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Supreme Court of Canada Decision on Ontario v. Fraser - Ban on Farm Unions Constitutional

The Supreme Court ruling handed down this morning in the case of Fraser v. Ontario is a great victory for the Attorney General and the farm…

Started by OntAG Admin

0 Apr 29, 2011

GFO: Food VS Fuel: The Debate Is Over. Do you agree with Grain Farmers of Ontario?

  FOOD VS FUEL: THE DEBATE IS OVER GUELPH, ON (April 26, 2011) – A new study released by the Grain Farmers of Ontario should put an end to…

Started by OntAG Admin

2 Apr 29, 2011
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Farmers Matter Video Interview: Stewart Skinner Asks Wayne Easter About The Liberal Party Agriculture Platform.

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0 Apr 25, 2011

Federal Budget: Do you want an election? Do you think anything will change with an election?

I doubt anyone really wants a federal election right now, it is hard to see that much will change politically.  Western Canada is not likel…

Started by Joe Dales

9 Apr 6, 2011
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Check out the Liberal government’s “Rural Canada Matters” strategy

“A Liberal government will be there for flexible, bankable farm programs built from the ‘farm up, not Ottawa down,’” Mr. Ignatieff said at…

Started by Sandra Dales

1 Apr 6, 2011
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Ontario budget delivers new risk management program for Ontario farmers

Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Coalition (OASC)   News Release   For Immediate Release                                                …

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8 Apr 1, 2011
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Mitchell announces Huron meeting for Friday morning?

Anyone have any more information? At the "Black farm"?

Started by John Schwartzentruber

0 Mar 31, 2011

Comment On The Ontario Government's Proposed Agriculture-Wildlife Conflict Strategy Process.

I just saw this today and wondered if anyone was aware of the issues. Thanks, Joe     The Ontario government is proposing an agriculture-wi…

Started by Joe Dales

1 Mar 7, 2011
Reply by Steve Twynstra

What constution?

A woman from Australia, mentioned Canada and as we are suppose to be a Commonwealth. <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" he…

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0 Feb 24, 2011

Food Inc. on the CBC. Did anyone see it and what did you think?

Sandy and I watched Food Inc. on the CBC.  Did anyone else see it?  How did make you feel?   I am not sure how I feel about it, they made s…

Started by Joe Dales

10 Jan 13, 2011
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Industry reactions to Canada’s trade deal with China

China lifted tariffs on canola while keeping levies on pork

USDA Crop Report Shakes Up Grain Markets

The Ag Commodity Corner+ Podcast reviews the bearish USDA report, fund activity, biofuel policy delays, and Canada China trade developments that influenced grain, oilseed, and energy markets during mid-January.

Mexico’s Pork Probe Puts Spotlight on Cross Border Demand and Disease Pressures

Mexico’s December launch of anti dumping and anti subsidy investigations into U.S. pork imports has intensified trade discussions, prompting coordinated responses from USMEF, NPPC, and U.S. trade officials.

Canola industry welcomes significant progress on Chinese tariffs

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) and Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) welcome the announcement made today in Beijing to provide significant tariff relief for Canadian canola seed and meal. Under the agreement reached between Canada and China, tariffs on Canadian canola seed imports are expected to be reduced to 15% as of March 1, 2026, and the current 100% tariffs on canola meal are expected to be removed as of March 1, 2026, until at least the end of the calendar year. “The agreement reached on canola seed and meal is an important milestone in Canada’s trading relationship with China,” says Chris Davison, CCC President & CEO. “The Canadian canola industry has been clear since the outset that these tariffs are a political issue requiring a political solution. We are pleased to see significant progress in restoring market access for seed and meal and will continue to build on this development by working to achieve permanent and complete tariff relief, including for canola o

Prime Minister Carney forges new strategic partnership with the People's Republic of China focused on energy, agri-food, and trade

In a more divided and uncertain world, Canada is building a stronger, more independent, and more resilient economy. To that end, Canada's new government is working with urgency and determination to diversify our trade partnerships and catalyse massive new levels of investment. As the world's second-largest economy, China presents enormous opportunities for Canada in this mission. To forge a new Canada-China partnership, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, visited Beijing, the People's Republic of China, this week. This marked the first visit to China by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2017. In Beijing, Prime Minister Carney met with the President of China, Xi Jinping, the Premier of China, Li Qiang, and the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, Zhao Leji. After their meeting, Prime Minister Carney and President Xi released a joint statement outlining the pillars of Canada and China's new strategic partnership. Central to this new partnership is a

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