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July 21, 2026

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Feds launch $20m food security fund as part of its National Food Security Strategy

Tim Parent June 19, 2026

The federal government has launched a $20 million program to help Canada's most vulnerable have access…

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Competition Bureau launches review of Canada’s food supply chain amid affordability concerns

Tim Parent June 17, 2026

The Competition Bureau is launching an examination of the country's food supply chain as rising grocery…

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Agriculture groups welcome Canada’s commitment to a National Food Security Strategy

Tim Parent June 16, 2026

Several agricultural groups across Canada are welcoming news of a National Food Security Strategy announced by…

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Ottawa unveils first National Food Security Strategy with $3B investment

Tim Parent June 12, 2026

Canada launches a $3-billion National Food Security Strategy aimed at boosting food production, grocery competition and…

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FCC leads $5B investment push in Canadian agriculture and food

Tim Parent February 13, 2026

Farm Credit Canada leads coalition that plans to inject up to $5 billion into Canadian agriculture…

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Survey Asks Albertans to Weigh In on Access to Local Food

Tim Parent January 11, 2026

How easy is it to find local food in Alberta? That's what a new survey by Alberta's…

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Canadian Families to Spend Nearly $1,000 More on Food in 2026

Tim Parent December 5, 2025

Canada's Food Price Report 2026 shows rising grocery costs will continue to test household budgets, with…

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Public Trust in Canada’s Food System Growing: CCFI

Craig Lester October 29, 2025

The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity says Canadians are feeling more confident about the country’s food…

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‘The $12-Billion Trade Shift’: FCC Report Maps Out Food Export Diversification

Olivia Taylor October 5, 2025

Canadian farmers have a $12-billion opportunity to diversify exports beyond the U.S., according to a new…

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Farming Smarter Opens Its Doors for Alberta Open Farm Days

Tim Parent August 12, 2025

Farming Smarter will once again take part in Alberta Open Farm Days by opening its location…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 3 – July 28 – Canada’s Food System, A Unique Ag Research Platform and A Great Ag Extension

Craig Lester July 28, 2025

In this week's podcast, we talk about the Canada Food System initiative, the revamped Crop Diversification…

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Canada’s Food System Aims to Show the Real Story Behind Every Bite

Tim Parent July 27, 2025

Canada's Food System believes it's time to rethink what it really takes to get food on…

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Seven Students Awarded CABEF Scholarships for Agricultural Excellence

Craig Lester June 15, 2025

Seven students from across Canada have received $2,500 scholarships to support their post-secondary studies in agriculture…

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Federal Agriculture Candidates Debate Sector’s Future in CFA-Led Forum

Craig Lester April 20, 2025

Federal candidates debated the future of Canadian ag during the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s Agriculture Leaders’…

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Tariffs has Alberta’s Food Industry Already Feeling the Pressure

Tim Parent March 4, 2025

The tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Canada and Mexico are shaking up Alberta's…

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What Can We Learn from the World’s Oldest Farming Market Traditions?

Tim Parent February 16, 2025

What can we learn from the world's oldest farming market traditions? Local food systems aren’t just about…

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Harvesting Ambition: Inspiring Young Women to Explore Careers in Ag

Tim Parent December 29, 2024

Nearly 80 young women from across southern Alberta gathered at Lethbridge Polytechnic to learn about careers…

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Nuffield Canada Empowers Life-Changing Journeys

Craig Lester December 26, 2024

Steve Larocque says Nuffield Canada sends agribusiness professionals and farmers around the world to look at…

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Second Annual Agri-Food Innovation Expo Grows Momentum in Lethbridge

Craig Lester December 7, 2024

The Agri-Food Innovation Expo marked a successful second year with its first event hosted in Lethbridge,…

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Canadians Divided Around Perception of Canada’s Food System: CCFI

Tim Parent November 21, 2024

The CCFI 2024 Public Trust Research finds that 31% of Canadians believe the food system is…

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Latest from Newsline Powered by Cole's Ag

  • Canada’s Pork Sector Launches the Pork Research Hub
  • Meat Processors Welcome National Food Security Strategy but Warn of Export Market Risks and Labour Gaps
  • Grain Growers of Canada Welcomes National Food Security Strategy, Calls for Concrete Action 
  • Grain Growers of Canada signs trilateral industry letter calling for CUSMA renewal and strengthening
  • North American agricultural coalition calls for CUSMA/USMCA renewal as Canadian delegation heads to Capitol Hill
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