Federal Politics: What Federal Party Best Serves Farmers, Agriculture and Rural Communities? Webcast Debate on Sept 30, 2015.

National Agriculture Leaders Debate to be held

September 30

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture will be hosting a National Agriculture Leaders debate in lead up to the Federal Election. The debate will highlight issues facing Canadian farmers and give an opportunity for each party to outline its platform positions as they pertain to Canada's farm and food future.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT

WHO:
• Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Hon.Gerry Ritz
• Malcolm Allen, NDP Agriculture Critic
• Mark Eyking, Liberal Agriculture Critic
• Bruce Hyer, Deputy Leader, Green Party
• Bloq Québécois, representative TBC

WHERE: Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel, the Laurier Room

RSVP & WEBCAST REGISTRATION: Please register in advance for the webcast and RSVP if attending in person. Registration information, as well as details on farmers' priorities for the upcoming election, can be viewed here.

Debate questions will be posed via pre-taped video segments from farmers across Canada.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is the country's largest national general farm organization. Its members include provincial general farm organizations, national and inter-provincial commodity organizations - representing over 200,000 Canadian farmers and farm families through its members. Founded in 1935 to provide Canada's farmers with a single voice in Ottawa, the CFA works on behalf of Canada's farmers to ensure the continued development of a viable and vibrant agriculture and agri-food industry in Canada.