Reading Time: < 1 minute The federal government has begun working with agriculture groups and stakeholders to develop its next agriculture policy framework the federal agriculture minister announced on Tuesday.
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Agriculture Minister hosts agriculture leaders, launches policy framework talks
Canola growers seek tariff compensation
A recent study determined that losses were $2 to $4 billion in 2025-26
Reading Time: 3 minutes The canola sector will be seeking compensation from Ottawa for billions of dollars in damages caused by the trade spat with China.
Federal government funds P.E.I. halal beef processing
Reading Time: < 1 minute The federal government has pledged more than $2.2 million to expand halal beef processing on Prince Edward Island.
Carney to visit China next week, spokesperson says
Reading Time: < 1 minute Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China January 13-17, his office said on Wednesday, in what will be the first visit by a Canadian prime minister since 2017.
Canada, U.K. agree to cooperate on veterinary medicine, vaccine approvals
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canada and the UK have agreed to work together to streamline the regulation of veterinary medicines and vaccines.
Public consultations open on four international trade deals
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canadians are invited to share their thoughts as the federal government negotiates trade agreements with India, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and the Mercosur bloc.
Federal budget shows remaining disconnect between agriculture, policymakers, panelists say
Reading Time: 3 minutes Canada’s agriculture sector is still disconnected from policymakers in some ways, say panelists at a CAPI webinar
Canada eyes fresh start in trade talks with India, says minister Sidhu
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canada and India are working to rebuild trade ties and explore new areas of cooperation after a two-year chill, with Ottawa keen to restart trade negotiations under “a new process”, Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said on Thursday
Federal government funds “Buy Canadian” policy
Reading Time: < 1 minute The federal government says it will dedicate nearly $186 million toward fully implementing a “Buy Canadian Policy” as part of the 2025 budget.
Canada agriculture minister says canola trade prospects are improving after China visit
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canada’s agriculture minister Heath MacDonald said in an interview on Monday his weeklong trip to China is evidence of bilateral relations beginning to thaw, something desperately needed by Canada’s farmers and canola exporters.