Damien Kurek has formally resigned his Alberta seat, allowing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection expected this summer.
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Federal budget delay frustrates agriculture critic
John Barlow says he will continue to focus on tariffs, interprovincial agriculture trade and lessened regulatory red tape
John Barlow returned to the House of Commons in late May disappointed that the tabling of a federal budget is not imminent.
Carney’s mandate letter makes no mention of agriculture or food
Some industry members see opportunity in a drive for economic growth; others wish the government would make specific commitments
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent mandate letter made no mention of agriculture or food, instead focusing on economic issues and Canadian sovereignty. Some in the Canadian agriculture industry see potential for action while others wish for explicit commitments.
Barlow to return as shadow agriculture minister
Jacques Gourde to replace Steinley as associate minister
Foothills MP John Barlow will return to the role of shadow minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food. Lévis—Lotbinière MP Jacques Gourde will take over as associate shadow minister.
New agriculture minister hopes to engage farmers
Heath MacDonald says interprovincial trade and Pest Management Regulatory Agency reform are among his priorities
New federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald hopes to engage farmers across Canada on the issues that matter most.
Industry welcomes Heath MacDonald as new agriculture minister
Agriculture groups across Canada are congratulating Heath MacDonald on his new role as federal agriculture minister.
Heath MacDonald in as agriculture minister
Previous minister Blois out despite popularity among agriculture groups
Heath MacDonald was sworn in as minister of agriculture and agri-food as Prime Minister Mark Carney chose his cabinet on May 13.
Ag sector must stay vigilant as Liberals remain in power
It’s hard to know how different Mark Carney will govern, but there are some early encouraging signs.
Farmers ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Carney government
Producer groups say the Liberals’ recent commitments and a popular agriculture minister are good signs for the future
Many farmers are cautiously hopeful for change after Mark Carney’s Liberals won a minority government last week.
Policy reform seen as top post-election priority
New mandate called good time to overhaul business risk management programs and other policies that could help agriculture
Prime minister Mark Carney will name his cabinet May 12, and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute has some advice for the incoming agriculture minister.
