Rail companies, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway (CN), have announced that employees unionized under Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) will be locked out on August 22, 2024, if a settlement isn’t reached. This decision follows a ruling by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) that no services need to be maintained…

Alberta’s Local Food Week is set to take place from August 14-20, highlighting the contributions of local farmers, ranchers, and food processors. In a statement released on August 12, 2024, Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, emphasized the importance of supporting local food producers during this week. “Alberta is known around the world…

The Canadian beef industry is rolling out an update on its 2020-24 National Beef Strategy, highlighting achievements over the past two years. The National Beef Strategy was brought to fruition by Canadian Beef Advisors to collectively capitalize on opportunities. It has offered guidance despite supply chain challenges such as droughts, feed shortages, and post-pandemic recovery….

The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) is introducing 11 Principles for Sustainable Trade to help government and interested stakeholders as they engage in policy discussions at the intersection of trade and sustainability. The principles, included below, address the dual challenge of feeding a growing population and protecting the environment. Greg Northey, president of CAFTA, says…