Government announces measures to aid agriculture sector
The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) has welcomed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of new support for agriculture producers facing increasing trade uncertainty. The decision recognizes the challenges that sectors like pork, canola, and seafood face when caught in global tariff disputes.
“As producers, we are caught in tariff challenges not of our own making, and our industry can sometimes be impacted by decisions not involving our industry,” said CPC chair René Roy. “The Prime Minister’s announcement today is a recognition that pork, canola and seafood producers have been impacted by decisions unrelated to the quality of our products.”
The government has committed to improving the Advanced Payments Program, boosting AgriMarketing funding, and exploring affordable access to electric vehicles. These steps, CPC noted, show a broad approach to strengthening Canada’s economy while supporting the agriculture sector.
Agriculture remains a major driver of the Canadian economy, with the pork sector offering strong potential for future growth. Roy highlighted that increased government collaboration will help producers continue contributing to Canada’s economic success. “Growth in the Canadian economy will come from the agriculture sector, and our pork sector, in particular, offers significant promise for growth,” said Roy. “We look forward to continuing our work with the Government of Canada, and governments at the provincial level, to increase our sector’s economic impact for all Canadians.”
CPC also expressed its readiness to continue working with both federal and provincial governments to expand opportunities for Canadian agriculture. The organization underlined that these measures are not only about addressing current challenges but also about building a stronger foundation for long-term success.
The recognition of agriculture’s central role is seen as an important step in ensuring that Canadian farmers remain competitive and resilient in the face of global market pressures.
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