Six national crop organizations are distancing themselves from the federal government’s Sustainable Ag Strategy (SAS). RealAgriculture has confirmed the Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada, Grain Growers of Canada, Pulse Canada, and Soy Canada have informed the government of their withdrawal from the SAS advisory committee. The committee, established in late… Read More
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While at least six of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet ministers have decided over the last few months that they will exit federal politics, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is keeping the door open on running again in the next federal election. At the same time, having served as MP for his Prince Edward Island riding for 36… Read More
The interest-free component of the federal government-backed spring cash advance loan program for farmers is reverting to $100,000 for 2024 after being increased to $250,000 in 2022 and $350,000 last year. Many farmers use spring advances to help cover the cost of planting a new crop, using crop insurance or AgriStability coverage as collateral. Former… Read More
If a report is quietly published on a government website on the Friday before the New Year’s weekend and no one is told about it, is anyone supposed to read it or respond to it? Because that’s what happened with the federal government’s “What We Heard” report after holding consultations a year ago on its… Read More
The federal government has extended Doug Chorney’s appointment as the chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission. Chorney’s three-year term was to expire in December, but the Governor-in-Council has extended it to April 30, 2024. Chorney, who farms at East Selkirk, Man., has agreed to continue in the role until then. The government sought applications… Read More
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and his staff are looking for ways to reduce the federal agriculture budget by three per cent, in line with what’s been asked of other federal departments. That’s one of the pieces of information gleaned from a one-on-one interview with Minister MacAulay, recorded Thursday, Nov. 9. MacAulay says he never dreamed… Read More
Canadian homeowners affected by the Underused Housing Tax (UHT) will have until April 30, 2024 to file their returns for the 2022 calendar year without being charged penalties or interest. Dubbed “transitional relief,” the last-minute extension will allow more time for those impacted to file their UHT returns without penalty, says Minister of National Revenue,… Read More
Half a dozen national farm organizations and their members are raising concerns about unintended consequences from the federal government’s Underused Housing Tax (UHT) that took effect last year. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Canadian Cattle Association, National Cattle Feeders Association, Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, and Canadian Canola… Read More
No, you’re not having a flashback — Lawrence MacAulay, MP for Cardigan-PEI, is back as minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, much to the surprise of many. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled his cabinet July 26 ahead of the fall session of parliament, and spurred by the news of seven ministers not seeking re-election next… Read More
A cabinet shuffle is said to be in the works this week and some media sources are describing it as significant. While many Canadians will have their eyes on higher profile cabinet roles, the interest for rural Canada will be on the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC). Marie-Claude Bibeau has been the minister for… Read More