Tag: Canadian Federation Of Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this special World Food Day edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Farm Radio International and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Gertrude Nalubinga Mwebaza with Farm Radio International, and Saskatchewan farmer Jake Leguee for a panel discussion. They discuss: The diversity of agriculture… Read More

As tedious as it may be, there’s a reason producer and industry groups commit time to reviewing bills as they are presented in the House of Commons. Some bills are laser-focused on a particular topic or sector, such as the current Bill C-282 that aims to protect Canada’s supply managed sectors in upcoming trade deals…. Read More

Thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Scott Shelladay, host of The Cow Guy on RFD-TV on the markets; Farmer feedback on the port strike; Adrianne Good with Saskatchewan Agriculture on top tips for getting full value when feeding salvage crops; and, Todd Lewis of Canadian Federation of… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Scott Shelladay the CowGuy from RFDTV to talk markets; Stewart Oke, Director with Alberta Grains on the impact of the strike at the port of Vancouver; Brodie Berrigan and Todd Lewis of Canadian Federation of Agriculture on their… Read More

The impacts of an impending dual rail strike are already being felt by Canada’s export-dependent industries and individual farmers, but the pain is about to get a whole lot worse for businesses and, in turn, Canadians. At a press conference today, several producer groups, including the Grain Growers of Canada, the Canola Council of Canada,… Read More

10 national farm and commodity organizations are raising concerns about the federal government’s plan to increase the capital gains tax inclusion rate and related tax policy changes that were announced in the 2024 budget last month. The organizations, including the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canadian Cattle Association and Grain Growers of… Read More

Incorporated farms in provinces where the federal carbon tax is collected should receive a little more back on their tax return under the “Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses” proposed in the federal budget last week. The federal government said it would “urgently” return more than $2.5 billion in accrued carbon tax revenue going back… Read More

The federal budget introduced by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Tuesday featured changes to how capital gains are taxed, as well as federal funding to develop biofuel production and artificial intelligence, but did not mention many topics and programs farm groups were hoping to see addressed. It also included many previously-announced measures, such as the… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg Radio, LIVE from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture annual general meeting brought to you by MNP. On today’s show hear from Steve Verheul, former chief trade negotiator for Canada and principal of GT Canada, on behind-the-scenes of global trade relationships. Host Shaun Haney is then joined… Read More

It’s time for Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio! On this show with host Lyndsey Smith, we will hear from: Todd Lewis, first vice president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture on the St. Lawrence Seaway value and the impact of the strike happening there; An interview Kelvin Heppner had with Dave Carey on the… Read More