Housing crisis hitting migrant agricultural workers in Canada
In jam-packed bunkhouses, some workers lacked secure storage for their belongings or even a free chair to sit and eat their meals. Several individuals reported sharing a bedroom with six to eight other workers.
Food security concerns will become more prominent, and the world needs Canadian agriculture
As an industry predominantly located in rural communities with seasonal labour needs, Canadian farmers cannot find enough workers to realize agriculture’s full potential.
Growing our role on the world stage: the importance of Canadian agriculture globally
The Liberal government is punishing Canadian agriculture with punitive taxes and regulations which are making our farm families uncompetitive and financially unstable, writes Conservative MP John Barlow.
Nurturing Canada’s agricultural future: a call for a long-term vision
The past few years have seen an unprecedented surge in the prices of essential agricultural inputs, including fuel, fertilizer, feed, machinery, pesticides, land, and labour. This surge has placed tremendous pressure on the shoulders of farmers and stakeholders across the agri-food value chain.
On the future of agriculture and agri-food
We’re lagging far behind when it comes to investment in research and development, in both agriculture and agri-food.
We have the power to shape a food system for both people and the planet
We are facing interdependent challenges that call for a shift in our agri-food system. And there is one way forward: the One Health way.
We need to get better at putting data to work for Canadians, and ensuring policy intent matches outcomes
Better use of data is essential to meeting Canadians’ expectations of the government and delivering strong outcomes for individuals, families, communities, and the economy.
Energy
Harness the potential of hydrogen to empower Canada’s future
The production and use of hydrogen in Canada not only promises environmental benefits, but also holds the key to job creation and economic prosperity.
The Greener Homes Grant sent the right signal at the right time—it’s vital it gets a reboot
The broader Greener Homes Initiative is smart political calculus that combines support for Canadians, emissions reductions, and job creation in one tidy package.
