Now that Canadians have made a choice in their next government, there is much work ahead. This election, like most, was light on agri-food policy content. Platforms had some agri-food commitments, but the next Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food will be faced with complex policy files that deserve attention. Like we did for the 2021 […]
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Note from CAPI This report calls for a more inclusive approach to species-at-risk (SAR) conservation on Canada’s agricultural landscapes. Current policies, scientific uncertainty, and limited engagement with producers often result in higher costs and delayed actions. To fix this, the report recommends participatory science—bringing producers, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders into decision-making from the start. […]
Note from CAPI This report explores the economics of farmland use, value, and returns across Canada, using Census of Agriculture data to fill key knowledge gaps. While farmland has appreciated significantly over the past 30 years, rising land values alone don’t deliver sufficient returns for most investors—especially in high-density regions where development pressures distort the […]
Note from CAPI CAPI recognizes the importance of fostering and mentoring the next generation of thought leaders emerging from Doctoral programs across Canada, who are working in multi-disciplinary fields. Through CAPI’s Doctoral Fellowship program, CAPI offers a small, innovative group of young students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and expertise to some of agriculture’s […]
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The agriculture and agri-food sector faces significant risks from weather, markets, and value-chain disruptions. While optimism is a vital component of the sector’s success, there is a need for a heavy dose of realism in an increasingly complex and changing world. A clear strategy is critical to ensure the sector reaches its full potential in […]
Canadian agriculture, and Canada as a whole, is facing an increasingly uncertain trade future. With political uncertainty at home, rising anti-Canadian rhetoric and CUSMA renegotiation threats from the US, and challenging Indo-Pacific trade dynamics, the once-solid cornerstone of Canadian trade and agriculture now seems increasingly unstable. Join CAPI’s next Ag Policy Exchange for a lively […]
This webinar explores the practical application of GHG tools within Canadian agriculture. Panelists including Krista Kapitan, Cedric MacLeod, Dan Lussier, and Brenna Grant explore the effectiveness of current tools, discuss the integration of these tools into farm management systems, and examine the impact of policy frameworks on their adoption. The webinar aims to highlight successful […]
Canadian agriculture and food face big challenges with the potential for very different solutions that lead to very different outcomes for the sector. None of those solutions or outcomes may be the right one, and dialogue and debate are essential to getting better policy outcomes. Instead of shying away from thoughtful debate, the sector should embrace it. […]