Animal rights advocates challenge the constitutionality of Ontario’s Security from Trespass Act, arguing it stifles undercover exposés and infringes on Charter freedoms; government defends the law as targeting trespass, not speech.
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Ontario ag-gag appeal concludes, court ruling pending
Animal advocates argue law violates free expression; province defends focus on trespass, not speech
Six agriculture leaders named Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
The six 2025 Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees range from long-serving farm policy makers to researchers and business leaders
The six 2025 Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees range from long-serving farm policy makers to researchers, agriculture advocates and food business leaders.
Beef farmers want fair shake for livestock price insurance
The government cost shares funding for crop insurance; beef producers say livestock insurance options should get the same treatment
The government cost shares funding for crop insurance in Canada; beef producers say livestock insurance options should get the same treatment.
Court made a tough but necessary call in B.C. ostrich cull due to avian flu
Disease control is a messy business. But leaving it uncontrolled is messier still.
Laura Rance looks at the issue of an ostrich cull in British Columbia through the lens of its impact on farmers throughout the country.
AgriStability deadline extended
The deadline for enrollment in the 2025 AgriStability program has been extended to July 31 from April 30.
World is changing; agriculture must do the same
Agriculture policy in Canada needs a generational change, not just short-term solution
Agriculture policy in Canada needs a generational change, not just short-term solution.
Canada’s agriculture trade policy needs redo, summit attendees told
It’s time to go back to the drawing board on Canadian agri-trade policy, University of Calgary expert says
With tariffs looming, Canada’s farmers need the nation to go back to the drawing board on agri-trade policy, University of Calgary expert says
Beef producers bring wolf predation back into spotlight
Beef producers say wolves are taking their cattle and they want more action and better insurance; the province says new measures should help
Manitoba beef producers want more action on problem predators and better insurance after loosing cattle to wolves; the province says new measures should help
Agriculture bracing for ‘seismic shift’ in wheat breeding
If Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is backing away from wheat breeding, what does the future of variety development look like?
If Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada backs away from wheat breeding, what does the future of variety development for the cereal crop look like?
Canadian Beef Advisors unveil five-year national strategy
The new 2025-2030 national beef strategy includes trade challenges, sustainability and global opportunities for Canadian beef
The new 2025-2030 national beef strategy includes trade challenges, sustainability and global opportunities for Canadian beef.
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