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
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Federal budget 2019: supply management help, national food policy
A raucous opposition drowned out finance minister Bill Morneau’s budget speech in the House of Commons March 19. But the pre-election budget documents promise spending to help supply-managed farmers weather trade agreements and high-speed internet for all. The budget sets aside up to $3.9 billion for dairy, poultry and egg producers affected by trade deals. […] Read more
Scientific research big winner in federal budget
Canadians who were hoping for a repeat of the 2017 federal budget that doubled down on the economic growth potential of the agriculture sector will be sorely disappointed. Finance Minister Bill Morneau unveiled Ottawa’s latest budget roadmap Tuesday, highlights of which include a major overhaul of how this country conducts scientific research and a target […] Read more
CDN budget: Ag-food value added, research, inspection, transport analysis
Canada’s agriculture industry is front and centre in Ottawa’s plan to grow the economy after years of flying under the federal government – and the public’s – radar. Ottawa has challenged farmers and processors to grow their agri-food exports to $75 billion annually by 2025. Current exports hover around $50 billion annually. Wednesday’s federal budget […] Read more
Good times in agriculture make Ag Canada budget cutting easier to swallow
Agriculture minister Gerry Ritz, celebrating five years in the portfolio later this summer, has become the purveyor of good news. His department recently produced an overview document for the agri-food sector in 2012 that was largely a recitation of growth, income records and good prospects. At a March 30 news conference about the previous day’s […] Read more
