Ag Minister Kody Blois Has Been Re-Elected — Now Comes the Hard Part

Apr 29, 2025

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Kody Blois is headed back to Ottawa after securing re-election — and he’s bringing a renewed sense of urgency to his role as Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development.

Blois has officially secured his third consecutive election victory. The Nova Scotia MP was re-elected as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants in yesterday’s election.

In the wake of a fiercely competitive campaign that culminated in the recent ag leaders debate hosted by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture on April 17, Blois wasted no time reinforcing his commitment to farmers, ranchers, and the entire agri-food sector. Speaking during the debate, he made it clear that under his watch, agriculture will not take a back seat — it will drive Canada’s broader economic strategy.

“We are living in a very uncertain world, and this is a crucial moment for Canada,” Blois said. “Under the leadership of Mark Carney as our prime minister, we will not only have the best plan to hold the country together but the strongest plan to help drive agriculture forward.”

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