The Grain Growers of Canada (CGC), the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), and Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) are expressing serious concern following recently announced staff reductions and facility closures or consolidations within Agriculture and Agri Food Canada (AAFC).
The groups warn that the cutbacks could have long lasting consequences for Canadian agriculture, from diminished research capacity to weakened international competitiveness.
CGC says it needs a clearer understanding of the implications of the federal government’s decisions before any assessment of downstream impacts can be made.