Pension plan concerned about Saskatchewan's farmland rules Sunday, June 7, 2015 A government review of Saskatchewan's farmland sales leaves the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) concerned, according to the Globe and Mail. In mid-April, the province announced that, during the review of its farmland ownership rules, pension plans and other institutional investors will not be able to make purchases. Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said in a news release: "Our goal is not to limit investment, but to ensure the long-term success of Saskatchewan's agriculture industry and economy."This restriction would include the CPPIB, which the Globe and Mail reports bought 115,000 acres in 2013 and had plans for further purchases. Canada's largest pension fund manager, the CPPIB says it had ensured it was a qualified buyer before it made its 2013 purchase."We trust that the government will ensure that the province remains open to Canadian investors," senior managing director Michel Leduc said in a statement made after the province's announcement. BF Madness seen in a cow's eyes 'Cow database' launched to prevent illegal slaughter
Canada Trade Tribunal Submits Report on Vegetable Imports and Potential Industry Injury Monday, September 14, 2026 The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has submitted its report on imports of certain vegetable goods to the Governor in Council following a six-month safeguard inquiry into potential injury to Canadian producers. The Tribunal announced Sept. 9 that the report contains its... Read this article online
FCC Launches $1 Billion Agri-food Project Finance Fund for Canadian Food Processing Growth Monday, September 14, 2026 Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has opened a 60-day Expression of Interest (EOI) process for a new $1 billion Agri-food Project Finance initiative, marking one of the largest targeted investments in Canadian food processing infrastructure in recent years. The financing program is intended to... Read this article online
Organic Farming in Canada Enters the Mainstream as Market Nears $12 Billion Monday, September 14, 2026 September is recognized as Organic Month across Canada, offering an opportunity to feature a sector that has transformed from a niche market into a significant component of Canadian agriculture. For many years, organic farming was often viewed as a specialized production system... Read this article online
Canadian Staccato® Cherry Patent Dispute Ends in Major Settlement Monday, September 14, 2026 Canada's tree fruit breeding program has secured a significant legal victory in a long-running intellectual property dispute involving the popular Staccato® cherry variety. Summerland Varieties Corp. (SVC) announced that it and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) have reached a... Read this article online
Migrant workers recognized for contributions to Ontario agriculture Monday, September 14, 2026 The agricultural industry took centre stage in Leamington on September 13, 2026, as the Festival of Guest Nations celebrated the contributions migrant workers make to farms, greenhouses, and food production across Essex County and Ontario. Held at Seacliff Park, the event brought together... Read this article online