Problem-solving farmers need supportive government policies
Farming has always come with its risks, but climate change has led to more unpredictable weather patterns and an increased risk of natural disasters. The threat of tariffs from our trading partner to the south has also added extra layers of risk and concern for the industry.
Driving down avoidable food waste in Canada
Tackling food waste is not easy, but, like climate action, it is important. Reducing food waste could help meet the needs of the millions of Canadians who don’t have secure access to enough food to eat.
Are we really supporting our agricultural industry in the face of changing geopolitics and climate?
Improving the resilience of the agricultural industry in Canada is a must. We are already losing farmlands due to urbanization and other developments, and farmers because of the stress of uncertainty and low economic value that they get from their labour.
Canada should use trade uncertainty as catalyst to grow agriculture sector
There have long been signs that our reliance on the U.S. was becoming a risk. The ongoing trade dispute is a wake-up call—business cannot continue as usual.
Growing stronger: strengthening Canada’s agriculture in the face of climate and global challenges
Agriculture is an important contributor to Canada’s economy and way of life, and it is imperative that we innovate to safeguard the stability and success of our food system even as serious and complex threats continue to mount.
We need agricultural intelligence to protect against the threat of avian influenza
As of early March, 30 poultry operations in Canada were dealing with avian influenza outbreaks: 16 in B.C., 10 in Ontario, and one each in Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Trade war with U.S. an opportunity to clean up Canada’s approach to toxic pesticides
When it comes to ensuring pesticide regulations reflect the latest science, Canada is painfully behind the times.
Don’t let Maple MAGAs dictate Canada’s path
Unfortunately, there are many eager to use Trump’s tariff threats as cover to advance a ‘maple-MAGA’ agenda that includes gutting Canadian environmental protections and securing new subsidies for upstream oil and gas.
Canada’s unnecessary carbon tax detour
The climate threat is too important to allow any discipline to mislead us. Carbon taxes are not essential. We need to reduce GHG emissions at a good pace and it’s likely easier if we don’t waste money. Let’s focus on advancing and defending the policies that have a better chance politically.
Losing the consumer carbon tax takes Canada a step backwards
Overall, losing the consumer carbon tax takes Canada a step backwards on its decarbonization journey while also making life harder for low- and middle-income households.
