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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Public spending on agriculture isn’t just about numbers – it’s about impact. How much we spend, where we spend it, and how we spend it all shape Canadian agriculture. Often, the public debate calls for more spending without really looking at how well current programs work or considering whether some existing spending should be reshaped, […]
CAPI recently released the second phase of the inaugural Agri-Food Risk Report, “From Optimism to Realism.” It builds on the first phase, which focused on the 2024 Agri-Food Risk Survey results, and draws insights from CAPI dialogues with industry leaders, policy makers, and other stakeholders. This policy brief highlights from results from the survey and […]
Phase 2 of the Agri-Food Risk Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the opportunities and challenges facing the sector. Building on Phase 1, this report draws insight from four dialogues with industry leaders, policy makers and other stakeholders. The aim of the Agri-Food Risk Report, including the survey and dialogues, was to better understand the […]
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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. […]