A truck at the U.S. – Canada border. PHOTO: FILE

Canada’s trade deficit narrows in March

Exports to U.S. dropped 6.6 per cent, almost compensated by exports to rest of the world

Canada's trade deficit narrowed to C$506 million in March, beating expectations as imports fell at a faster rate than the drop in exports, data showed on Tuesday.






Canada’s canola industry is working with the U.S. Canola Association to provide better data on canola’s nitrous oxide emissions, to help the oilseed meet sustainability thresholds for U.S. biofuel production.

Push for U.S. biofuel boost welcome news for sector

‘Big Oil’ joins U.S. biofuel and farm groups in their call for a big increase to biobased-diesel mandate

‘Big Oil’ joins U.S. biofuel and farm groups in their call to increase biobased-diesel mandate, which might be good news for Canadian oilseed growers, depending on how the trade winds blow.


Tariffs and trade, business risk management and a lack of spotlight on agricultural issues are all top of farmer minds as Canada goes into its next federal election.

THE FARM VOTE: Farmers run down priorities ahead of the 2025 Canadian federal election

Canadian farmers are worried about trade, business risk management and how much attention agriculture is getting from politicians, among other issues, as Canada enters the final countdown before the 2025 federal election

Canadian farmers are worried about trade, business risk management and how much attention agriculture is getting from politicians, among other issues, as Canada enters the final countdown before the 2025 federal election.

A lack of availablility for interprovincial trade in Canada is harmful to the industry at a time when global trade is uncertain.

Look within for greater success

Internal barriers are thwarting domestic opportunities especially in food production

The handicap of interprovincial trade is hurting Canada’s ability to move commodities across the country at a time where global trade is uncertain.