How One Federal Agency Became a Flashpoint of Last Week's Ag Leaders' Debate

How One Federal Agency Became a Flashpoint of Last Week's Ag Leaders' Debate

At last week’s Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) agriculture leaders’ debate held April 17, one name kept coming up—and it wasn’t the prime minister’s. It was the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Normally operating behind the scenes, CFIA found itself thrust into the spotlight as party leaders and agriculture critics across the political spectrum blamed it for everything from sluggish innovation to strangled trade. What emerged was…

National Agricultural Leaders’ Debate shows parties’ priorities for the agriculture sector - Fruit & Vegetable Magazine

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) hosted the Agriculture Leaders’ Debate on April 17. The debate brought together federal political party representatives to address the most pressing issues facing Canadian agriculture today. Participants for the debate included: NDP – Heather Ray Bloc Québécois – Yves Perron Conservative party – John Barlow Liberal party – Kody Blois Green Party of Canada – Maria Rodriguez The debate was moderated by…