A full-scale review of Canadian agricultural spending should be a top priority in this time of global uncertainty, said a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.
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Policy institute calls for open review of ag spending
It’s been 13 years since agricultural spending was reviewed, and some programs may no longer meet producer needs
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Glacier FarmMedia is dedicated to covering the 2025 federal election with your interests as farmers as our lens. Our team of reporters will be speaking with politicians across Canada during […] Read more
Blois in as agriculture minister
Kody Blois will take over the role of Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Mark Carney’s cabinet.
MacAulay bows out of coming election
Federal agriculture minister hanging up his skates after 36 years in office
Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay says he won't seek reelection in the coming election.
ADM quarterly profit falls on weak crush margins, announces layoffs
Chicago | Reuters – Grains merchant Archer-Daniels-Midland ADM.N reported a drop in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, pressured by weak oilseed crush margins and uncertainty over U.S. biofuel policy, and said […] Read more
Trump tariffs would weaken loonie, then U.S. dollar
Canadian government missing in action
With Donald Trump set to become President of the United States on Jan. 20, uncertainty continues to swirl about his threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods the U.S. imports from Canada and Mexico as early as that Monday. Should Trump press ahead with his levies, the Canadian dollar would be caught up in the collateral damage.
Canadian election could short agriculture in 2025
Farmers will go to the polls during the 2025 Canadian federal election this year, but its not clear how signficantly the issues driving agriculture will feature in party platforms.
UPDATED: Agriculture groups react to Trudeau resignation
Agriculture groups react to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation, proroguing of Parliament and the uncertain fate of agriculture bills.
UPDATED: Agriculture groups react to Trudeau resignation
There were mixed reactions from Canadian farm groups after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would resign as Prime Minister and leader of the federal Liberals.
Agriculture leaders honoured with King Charles III Coronation medal
Many Ontarians nominated by Senator Rob Black
15 Ontarians received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in 2024.
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