QSA's Week in Agri (#4, 2024)
Agri committee debates economic priorities; Senate scrutinizes Bill C-282's trade impact; Canada-Quebec mitigates weather costs; Food safety probe concludes; Tax policies challenge farmers.
Start Date: 2024-10-26
End Date: 2024-11-01
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House Agriculture Committee Discusses Economic Priorities
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food convened on October 29, 2024, to discuss the fall economic statement and its impact on the agriculture sector. Key witnesses included representatives from the Canadian Canola Growers Association and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, who presented recommendations on labor solutions, transportation improvements, and regulatory clarity. The Canadian Cattle Association focused on price insurance and regulatory alignment with the U.S., while CropLife Canada called for reducing red tape to support agricultural innovation. The meeting underscored the need for updated risk management programs to address climate change and competitiveness in agriculture.
Sources: ['Transcripts: parlvu.parl.gc.ca']
