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Agri-food trade policy is all politics today. What can Canada do?

Reliable, open trade is a pretext for prosperity in Canadian agri-food. But threats are gathering around us- we need different approaches.

Statement from the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

Today, our Government announced that businesses that have been operating out of a non-business banking account can now access the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) by opening a business account.

Government of Canada celebrates 75th anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food was joined by Sonny Perdue, United States Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and Nadine Girault, Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie, Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration and Minister Responsible for the Laurentides Region to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

FCC Drive Away Hunger provides over 17 million meals

Farm Credit Canada (FCC), along with its industry partners and public generosity, have provided over 17 million meals for food banks and feeding programs nationwide, another record-breaking year, despite disruptions caused by the global pandemic.

Get Ready to Show Your 4-H Colours this November

4-H Canada invites you to Show Your 4-H Colours this November with an exciting celebration inviting 4-H supporters to wear green, celebrate, and give back to one of Canada’s most longstanding and impactful youth organizations.