An agricultural debate ahead of the federal election gave representatives from political parties an opportunity to pitch their ideas to producers, resulting in debate over how best to support farmers. The Sept. 9 debate, hosted by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, had plenty of discussion about climate change and how best to support producers in […] Read more
Tag Archives federal election 2021 — page 2
Maverick candidate in Sask. calls fairness main issue for new party
CARROT RIVER, Sask. — Heather Schmitt steers her combine through a field of organic oats and admits she doesn’t have time for a federal election campaign right now. But her name is on the ballot in the Prince Albert riding of central Saskatchewan and the Sept. 20 election looms, so campaign she must. The fourth-generation […] Read more
Most parties announce their campaign platforms
Agriculture has had little to no exposure in the national campaign, but most parties do have plans for the sector. The following summarizes the main agricultural planks in the Conservative, Liberal, Maverick, New Democrat and People’s Party platforms. The Green Party released its platform September 7, past the WP deadline for inclusion in the print […] Read more
Different political parties, similar ag platforms
The three major federal parties have released their platforms ahead of the Sept. 20 election. While most Canadians won’t spend much time with these plans and promises, the agricultural community could find some good, light reading ahead of casting a vote. But good luck finding many differences among the top three players. The farm community […] Read more
Let your voice be heard this election
Political campaigners have an adage: public policy is set by those who show up. We are in the middle of a federal election and now is the best time for producers to influence policy. Now is the time for you to actively participate in the political process and let your voice be heard, and to […] Read more
Ag deserves election focus, say hog producers
Election ’21: Pork council wants African swine fever action plan to be at the top of the agenda for federal politicians
Canada’s pork producers say their industry and agriculture as a whole should have already been a focus of the current federal election campaign. Canadian Pork Council chair Rick Bergmann said he hasn’t heard agriculture mentioned at all and hopes party leaders will step up and recognize the importance of a safe and secure food supply. […] Read more
SARM asks for infrastructure assistance
Saskatchewan rural municipalities continue to push for more infrastructure funding from the next federal government. Ray Orb, president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, said he is making the familiar requests for better broadband and bridge-repair programs because there is much more work to be done. Federal governments always pledge to spend more to […] Read more
Rural Alberta wants its viability to be an election issue
Election ’21: Rural Municipalities of Alberta would like a national solution to funding shortfall for rural infrastructure
Rural leaders in Alberta worried about maintaining the viability of their municipalities are letting federal election candidates know they need to ensure a better future for voters including farmers. Producers in the province have been hit by everything from drought to the loss of municipal oil and gas tax revenue that helps pay for roads […] Read more
Platforms reveal few major differences on ag
Election ’21: The political parties are divided more on cultural issues such as gun control than they are on policy files
As is the case with modern day elections, agriculture is not expected to feature heavily in the political debates being had in advance of Canada’s upcoming vote. Since taking office in 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has had plenty of opportunity to demonstrate to farmers his version of the Liberal party can be one that […] Read more
Economy, infrastructure, freedom cited as election issues
Election ’21: Strong Conservative supporter has reservations about leader but has stronger feelings against prime minister
A week into the federal election and no issue big enough to sway rural prairie voters toward electing Liberal candidates has yet appeared. The 2019 federal election saw the Conservative party take nearly all rural seats from the British Columbia Interior to northwestern Ontario, with the federal NDP picking up a couple of seats outside […] Read more
