The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) completed its 2024 Annual General Meeting on March 21, 2024 in Ottawa with a number of events, meetings and election of a new Board of Directors. The CCA Board heard from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) representatives and were pleased to see that CCA’s partnership lobbying efforts had resulted in…

AGCO has announced the launch of PTx, a new brand representing its precision ag portfolio. PTx combines precision ag technologies from AGCO’s tech stack: Precision Planting and its newest joint venture, PTx Trimble. According to AGCO, the alignment of these brands will support the future development and distribution of next-generation ag technologies for farmers and…

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is calling on the federal government to address workplace shortages and support a robust veterinary workforce. The CVMA represents over 25,00 veterinarians and registered technicians and technologists who provide vital care and services for millions of clients including small and large animals across Canada. The Employment and Social Development…

According to Statistics Canada’s (StatsCan) March 2024 Economic and Social Reports, a simple headcount of Temporary Foreign Worker Program participants may be misleading when determining labour contributions. The report, which delves into the labour force engagement of temporary residents with paid employment in 2019, reveals that despite being an important supply of labour, many temporary…