The implementation of U.S. tariffs on Canadian agricultural products necessitates strategic responses. Explore the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s mitigation plan, including tariff considerations, market access strategies, and government support recommendations.
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Canadian Federation of Agriculture preparation focused on tariff exemptions, producer needs
Tariff cloud silver lining: National unity and potential new opportunities

National farm group asks for increased environmental funding
WHITEHORSE — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture says agri-environmental requirements under the forthcoming Sustainable Agriculture Strategy could cost billions. It wants adequate federal funding to make sure that burden doesn’t all fall on farmers. It also suggested an agriculture disaster relief summit among governments and producers to better plan for extreme weather events before the […] Read more

Carbon exemption bill back in House
REGINA — Bill C-234 was first on the agenda when Parliament returned Jan. 29 as members debated a motion to tell the Senate it was wrong. Ontario Conservative MP Ben Lobb, who introduced Bill C-234 two years ago, is now asking MPs to send a message “that this House disagrees with the amendments made by […] Read more

Producers oppose carbon tax bill amendment
A Senate amendment to a private member’s bill would exempt grain drying but not barn heating and greenhouses
Farm organizations and farmers across the country urge senators to defeat an amendment to Bill C-234 that removed barns and greenhouses from a potential carbon pricing exemption. The proposed changes mean the bill, which would amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, would exempt natural gas and propane used for grain drying but not barn […] Read more