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Heath MacDonald, left, is sworn in as federal agriculture minister at Rideau Hall in Ottawa May 13. Photo: Reuters

Carney’s mandate letter makes no mention of agriculture or food

Some industry members see opportunity in a drive for economic growth; others wish the government would make specific commitments

By Jonah Grignon May 22, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent mandate letter made no mention of agriculture or food, instead focusing on economic issues and Canadian sovereignty. Some in the Canadian agriculture industry see potential for action while others wish for explicit commitments.

Foothills MP John Barlow is returning as shadow minister of agriculture. Photo: Greg Price

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Barlow to return as shadow agriculture minister

Jacques Gourde to replace Steinley as associate minister

By Jonah Grignon May 22, 2025

Foothills MP John Barlow will return to the role of shadow minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food. Lévis—Lotbinière MP Jacques Gourde will take over as associate shadow minister.

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Industry welcomes Heath MacDonald as new agriculture minister

By Jonah Grignon May 14, 2025

Agriculture groups across Canada are congratulating Heath MacDonald on his new role as federal agriculture minister.

Health MacDonald in as agriculture minister

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Heath MacDonald in as agriculture minister

Previous minister Blois out despite popularity among agriculture groups

By Jonah Grignon May 13, 2025

Heath MacDonald was sworn in as minister of agriculture and agri-food as Prime Minister Mark Carney chose his cabinet on May 13.

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Heath MacDonald in as agriculture minister

Previous minister Blois out despite popularity among agriculture groups

By Jonah Grignon May 13, 2025

Heath MacDonald was sworn in as minister of agriculture and agri-food as Prime Minister Mark Carney chose his cabinet on May 13.

Damien C. Kurek, a fifth generation farmer, has represented the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot since 2019. Photo: Damien C. Kurek/Facebook

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Alberta MP to resign so Poilievre can run for seat

By Geralyn Wichers May 2, 2025

Alberta farmer and Conservative MP Damien C. Kurek has announced he will resign so unseated party leader Pierre Poilievre can run in his riding in a by-election.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in the small hours of April 29, 2025, in Ottawa after his Liberal Party won the general election the previous day. Photo: Kyodo/Reuters Connect

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Agriculture groups react to Carney win

Conservatives maintain rural dominance, NDP support collapses as Liberals win minority government

By Jonah Grignon, Karen Briere April 29, 2025

Canadian agricultural groups welcomed Mark Carney’s new minority federal government on Tuesday morning and pushed for immediate action on pressing issues.

As votes rolled in April 28, projections called for Mark Carney’s Liberal Party to fall short of a majority government.

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Agriculture groups react to Carney win

Conservatives maintain rural dominance, NDP support collapses as Liberals win minority government

By Jonah Grignon, Karen Briere April 29, 2025

Canada’s next federal government looks to be a Liberal minority under Mark Carney in what turned out to be a highly split vote April 28.

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Survey says Conservatives farmers’ favourite but some divisions remain

Trade and market access top-billed priority according to University of Calgary study

By Jonah Grignon April 28, 2025

Canadian farmers favour the federal Conservatives by a large margin but there are some regional differences according to a study from the University of Calgary. Trade and market access were named top priorities for the federal election.

April 28, 2025, Halifax, Ns, Canada: Elections Canada signage is seen as voters arrive at a polling station on Election Day in Halifax on Monday, April 28, 2025.

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Canadians head to the polls

Canada’s 2025 federal election day dawns amid renewed ’51st state’ rhetoric from Trump

By Geralyn Wichers April 28, 2025

Canadians, including Canadian farmers, are voting for their next federal government April 28, after an election campaign in which U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and musings about annexing Canada became the central issue.

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California researchers create nitrogen-fixing wheat

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Carney’s mandate letter makes no mention of agriculture or food

Barlow to return as shadow agriculture minister

Industry welcomes Heath MacDonald as new agriculture minister

Heath MacDonald in as agriculture minister

Heath MacDonald in as agriculture minister

Alberta MP to resign so Poilievre can run for seat

Agriculture groups react to Carney win

Agriculture groups react to Carney win

Survey says Conservatives farmers’ favourite but some divisions remain

Canadians head to the polls

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