Uncertainty is the current economic buzzword. No matter which party wins the federal election, AgriStability is likely to be an important platform for providing farm support.
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Canadians agree on internal trade, less consensus on dairy
An Angus Reid poll of 4,009 people, published in March, found that 29 per cent of Canadians want to eliminate supply management for dairy, eggs and poultry and 23 per cent want to maintain the system.
Carney to call for April 28 election on Sunday, Globe and Mail reports
(Reuters) – Prime Minister Mark Carney is poised to call a snap federal election for April 28, the Globe and Mail reported on Thursday, citing sources. He was expected to announce that on Sunday, the report said. Liberal Party sources had told Reuters Carney would call an election soon after he won the party race […] Read more
Blois in as agriculture minister
UPDATED – March 14, 2025 – 1340 CST — Kody Blois will take over the role of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development in Mark Carney’s cabinet. Carney and his cabinet were sworn in today. Blois, who represents the constituency of Kings-Hants in Nova Scotia, will inherit the role from veteran agriculture minister […] Read more
Carney election could change agriculture priorities ahead of federal election
Glacier FarmMedia – Mark Carney has been elected as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and will become the next Prime Minister of Canada. Carney’s victory was certified Sunday evening, as the former Bank of Canada governor took 85 per cent of the vote among Liberals. His campaign was launched following Prime Minister Justin […] Read more
Trump-related ‘hyperanxiety’ is driving political shifts says pollster
Economic pessimism is at its highest since the pandemic, CFA members hear
Nik Nanos, founder and chief data scientist for Nanos Research spoke at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) annual general meeting about changing political attitudes in Canada caused by external trade threats and leadership changes.
Agriculture sets priorities ahead of election
As the calendar flips to 2025, Canadians are preparing to head to the polls to elect the next federal government. With election fever continuing to build, Canadian farmers have concerns about how major agriculture issues will be addressed in Ottawa. Glacier FarmMedia reached out to stakeholders in the Canadian agriculture sector to find out what […] Read more
Five takeaways from the Conservative’s plan for ag policy
Farmers across Canada want more certainty when it comes to costs, research and climate, among other factors, federal Conservatives say. That message was delivered by Warren Steinley, associate shadow minister for agriculture, during a Nov. 7 webinar hosted by the Agri-Food Innovation Council. The federal Tories have pinned their political hopes on moves like the […] Read more
