The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) welcomed the announcement by tMinister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) that the Government of Canada will extend the $250,000 interest free threshold under the Advance Payments Program (APP) for the 2026 program year. “This is a positive step that ensures farmers continue to have access to … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture marked February 8 as Food Freedom Day, the point when the average Canadian household has earned enough income to cover its annual grocery bill. The group reports Canadians spent 10.8 per cent of disposable income on food in 2025, unchanged from the previous year, but warns affordability pressures are far greater … Read more
As part of the official visit to Mexico by Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI), representatives from the private agri-food sectors of both countries held the “Mexico-Canada Agribusiness Dialogue” to strengthen collaboration and commercial ties between the two nations. The dialogue, organized by Consejo Nacional Agropecuario (CNA) and the Canadian Federation of … Read more