Policy wonks say trimming 15 per cent from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s budget may not be a bad thing.
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A bright side to AAFC farm research cuts?
Cuts to federal agriculture research and departments could mean leaner, more effective operations, former government official argues
Ultra-processed foods are danger to global public health, experts warn
Ultra-processed foods are a major public health threat that must be urgently addressed, according to a new series of papers authored by 43 global experts in the Lancet medical journal.
Trade tensions boosted confidence in Canadian food system, report shows
U.S. tariff threats have boosted Canadians’ view of the nation’s food system according to the 2025 public trust report from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity. Trust in Canadian farmers remains high but has been eclipsed by trust in scientists.
CFIA says regulatory changes will cut agricultural red tape
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is set to make seven regulatory changes to cut red tape around agricultural production.
CFIA raw poultry policy to tighten food safety
Canadian poultry slaughterhouses will have to test carcasses for pathogens before chilling when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s new pre-chill policy comes into force Dec. 1, 2025.
CFIA raw poultry policy to tighten food safety
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s pre-chill microbiological monitoring program for raw poultry comes into force Dec. 1, 2025
Canadian poultry slaughterhouses will have to test carcasses for pathogens before chilling when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s new pre-chill policy comes into force Dec. 1, 2025.
Artificial intelligence could cut down food recalls — or make them explode
Artificial intelligence could nip food regulation non-compliance at the bud, but it could also detect more issues, leading to more recalls
Artificial intelligence could nip food regulation non-compliance at the bud, but it could also detect more issues, leading tomore recalls.
Trump administration aims to make faster meat processing permanent
Agency plans rulemaking to formalize speed increases
Chicago/Washington | Reuters – The Trump administration said on Mar. 17 that it plans to permanently allow U.S. poultry and pork processing plants to operate more quickly, raising concerns among advocacy groups about worker health and food safety. The U.S. Department of Agriculture decision is a victory for meat companies and industry associations such as the National Chicken
Next round of food safety, traceability funding open
Farmers and processors among businesses eligible for reimbursement on pre-approved equipment
Farmers, agri-food businesses in Manitoba can get government to foot part of the bill for food safety and traceability equipment under a new round of S-CAP funding.
Meat from cloned animals sparks debate
Is a cloned cow any different from a conventionally conceived cow when it comes to meat? Canadian officials suggest not
Canadian officials suggest it's time to loosen regulations on meat and animal products from cloned livestock or their descendants.
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