Canada Leaders Discuss Next Agricultural Policy Framework as Provinces Push for Industry Support

RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney joins us to discuss Canada’s agricultural policy discussions, industry reaction to the joint statement, and the path forward toward the next agricultural policy framework.

CALGARY, ALBERTA (RFD NEWS) — Canada’s provincial and territorial leaders met last week with agriculture among the key topics of discussion.

Shaun Haney, host of RealAg Radio, joined Monday’s Market Day Report to discuss the meeting, a new joint statement from leaders, and what it could mean for the country’s next agricultural policy framework.

Haney shared his biggest takeaway from the meeting and discussed how the agriculture industry has reacted to the statement. He also outlined the next steps toward reaching an agreement on Canada’s next agricultural policy framework, which is set to begin in 2028.

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