The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is pleased to see the announcement of royal assent for Bill C-18, the Agricultural Growth Act.
Bill C-18 includes amendments to nine pieces of agricultural legislation, which will have significant impact on several areas for the agricultural sector - from plant protection and breeding to farm financials and feed.
The Grain Farmers of Ontario voiced it's support this week too.
The CFA anticipates Canadian farmers will benefit considerably from greater innovation and an increase in new crop varieties as a result of these changes.
There are also multi-year agreements between producers and administrators of the Advanced Payment Program, amendments to improve repayment flexibility, and a new single-window approach for producers.
These changes, amongst others, will reduce red tape and go a long way to making a beneficial program more accessible to industry.
CFA officals say they will continue to work closely with government to ensure the legislative changes translate into clear, effective regulations that provide measurable improvements for the sector.
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"The CFA is committed to ensuring the farmers' voice informs future regulations, seeks clarity regarding outstanding concerns, and ensures comprehensive information and recommendations are put forward as details are fleshed out in industry-government conversations," says Ron Bonnett, president of the CFA.
