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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 Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced immediate import restrictions following a recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Hungary and Slovakia. These measures are crucial to protect Canada’s livestock and mitigate the economic impact of a potential FMD outbreak in the country. FMD susceptible species: Affected commodities: Products and by-products from…

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…

Last week, the province of Alberta unveiled Budget 2025, with some investments aimed at transforming the agricultural sector. RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, detailed the province’s strategic initiatives to advance agricultural research and bolster small and medium-sized enterprises. In a recent statement, Minister Sigurdson emphasized the province’s strategic focus on transforming the…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced that the redesigned National Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) surveillance program will take effect on March 7, 2025. Samples collected before March 6, 2025, will continue to be processed under the current program, including applicable incentives. However, samples collected on or after March 7, 2025, will be processed…

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has announced the purchase of 500,000 doses of GSK’s human vaccine against avian influenza as a part of its ongoing efforts to safeguard public health. This proactive measure aims to protect individuals at higher risk of exposure to avian influenza, particularly those in close contact with infected animals….