Canadian farmers are renegotiating livestock contracts with U.S. buyers and finding local markets for crops they previously planned to sell south of the border to minimize the economic hit from potential new U.S. tariffs.
Facing Trump tariffs on piglets and crops, Canadian farmers revise sales plans
Australia, EU canola prices rally as adverse weather crushes supply
Canadian prices will have to rise to ration demand, analyst says
Canola oilseed prices in Australia and Europe have risen by around 20 per cent since the start of March due to tight supply and a rally in vegetable oil markets, with further gains expected as buyers remain reluctant to switch to cheaper soybeans.
Canada agriculture minister says beef, dairy in focus with Trump
Bilateral beef trade and Canada's dairy supply management system are top trade issues Canadian Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is prepared to confront with the incoming Trump administration, he said on Monday.
Montreal port employers threaten shutdown
Port of Montreal terminal operators have threatened to shut down most operations as of Sunday after providing a "final, comprehensive offer" to the longshore union.
Labor dispute stops canola oil, forestry exports from West Coast
Canada's exports of canola oil and forest products from West Coast ports, including the Port of Vancouver, have halted due to a labor dispute, producers said on Thursday.
West coast ports shutdown enters second day
The British Columbia ports labour dispute continued on Tuesday, impacting exports at Canada's biggest port in Vancouver with no sign of negotiating progress.
Vancouver port employer could shut out foremen, grain will not be hit
Port of Vancouver foremen will be locked out on Monday unless they scrap a proposed strike, employers at Canada's biggest port said on Friday, but grain handling would not be affected.
Saskatchewan Party retains power in provincial election
Premier Scott Moe's right-of-center Saskatchewan Party is extending its hold on power in the province after winning a small majority in Monday's election, preliminary results showed on Tuesday.
Canada’s immigration cuts could hurt labor pool, industry groups say
Immigration cuts, meant to ease strained housing and social services, could hurt the country's labor pool, some industry groups said yesterday.
Canada’s productivity decline to hit farmers
FCC chief economist wants a return to agriculture’s productivity growth glory days
FCC chief economist wants a return to agriculture's productivity growth glory days.