School food advocates hopeful program will survive fall budget cuts, but say Ontario falling short of ‘all in’
Despite receiving the largest share of the promised $1-billion over five years, Ontario ranks second last in provincial spending per student on school food programs.
AI can’t save farming if our soils keep dying
A new report and bill from the Senate provide an opening to create a national soil strategy that protects our agricultural future while enabling technology to deliver on its promise.
Treat agriculture as national defence with a strong water strategy
Canada may be rich in fresh water, but abundance does not equal security. Management is fragmented across jurisdictions, and shared river systems, especially in the Prairies, face mounting pressure.
Supply management works well for Canadians
The system guarantees an adequate supply of dairy, eggs, turkey, and chicken—held to national health and safety standards—to Canadians at a reasonable price.
Pea and canola sector stress urgent action needed to resolve China trade dispute as harvest approaches
‘Time is of the essence, and we can’t stress that enough,’ says Pulse Canada president Greg Cherewyk.
Canada should eliminate its supply management system—with or without Trump
As the experience of our other allies clearly shows, governments can reform the dairy industry to the benefit of both consumers and farmers.
Carney: don’t gamble with Canada’s food security
Inspectors, scientists, technicians, and support staff ensure the food we eat is safe, the farms we rely on are supported, and the agricultural economy remains strong—but they can’t do more with less.
Rural Canada: a national barometer and strategic economic imperative
The stakes are high. Seizing this moment requires vision—one that looks beyond electoral maps and embraces rural Canada as a cornerstone of our future economic prosperity.
Why we must defend supply management
If supply management were sacrificed to satisfy Donald Trump, life in rural Canada would be turned upside down.
Turning the tables on ‘Positive Nutrition’
Positive Nutrition encourages individuals to view eating as an opportunity to nourish the body and mind by focusing on the abundance of nutrients and foods we should incorporate for optimal health.
