Reading Time: < 1 minute The era of an “unlimited supply of cheap labour” in Canada is over, says Immigration Minister Marc Miller.
According to a report from Global News, Miller said employers may need to start offering higher wages to Canadian workers while speaking to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Wednesday.
Immigration minister calls era of “unlimited supply of cheap labour” at an end
Trump victory puts spotlight on trade
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, tariffs among policies subject to change under the Republicans
Reading Time: 4 minutes Trump’s pledges to boost competitiveness and renegotiate the United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA) as well as the potential to impose trade sanctions could spell difficulties for Canadian producers.
Trump election could intensify pressures on Canadian agriculture, experts say
Reading Time: 2 minutes The morning after Donald Trump's election to his second term as U.S. president, Canadian farm and food leaders are considering how this could shift trade priorities for Canadian agri-food.
Moo to Do streamlines on-farm tasks for staff
Newest product from CATTLEytics wins innovation award at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show
Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia – Improving workflow for employees is the focus of a new product from agriculture technology company CATTLEytics. The Moo to Do system is a staff scheduling module for dairy operations. The system is meant to streamline on-farm tasks like scheduling and management. Built-in software provides data-driven insights to help the efficiency of dairy […] Read more
Federal government pledges more than $13 million to animal health, disease readiness
Reading Time: < 1 minute National animal health and disease preparedness has received an influx of more than $13 million in federal cash. The money will be split between AHC's three divisions: Emergency Management, the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System.
What sustainability lessons can Canada learn from abroad?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Panelists at the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World conference offered international perspectives on sustainability in the ag industry.
Eastern Canadian oilseeds to receive funding
Reading Time: < 1 minute Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay has announced funding up to C$4.3 million over five years to the Eastern Canada Oilseed Development Alliance (ECODA).
Second day of CAPI conference tackles ESG
ESG will be key to sustainability reporting in coming years
Reading Time: 3 minutes Day two of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World conference in Ottawa focused on environment, social and governance (ESG) requirements. Panels covered ESG and the changing Canadian ag landscape from national and global perspectives.
Eastern Canada’s largest beef processor on strike
Union says a Cargill plant in Calgary could soon take similar action
Reading Time: 2 minutes Nearly 1000 workers at Cargill’s beef processing plant in Guelph hit the picket lines this morning, as workers strike in an effort to gain better compensation.
Federal budget draws mixed reaction from Canadian ag groups
Livestock tax deferral, capital gains exemption praised; overall lack of investment in agriculture noted
Reading Time: 3 minutes The 2024 federal budget, released Tuesday afternoon has drawn mixed reactions from ag groups across Canada. While some have praised aspects of the plan, others have condemned the lack of attention paid to agriculture and farmers.
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