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  • Canada and Ontario Investing Nearly $1 Million to Protect Farmers and Food Processors
  • Federal committee calls for reversal of Lacombe agricultural research centre closure
  • Federal government scraps plan to close CFIA food testing lab

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news.ontario.ca /2 weeks ago

Canada and Ontario Investing Nearly $1 Million to Protect Farmers and Food Processors

Provincial and federal funding will help Ontario’s agri-food sector access modern farming solutions to stay competitive and resilient in the global market

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Federal committee calls for reversal of Lacombe agricultural research centre closure

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada said earlier this year it's closing three research and development centres, including the one in Lacombe, plus four satellite research farms.

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realagriculture.com /1 month ago

Federal government scraps plan to close CFIA food testing lab

The Canadian government has reversed its plan to shut down a Canadian Food Inspection Agency laboratory in Quebec, according to the union that represents most of the workers at the...

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realagriculture.com /3 weeks ago

Federal ag committee calls on government to reverse AAFC closures

The House of Commons agriculture committee is calling on the federal government to halt and reverse its plan to shutter seven Agriculture and Agri-food Canada research facilities a...

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realagriculture.com /1 month ago

Upcoming bill will give CFIA and Health Canada a mandate to consider food cost: Liberals' spring economic update

The Carney government says it plans to update federal laws around food production and pest control products so that future decisions by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Heal...

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realagriculture.com /1 month ago

New data sheds light on financial picture behind AAFC closures

The Canadian government expects to reduce annual spending on operations by $27 million following the closure of seven Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research facilities. N...

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news.ontario.ca /1 month ago

Province Introducing Legislation to Protect and Strengthen Ontario’s Agri-Food Sector

Government updating Grow Ontario Strategy and taking next steps to build a stronger, more competitive and more resilient agri-food sector

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foodsafetynews.com /4 weeks ago

Canada and UK support food safety projects

Canada has announced support for a program designed to strengthen food safety and plant and animal health.Funding of CAD $500,000 (U.S. $366,000) to the Standards and Trade Develop...

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realagriculture.com /1 week ago

New initiative set to test and validate agtech innovation on Canadian farms

Canadian farmers are being introduced to a new national initiative designed to help bridge one of agriculture’s biggest technology gaps: proving whether new agtech innovation and t...

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realagriculture.com /3 weeks ago

CFIA publishes updated Plant Breeders' Rights regulations

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations to encourage innovation, investment, research, and competitiveness in Canada’s agricul...

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realagriculture.com /4 weeks ago

"Unprecedented" engagement: Health minister opens door to reducing ag regulatory burden

Canada’s federal Health Minister stepping directly into an agriculture forum—and signalling openness to regulatory change—marks a notable shift in tone between government and the a...

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news.ontario.ca /4 days ago

Province Investing $7 Million to Protect Ontario’s Agri-Food Sector

New funding will help Ontario’s agri-food sector access modern farming solutions to stay competitive and resilient in the global market

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realagriculture.com /1 month ago

Policy Brief: Modernizing Canada's approach to agriculture risk management

The risks facing Canadian producers have been changing and are getting worse. The January 2026 Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index highlighted that 75% of respondents expect more risk...

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realagriculture.com /1 week ago

Alberta Canola still calling for China tariff compensation

Alberta’s canola producer organization is calling on the federal government to compensate farmers for financial losses tied to the trade dispute with China. In a letter sent May 8...

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allthecanadianpolitics.tumblr.com /1 month ago

The federal government has launched a trade inquiry on global imports of frozen and canned…

Ottawa launches trade inquiry into imported frozen, canned vegetables - National | Globalnews.caThe federal government has launched a trade inquiry on global imports of frozen and...

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news.ontario.ca /1 month ago

Province Protecting and Expanding Ontario Farmland

Government restricting the international acquisition of provincial farmland and supporting agricultural expansion in northern Ontario

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realagriculture.com /1 week ago

Regulation and innovation with Pierre Petelle | The Truth About Ag

In this episode of The Truth About Ag, hosts Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout are joined by Pierre Petelle, president and CEO of CropLife Canada, for a discussion on regulation, inno...

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realagriculture.com /1 month ago

FARM Act pitched as a no-cost red-tape reduction and food security solution for Liberal majority

As planters and air seeders begin to roll, a different kind of groundwork is being laid in Ottawa. Bill C-273, the Facilitating Agricultural Regulatory Modernization Act—or simply,...

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Consultations with Sask. producers ‘an opportunity’ for collaboration, says minister

Canada's agriculture minister is meeting with stakeholders from Saskatchewan's agriculture sector to consult on its new industry policy framework for the years to come.

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realagriculture.com /1 month ago

PMRA renamed "Pesticides Regulatory Directorate"

Canada's pesticide regulator has a new name as of April 1, 2026. Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (better known as PMRA) is now the Pesticides Regulatory Directora...

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realagriculture.com /1 week ago

Livestock vs. Crops: Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index shows financial divide between the sectors

In 2026, farmers and ranchers have faced both expected and unexpected challenges and opportunities. Analyzing the April 2026 Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index results reveals a clear...

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realagriculture.com /1 month ago

Why innovation stalls before the farm, and how to fix it | Ag Policy Connection-Final Mile crossover

Bridging the gap between research and real-world impact remains one of Canadian agriculture’s most persistent challenges. Now, this crossover episode of Ag Policy Connection and Th...

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realagriculture.com /1 month ago

Ag Policy Exchange: Rethinking Canada's agricultural risk management

Canada’s approach to agricultural risk management is facing growing pressure as producers navigate a more volatile and complex operating environment. In this Ag Policy Exchange web...

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realagriculture.com /1 month ago

Interest-free portion of cash advances maintained at $250 thousand for 2026

The federal government is extending the higher interest-free portion on cash advances for 2026. Coinciding with the start of the government's new fiscal year on April 1, Agricultur...

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