A federal International Trade committee recommends Canada implement special measures to protect farmers. In its latest report, MPs on the committee released a list of recommendations and priorities for reforming the World Trade Organization. During witness testimony, members from the major parties heard about challenges experienced at the WTO. Officials from Global Affairs said agricultural […] Read more
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PBO: Carbon levy increase impact “small” on agriculture
An increased carbon levy, and other measures aimed at achieving Canada’s emissions targets, won’t impact agriculture relative to other industries, according to a new report. The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) released a report June 23 assessing impacts of the government’s plan to exceed the 2030 Paris reduction target for Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. “Our assessment […] Read more
Parliament rises as farm succession bill passes
With the possibility of an autumn election looming, MPs rose from the House of Commons June 23, marking the end to a parliamentary session featuring a handful of laws that affected agriculture. Brandon-Souris MP Larry Maguire saw his private member’s bill aimed at lowering taxes on family farm businesses pass in Parliament, and sent to […] Read more
Railways insist they are prepared for winter
Government required capital spending justification for optimism
Canada’s major railways have filed their winter contingency plans as required by law. Since a new law was passed in 2018, Canada’s major rail companies are required to publish winter plans and can be forced to pay up if they fail to deliver on certain promises of rail cars. That law came into effect after […] Read more
