Grignon May 14, 2025

Agriculture groups across Canada are congratulating Heath MacDonald on his new role as federal agriculture minister.

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Heath MacDonald in as agriculture minister

Previous minister Blois out despite popularity among agriculture groups

By Jonah Grignon May 13, 2025

Heath MacDonald was sworn in as minister of agriculture and agri-food as Prime Minister Mark Carney chose his cabinet on May 13.

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Heath MacDonald in as agriculture minister

Previous minister Blois out despite popularity among agriculture groups

By Jonah Grignon May 13, 2025

Heath MacDonald was sworn in as minister of agriculture and agri-food as Prime Minister Mark Carney chose his cabinet on May 13.

Damien C. Kurek, a fifth generation farmer, has represented the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot since 2019. Photo: Damien C. Kurek/Facebook

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Alberta MP to resign so Poilievre can run for seat

By Geralyn Wichers May 2, 2025

Alberta farmer and Conservative MP Damien C. Kurek has announced he will resign so unseated party leader Pierre Poilievre can run in his riding in a by-election.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in the small hours of April 29, 2025, in Ottawa after his Liberal Party won the general election the previous day. Photo: Kyodo/Reuters Connect

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Agriculture groups react to Carney win

Conservatives maintain rural dominance, NDP support collapses as Liberals win minority government

By Jonah Grignon, Karen Briere April 29, 2025

Canadian agricultural groups welcomed Mark Carney’s new minority federal government on Tuesday morning and pushed for immediate action on pressing issues.

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Agriculture groups react to Carney win

Conservatives maintain rural dominance, NDP support collapses as Liberals win minority government

By Jonah Grignon April 29, 2025

Canadian agricultural groups welcomed Mark Carney’s new minority federal government on Tuesday morning and pushed for immediate action on pressing issues.

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Carney’s mandate letter makes no mention of agriculture or food

Carney’s mandate letter makes no mention of agriculture or food

Barlow to return as shadow agriculture minister

Barlow to return as shadow agriculture minister

Industry welcomes Heath MacDonald as new agriculture minister

Heath MacDonald in as agriculture minister

Heath MacDonald in as agriculture minister

Alberta MP to resign so Poilievre can run for seat

Agriculture groups react to Carney win

Agriculture groups react to Carney win

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