The 2021 federal budget’s priorities are in step with those found in the much-lauded Barton report released a few years ago that said agriculture should be a pillar of Canada’s economic growth. Anne McLellan, a senior adviser at Bennett Jones and a former federal cabinet minister, made the comparison between the documents during a Canadian […] Read more
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Farmers welcome budget’s low-carbon focus
Ottawa allocates about $270 million to encourage producers to adopt lower-carbon and climate-friendly practices
The recent federal budget represents a turning point for farmers, says a Saskatchewan producer who helped draft recommendations funded in the document. About $270 million allocated to encourage farmers to adopt lower-carbon and climate-friendly practices will also serve as a bridge to the next agricultural policy framework, said Ian McCreary from Bladworth, Sask. He said […] Read more
Budget is big step for supporting farmers, but more needed
The 2021 budget takes a gigantic step in supporting farmers against climate change, but more is still required. Much of what we saw in Chrystia Freeland’s long-awaited first budget was in line with the green investments telegraphed by the Liberals in the weeks leading up to April 19. Because a significant debate around carbon pricing […] Read more
Budget to pay farmers for carbon pricing, green funding
New spending totalling $104.1 billion in the recently announced federal budget is designed to support farmers combatting climate change. Some producers will also receive direct payments as a result of carbon pricing. Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the budget April 19, showing the majority of new spending will take place over three years and […] Read more
Budget receives mostly positive reviews
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture says it is “pleased” the recent federal budget included some of its recommendations. Federal Finance Minister Chyristia Freeland’s first budget included significant spending to help producers transition to a greener economy, naming agriculture as a foundational pillar of Canada’s future. “CFA will be working closely with the federal government to […] Read more
Carbon tax returned on natural gas, propane
The federal government says it recognizes farmers’ use of natural gas and propane and will return some of the carbon tax paid on those fuels. The April 19 budget, the first since 2019 and the first delivered by finance minister Chrystia Freeland, estimated farmers in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario could receive $100 million in […] Read more
What agriculture wants to see in Monday’s budget
The federal budget is set to be released Monday. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture released its wish list for the budget in August, offering three broad recommendations, each highlighted by specific measures that can be taken. To kick-start the economic recovery, the CFA recommends the government restore the AgriStability payment trigger to 85 percent and […] Read more
MPs want AgriStability included in budget
Finance committee also suggests a national labour strategy and a business risk management program for climate change
A pre-budget consultation report from the House of Commons finance committee recommends several measures directly tied to agriculture. The multi-partisan committee heard testimony and received submissions from more than 800 groups and individuals. Mostly virtual meetings took place in December, and the consultation report was released Feb. 16. Canadians don’t know when the next budget […] Read more
CFA wants continued support in next budget
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture focuses on AgriStability, the processing sector and funding for a ‘buy Canadian’ campaign
Federal budget consultations are underway, with agricultural groups lobbying the government to support the industry in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Jan. 25, deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland launched pre-budget consultations with stakeholders. “We want to hear ideas from Canadians, from all walks of life, on how to restore strong […] Read more
CFA calls for continued support in next federal budget
Federal budget consultations are underway, with agricultural groups lobbying the government to support the industry in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Jan. 25, deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland launched pre-budget consultations with stakeholders. “We want to hear ideas from Canadians, from all walks of life, on how to restore strong […] Read more
