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There are growing opportunities for Canada’s agri-food sector globally right now, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. It is critical that we capitalize on these opportunities by understanding what they are and how we are uniquely positioned to fill the gaps. It is also critical that we develop a strong, and actionable strategy to do so. Here […]

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 […]

The threat of tariffs has exposed vulnerabilities in Canadian agri-food, including an export concentration in the US, challenges with innovation and growth and underscores the need for concerted efforts to address these structural issues. This Ag Policy Brief highlights actions governments should consider in the event of tariffs and actions that should be undertaken regardless, […]

The Global Forum on Farm Policy & Innovation (GFFPI) convened its second workshop in Washington D.C., bringing together over 70 participants from 17 countries, including government officials, industry representatives, and trade policy experts. This initiative was built on the inaugural workshop hosted at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris, which focused […]

Note from CAPI: The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) promised that Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World, hosted in partnership with the Centre for Agri-Food Benchmarking, would lead to lively debate about tensions, challenges and opportunities related to sustainability in agriculture and food, and it did not disappoint. It brought together more than 200 leaders […]

Annual Report 2023 – 2024 Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute – Financial Statement – 2023-2024

Phase 1 of CAPI’s inaugural Agri-Food Risk Report included a survey of nearly 550 stakeholders from across Canada including farmers, food processors, government personnel, researchers, industry representatives, and conservation groups. The report is the first phase of CAPI’s Agri-Food Risk Report project, supported by the Global Institute for Food Security, which serves to identify key […]

As climate change accelerates, understanding the unique complexities of Canadian agriculture becomes increasingly important. This report builds upon two recent studies, one published by CAPI and the other by the Centre for Agri-Food Benchmarking, delving deeper into these complexities within the context of achieving net-zero emissions. It emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of […]