John Barlow returned to the House of Commons in late May disappointed that the tabling of a federal budget is not imminent.
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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
Barlow sees opportunity in crisis
Conservative ag critic says time is right for increased national unity and a more resilient economy
John Barlow is hoping a new Conservative federal government will bring agriculture to the adult table after the April 28 vote.
Ag committee discussion grows testy as minister appears
MacAulay’s appearance sets off a feistier meeting than usual as opposition MPs ask about visit to China and crickets
REGINA — Crickets: it’s a word that could mean a few different things but turned out to be at least a couple of them during federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay’s appearance at the House of Commons agriculture committee last week. The minister was there to discuss the latest supplementary estimates, worth about $123 million. That […] Read more
Enough with the ‘self-flagellation’
WINNIPEG — Sustainable agriculture is important, but federal priorities for agricultural research are out of balance, says the agriculture critic for the Conservative Party of Canada. If the Tories take power following the next election, they will take steps to restore the balance between production and environmental goals in agriculture research. “We’re not going to […] Read more
Senators told biosecurity bill is really about trespassing
REGINA — Witnesses at last week’s Senate agriculture committee meetings said a bill purporting to be about biosecurity is not about biosecurity at all. Bill C-275 would amend the Health of Animals Act and make it illegal for anyone to unlawfully enter a barn or building where livestock are kept. The private member’s bill was […] Read more
Biosecurity bill draws questions from Senate ag committee
Some senators said the bill should cover everyone who enters a livestock operation because anyone can pose a biosecurity threat
REGINA — Senate scrutiny has begun on Bill C-275, the private member’s bill to amend the Health of Animals Act, which would increase fines for those who unlawfully enter livestock barns and processing facilities. But some senators suggested it should apply to everyone who could potentially threaten biosecurity. The bill was ushered through Parliament by […] Read more
Ag Canada’s climate programs found lacking
A report from the auditor general’s office says initiatives designed to help farmers reduce emissions have shortcomings
REGINA — Agriculture Canada says it will do better after a report from the auditor general’s office criticized its attempts to deal with climate change. The report from the commissioner of the environment and sustainable development said the department has known since 2015 that it had to address greenhouse gas emissions. However, programs to help […] Read more![Conservative agriculture critic and Alberta Foothills MP John Barlow said some [people who raise horses for the overseas meat market] were harassed and bullied and wanted no part of the study, even though they could lose their livelihood if the bill is passed. | File photo](https://static.producer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/30150023/03-BJM121610horse-feedlot-660x420.jpg)
MP decries intimidation of House committee witnesses
Committee studying a bill to ban live horse export for slaughter had difficulty finding producers who would testify
REGINA — People who raise horses for the overseas meat market were afraid to testify before the standing agriculture committee during its recent study of a bill to ban the air export of live horses. Conservative agriculture critic and Alberta Foothills MP John Barlow said some were harassed and bullied and wanted no part of […] Read more
Ag committee passes bill to ban horse exports by air
Canada ships live horses mainly to Japan for slaughter, but the federal government has moved to ban the practice
REGINA — The House of Commons agriculture committee has passed a private member’s bill that would ban the air transport of live horses for slaughter. Bill C-355 now goes back to the House of Commons for third reading, and if passed there would then move to the Senate for more scrutiny. Related stories: Animal Justice […] Read more
VIDEO: CFA delegates want interest-free portion of APP back at higher limit
OTTAWA — Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay said Feb. 27 he couldn’t move the interest-free portion of the Advance Payment Program back up to $350,000. However, he did suggest farmers talk to the finance minister about it. Speaking to delegates at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture annual meeting, the minister referenced the APP while talking […] Read more
