From pulses to power: why plant-based agriculture is smart trade policy
By expanding plant-based production alongside smaller-scale, higher-welfare animal agriculture, Canada can strengthen farm incomes, meet consumer expectations, reduce the pressures of concentrated systems. Diversified operations are often more stable and more connected to local communities.
Food affordability isn’t the problem, it’s a symptom
Canada is well-placed to conquer our agri-food innovation problems; through a strong innovation culture with proven ventures that are ready to scale, a globally respected agriculture and food sector, and a desire to diversify our trade partners.
Farmers must be protected from climate chaos
We are a long way from the worst. Humanity still has a chance to reduce our risks to those to which we can adapt. Still, British Columbia has had staggering losses.
Feeding the world is an economic opportunity
Canada can be an agri-food leader, but to compete globally, producers and industry need access to the latest tools and technology.
The science behind solving food insecurity in Canada
Food security is not simply about supply. It requires adaptability. And adaptability is rooted in ingenuity, advanced through science and translated into practical solutions through research.
With global volatility the new normal, Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector must be resilient, innovative, and competitive
The goal is clear: ensure that Canadian producers and processors are equipped to face emerging risks while capturing new opportunities.
Canada’s family farms are strategic assets, and our tax laws are putting them at risk
Changing the Income Tax Act in this way is a win for government, a win for rural communities, and a win for farming families.
Unleashing Canada’s agricultural potential
Innovation is in Canadian agriculture’s DNA. Our farmers, ranchers, and processors have embraced new varieties, new technologies, and smarter stewardship practices, all while feeding Canadians and millions more people around the world.
It’s time to process what we grow
The public opinion in this area is clear: Canadians see agriculture and food production as central to our economic future. They want stronger domestic supply chains.
New Democrats will always support and defend supply management
Supply management is not a loophole. It is not a handout. It is a deliberate public policy choice that has kept family farms viable, food local, and rural communities strong for more than 50 years.
