Consultations begin on next ag policy framework

Feb 17, 2026

Consultations are now underway on the next five-year agricultural policy framework, targeted for implementation in 2028.

Formally named the Next Policy Framework (NPF) by the Government of Canada, the NPF is a federal-provincial-territorial agreement that will shape programs and supports for Canada’s agriculture sector starting in 2028.

It will take over from the 2023-2028 Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) as the main framework for government support of Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector.

Canada’s rolling five-year ag policy frameworks play a central role in shaping the operating environment for producers. They determine the structure and funding of key programs such as AgriStability, AgriInvest, AgriInsurance and AgriRecovery, as well as cost-shared initiatives that support on-farm sustainability, market development, research and technology adoption.

For the beef sector, the consultation process for the NPF gives beef producers and the broader beef industry an opportunity to share what’s working, where programs fall short, and what needs to change to better reflect the realities on farms and ranches.

Here’s a recap of the role of the framework and the consultation process:

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