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Carney election could change agriculture priorities ahead of federal election

Mar. 10, 2025 at 9:32 am CDT

Mark Carney has been elected as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and will become the next Prime Minister of Canada. Carney’s victory was certified Sunday evening, as the former Bank of Canada governor took 85 per cent of the vote among Liberals

Tariffs – where do we stand now?

Mar. 7, 2025 at 5:24 pm CST

By Jeff Melchior

Tariffs Day 4 | Combing through the wreckage

Mar. 7, 2025 at 4:53 pm CST

By Gord Gilmour

Farmer walks toward an air seeder with a blue sky above.

Federal government offers farmers relief but may not go far enough, says expert

Mar. 7, 2025 at 3:41 pm CST

By Jonah Grignon

Former Prairie agricultural agency gains historic designation

Mar. 7, 2025 at 2:50 pm CST

By Karen Briere

Buyer found for bankrupt Ram Industries assets

Mar. 7, 2025 at 2:32 pm CST

The company was placed in receivership last June, ordered bankrupt in late January and on Feb. 27 the Court of King's Bench approved the sale to 102203996 Saskatchewan Ltd. for an undisclosed price.

By Karen Briere

Canada launches anti-dumping investigation on U.S. renewable diesel

Mar. 7, 2025 at 1:46 pm CST

Canada will investigate whether imports of U.S. renewable diesel are being dumped and subsidized, the Canadian Border Service Agency announced on Thursday.

By Geralyn Wichers

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariff reprieve is short-term move, duties may rise over time

Mar. 7, 2025 at 12:03 pm CST

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the reprieve given to Mexico and Canada on tariffs is a short-term measure and tariffs could go up over time.

By David Lawder Reuters Susan Heavey

View of the Canadian parliament building from across the river.

Canada launches $5 billion program to help exporters reach new markets

Mar. 7, 2025 at 11:41 am CST

Canada is launching a $5 billion program to help Canadian exporters reach new markets as part of a suite of measures to support businesses and workers in response to U.S. tariffs.

By Reuters

Canada suspends imports from biggest US pork processing plant

Mar. 7, 2025 at 10:47 am CST

Canada has suspended imports from the biggest U.S. pork processing plant, a facility run by Smithfield Foods in Tar Heel, North Carolina, the company said on Friday.

By Reuters Tom Polansek