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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 […]

This report explores the application and effectiveness of on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) estimation tools as the Canadian agricultural sector strives towards net-zero emissions by 2050. The report examines selected domestic and international GHG tools, assessing their relevance and utility for the Canadian agricultural landscape. It further identifies the significant role these tools could play in […]

This report looks into the European Union (EU) Sustainability Policy and evaluates its impact on Canadian agricultural exports. It reviews the EU targets and objectives with respect to climate change policies. It evaluates the EU Green Deal and its process of policy implementation, in particular with respect to agriculture, in combination with the implementation of […]

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 this program, CAPI offers a small, innovative group of young students the opportunity to apply their new found knowledge and expertise to some of agriculture’s most critical policy […]

Are trade policy and agricultural sustainability on a collision course? Or can a new form of trade policy enhance agricultural sustainability? These questions arise as the growing prevalence of sustainability measures by countries worldwide can lead to barriers to agriculture trade and unintended consequences for productivity, sustainability and the environment. The issue of achieving sustainability […]

CAPI undertook this White Paper initiative to provide a better understanding of the effects of animal agriculture, from the broadest of perspectives, so that an audience involved in the policy dialogue – but not necessarily ensconced in animal agriculture – could identify and understand the essential strategic elements in a holistic manner, and so that […]

CAPI undertook a White Paper initiative to provide a better understanding of the effects of animal agriculture, from the broadest of perspectives, so that an audience involved in the policy dialogue – but not necessarily ensconced in animal agriculture – could identify and understand the essential strategic elements in a holistic manner, and so that […]

Water security, food security, and national security are inextricably linked. This is because agriculture – the driver of food security – is limited by water quantity, quality, and availability. While Canadians often consider water to be an abundant natural resource, around the world pressures including increasing demand and climate change are demonstrating how precarious agriculture’s […]

With a total area larger than France or California, Saskatchewan is not just the breadbasket of Canada – it is one of the world’s food baskets. With a population of 1.2 million, it boasts oil, gas, uranium, and potash. The province has been incubating the Lake Diefenbaker irrigation project for 50 years. This project, poised […]

Following years of disruption, driven by a pandemic, climate change and extreme weather, geopolitics and more, there is increasing concern about the reliability of supply chains. Rather than the historic focus on lean, just-in-time, high-efficiency and low-cost supply chains, there is an emphasis in the public and private sectors about understanding threats, monitoring resilience, and […]