Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that a proposed hike of the capital gains inclusion rate, controversial among Canadian farmers, had been cancelled.
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Carney cancels capital gains hike
Controversial tax plan drew criticism from Canadian farmers, agriculture groups
Federal government vows to crack down on spent fowl fraud
Chicken Farmers of Canada says it’s glad to hear the federal government commit to cracking down on spent fowl fraud, an issue it says has cost the sector millions. “The issue of spent fowl misrepresentation is one that demands decisive action,” said Kody Blois, federal minister of agriculture and agri-food and rural economic development, and […] Read more
Maritime security crucial international trade
BlackRock consortium $23 billion deal gives BlackRock control over 43 ports in 23 countries
A recent Panama Canal deal serves as a snapshot of the importance of maritime security to a free and open trading system that has connected markets from all over the world and that has benefited Canada, the United States and other allies.
Mustard prices stay put as acre estimate drops
Price direction will depend on how many acres actually go in the ground this spring and how yields turn out at harvest
Canada’s mustard acres are going to be slashed this year, but prices have not yet responded to the magnitude of the drop.
Chinese canola seed imports expected to stay strong
China may offset a reduction in Canadian canola meal and oil imports with increased seed purchases, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Protein Industries Canada to fund scale-up of domestic processing
A new pot of cash will help Canadian food processors reformulate products or create new goods for the domestic market in the face of trade uncertainty, Protein Industries Canada (PIC) announced Thursday.
What happens if the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation collapses?
If the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation were to collapse, it would have profound implications for global climate patterns.
Carbon tax elimination expected to save farmers millions
Prime minister Mark Carney cancels consumer portion of the carbon pricing system shortly after being sworn into office
Agricultural organizations that pushed hard for carbon pricing exemptions for farmers said the end of the consumer portion of Canada’s tax is good news.
Carney to call for April 28 election on Sunday, Globe and Mail reports
(Reuters) – Prime Minister Mark Carney is poised to call a snap federal election for April 28, the Globe and Mail reported on Thursday, citing sources. He was expected to announce that on Sunday, the report said. Liberal Party sources had told Reuters Carney would call an election soon after he won the party race […] Read more
Transition to drought expected to be swifter this year
Fractions of a degree of change in ocean tempartures impacts weather patterns for ag producers in caring for their livestock and crops
Agriculture across the globe is closely linked to La Niña and El Niño when it comes to setting the weather stage for the next growing season.
