The value of Canadian farmland maintained its upward trajectory in 2024, rising by 9.3 per cent according to the latest FCC Farmland Values Report. This increase, while slightly lower than the 11.5 per cent growth seen in 2023, underscores the persistent demand for farmland value despite pressures on commodity prices. J.P. Gervais, FCC’s Chief Economist,…

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has announced the launch of the new $3-million Producer Mental Wellbeing Initiative (PMWI). This 3-year initiative, delivered in partnership with the Privy Council Office’s Impact Canada, aims to bring forward collaborative solutions that use creative, data-based approaches to improve the wellbeing of producers, reduce the stigma around mental health in…

Alberta’s government has introduced new legislation aimed at expanding and diversifying the agriculture sector while fostering the growth of the biogas industry. The proposed updates to the Bill 44: Agricultural Operation Practices Act are designed to reduce waste, enable farmers to use organic materials as fertilizer supplements, and attract investment that creates jobs. The act…

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced that the Government of Canada will increase the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program to $250,000 for the 2025 program year. This means the government will cover the interest on this portion of the advances for producers. The Advance Payments Program (APP) provides producers with access to low-cost…

In a ceremony held at Rideau Hall and presided over by Governor General Mary Simon, Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, was sworn in alongside members of the 30th Canadian Ministry. This new Cabinet, described as leaner and more focused, includes a mix of returning ministers, seasoned leaders, and fresh voices, all aimed at addressing…

In response to the United States’ recent imposition of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products, the Canadian government has announced a series of retaliatory measures. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, and Innovation Minister François-Phillipe Champaign outlined the country’s strategy to counter these tariffs, which they described as…

The Canadian government is taking significant steps to protect rural communities and the pork industry from the threat of African Swine Fever (ASF). Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Lawrence MacAulay, revealed a funding commitment of up to $567.16 million to support hog producers if key export markets for Canadian pork and live pigs…

On March 7, 2025, federal, provincial, and territorial Ministers of Agriculture met to discuss the evolving trade relationship between Canada and the United States. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and Ron Kostyshyn, Manitoba Minister of Agriculture, led the meeting, focusing on the impacts of recent tariffs. Building on their February discussions, the…

China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has concluded it’s anti-discrimination investigation against Canada, which began in September 2024 following the Canadian government’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. As a result, China’s State Council Tariff Commission will impose a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola oil, canola meal, and several other agricultural commodities…

As of March 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. A 25 percent tariff will be applied to most goods imported from Canada and Mexico. Initially set for February 4, 2025, these tariffs were postponed to March 4 following negotiations with Canadian Prime Minister Justin…