Farmers from across Canada weighed shared perspectives on the upcoming 2025 federal election. In part one, they talk Trump, tariffs and trade tensions.
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Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election
Part 1 | Cross-country takes on Trump, tariffs and trade tensions
Where they stand: The 2025 federal agriculture debate
Candidates from the five main federal parties summarized their stances on agriculture in a debate hosted by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture Thursday. Topics included tariffs, trading relationships, climate change, red tape reduction and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) renegotiation. Follow all our Federal Election 2025 coverage here Kody Blois, Liberal MP for Kings-Hants, Nova […] Read more
Fuel price relief as carbon tax dropped
With Canada’s carbon tax cancelled and crude oil prices at their lowest since the pandemic, Prairie farmers should see relief in their energy bills.
Trump changed the nature of the Canadian election
The bombastic and unpredictable American president often makes big promises that fall short. However, it appears Donald Trump has helped deliver a miraculous electoral turnaround that he didn’t promise — the return of a Liberal government for Canada.
Canadian Meat Council calls for federal support for pork processors, producers
Some packers are projecting losses of over $100 million this year in face of Chinese tariffs, council says
The Canadian Meat Council says pork processors and farmers need targeted support from the federal government to maintain the viability of packers and to not lose jobs.
Regina-Wascana candidate intends to represent all of Sask.
Jeff Walters, Regina-Wascana Liberal candidate, promises to vouch for rural and urban interests on Parliament Hill
Jeffrey Walters is running for the Liberal party in the riding of Regina-Wascana, which was represented by Ralph Goodale from 1993 until the 2019 federal election.
Alistair MacGregor on NDP plan for farmers
Agriculture Critic says party will work to develop soil health strategy, grocery code of conduct
Soil health, water conservation, retailer conduct and tariff protection are some of the top agricultural policy concerns for the New Democrats this election cycle, says NDP MP Alistair MacGregor.
WHAT WE HEARD: Farmers chime in on 2025 Canadian election priorities
Western Canadian farmers pointed to worries about trade and tariffs, government spending and Western alienation
There’s still time to share what matters to you and your farm in the 2025 Canadian federal election. Initial Glacier FarmMedia survey results single out tariffs and trade, government spending and western Canadian alienation.
Grain growers say Liberals must compensate for tariffs
The organization representing Canada’s grain farmers said the Liberal agriculture platform won’t meet its members’ needs
Grain Growers of Canada said promises in the Liberal agriculture platform don’t go far enough to help farmers affected by Chinese tariffs and the ongoing threat of tariffs from the United States.
Mounting pressure on farmland losses raise flags for agricultural agvocates
During this federal election, we encourage you to stay informed on the promises candidates are making. Read their platforms and ask more questions on how they intend to preserve our farmland and support food security in Canada.
