Insights and Stories on Federal Government

Federal byelection called in Alberta’s Battle River-Crowfoot riding

Jun. 30, 2025 at 11:17 am CDT

A federal byelection has been called in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot where Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will seek to regain a seat in Parliament.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attend a meeting with G7 leaders and guests, at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025.

Canada rescinds digital services tax to advance stalled trade talks with US

Jun. 30, 2025 at 9:44 am CDT

By Reuters

Bill to protect supply management passes, exporters disappointed

Jun. 24, 2025 at 2:32 pm CDT

By Karen Briere

Toronto MP named agriculture committee chair

Jun. 23, 2025 at 4:04 pm CDT

By Jonah Grignon

Alberta MP resigns, Poilievre will seek seat

Jun. 17, 2025 at 5:20 pm CDT

By Karen Briere

A Canadian flag flies at the top of one of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa.

New house agriculture committee includes four farmers

Jun. 16, 2025 at 2:51 pm CDT

Several farmers are among members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, named on Monday.

By Jonah Grignon

Senator Rob Black speaks at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in September of 2024.

Black tables soil health protection bill in Senate

Jun. 13, 2025 at 2:09 pm CDT

Senator Rob Black sponsored Bill S-230, An Act Respecting the Development of a National Strategy for Soil Health Protection, Conservation and Enhancement. If passed, it would mandate the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and other relevant ministers, to develop a national soil health strategy.

By Jonah Grignon

A distant picture of the Canadian parliament buildings.

Politicians should view decisions with a ‘food lens’ amid trade tensions say experts

Jun. 11, 2025 at 6:02 pm CDT

Politicians should apply a “food lens” to decision-making to protect Canada’s agriculture sector amid trade tensions, some experts say.

By Jonah Grignon

Prime Minister Mark Carney answers a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Carney’s new green agenda

Jun. 11, 2025 at 4:41 pm CDT

While some say Justin Trudeau’s government had a much more hands-on approach to environmental issues, appearing to favour deterrents over incentives, the Carney government’s strategy may be more restrained and integrated with its economic agenda.

By Jonah Grignon

OPINION: Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council a collaborative approach to strengthening food systems

May. 27, 2025 at 11:55 am CDT

The Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council was initially described as a promising example of government engagement. But both it and the Food Policy for Canada have yet to reach their full potential.

By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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