John Barlow is hoping a new Conservative federal government will bring agriculture to the adult table after the April 28 vote.
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Barlow sees opportunity in crisis
Conservative ag critic says time is right for increased national unity and a more resilient economy
Loss of markets overshadows federal election campaign
Farm organizations say rules-based, predictable trade environments are at the top of their wish lists for the next government
Ending tariffs, or preventing any new tariffs, overshadows all other issues so far in this federal election campaign. Trade is the number one concern affecting all sectors.
Liberals release ag platform
The Liberal Party today released its agriculture platform, promising to protect the sector in the face of American tariffs and keep supply management off the table in trade talks with the U.S.
Oh Canada, your vote matters
On average, about one-third of Canadians eligible to vote don’t. It’s too easy to convince ourselves that one vote won’t matter. Your vote matters now more than ever.
Carney says supply management “off the table” in negotiations
Supply management won’t be part of trade negotiations and tariff discussions, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday.
SARM president asks governments not to ignore rural voices
Bill Huber says the federal election presents farmers and rural people with an opportunity to be heard on the national stage
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities president Bill Huber says the impending federal election is an opportunity to help shape Canada’s future.
Trade, competitiveness, investment among organic sector’s election priorities
The Canadian organic sector says its priorities for the upcoming federal election are short-term wins for competativeness and trade, and long-term investment in the sector.
Western party not on April ballot
The Maverick Party will not run candidates for the upcoming general election
There won’t be any Maverick Party candidates on federal ballots this election after Elections Canada de-registered the western-based party.
Carney says China does not share Canada’s values on trade
Amidst trade tensions, tariffs, China’s ambassador to Ottawa has discussed boosting ties
China does not share Canadian values when it comes to trade and Canada needs to be very careful about boosting bilateral commercial ties, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday.
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