Reading Time: 4 minutes 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.
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
Ottawa increases AgriStability compensation in face of Chinese tariffs
APAS says significant concerns remain for farmers' immediate financial challenges
Reading Time: 2 minutes Ottawa has announced support for farmers affected by the Chinese tariffs.
Carney cuts carbon tax in first move as Prime Minister
Reading Time: < 1 minute Prime minister Mark Carney has eliminated the consumer carbon tax. Just hours after he and his cabinet were sworn in March 14 and held their first meeting, he made good on his election promise to cut the price on pollution.
Former Prairie agricultural agency gains historic designation
Reading Time: < 1 minute Parks Canada has designated the former Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration an event of national historic significance.
Buyer found for bankrupt Ram Industries assets
The Yorkton, Sask. company, along with Leon Manufacturing, went into receivership last year after more than 50 years in business
Reading Time: 2 minutes The company was placed in receivership last June, ordered bankrupt in late January and on Feb. 27 the Court of King's Bench approved the sale to 102203996 Saskatchewan Ltd. for an undisclosed price.
Eligible Purely Canada claimants receive full payouts
Not all claims against the Saskatchewan-based company were eligible
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Canadian Grain Commission has announced that producers owed money from Purely Canada Foods have been fully compensated, just days after a lender applied to place the company in receivership.
Disruption in trade with U.S. expected to continue for years
Panelists at CFA annual meeitng say Canada should be calm and firm with the United States as it deals with tariff threats
Reading Time: 4 minutes One of Canada's trade negotiators told farmers last week he expects ongoing disruption over the next few years as the Trump administration continues to stoke uncertainty.
Farmers make case for aid if tariffs imposed
Uncertainty over whether the U.S. will impose tariffs on Canadian agriculture is already resulting in lost sales, meeting hears
Reading Time: 3 minutes Farmers from various Canadian agricultural sectors told federal officials this week the government must be prepared to help if tariffs take effect.
Two new vice-presidents for the CFA
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Canadian Federation of Agriculture elected a new executive at its 2025 Annual General Meeting.
Former Saskatchewan farm leader appointed to Senate
Todd Lewis served as president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan for five years until 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute Todd Lewis, the former president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, is now a Canadian senator.
A message from April Stewart, Country Guide's Associate Editor
