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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. […]

In this webinar CAPI’s 2022-2024 doctoral fellows present findings from their research report titled “A Roadmap to Support Decision Making on the Implementation of Vertical Farming in Canada” and engage in discussion surrounding policy considerations for implementing vertical farming in Canada. The third cohort of CAPI Doctoral Fellows (2022-2024) was tasked with focusing their research […]

This webinar explored the crucial role of women in agri-food enterprises. Sandra Mark discussed the challenges faced by women food entrepreneurs and the initiatives undertaken by the Small Scale Food Processors Association and its network to overcome industry and policy barriers, with a focus on the Women’s Enterprise Strategy funding support. Alison Sunstrom emphasized the […]

In an era when global food systems face unprecedented challenges, understanding the crucial role of regional food systems is paramount. This webinar, “The Missing Middle: Policy Intervention on Regional Food Systems,” delved into the pivotal intersection of policy and regional agriculture. It explored how policymakers can bridge the gap between large-scale agricultural production and local […]

This webinar was presented in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity. It was funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada under the AgriCommunication Program. Webinar recording.

Sustainability, trade and ag policy are colliding around the world. Join moderator Tyler McCann, Managing Director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute and an expert panel to explore the collision and what it may mean for Canadian agriculture and food. In a world marked by evolving trade dynamics and heightened sustainability concerns, the relationship between […]