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New USask infrastructure to bolster agricultural research
SaskToday.ca
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June 13, 2025
USask has received $11.8 million in funding for two new facilities that will provide critical workspace for crop and soil science research and teaching. SASKATOON — Located on the USask Saskatoon campus, the Harrington Plant Growth Facility and...
Canada’s new government could save BC salmon farming
IntraFish Media
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The cabinet reshuffle under new Prime Minister Mark Carney has seen key figures who supported phasing out netpen salmon farms in BC replaced by leaders perceived as more favorable to the sector’s interests. Mark Carney has been laser-focused on...
G7’s last stand: Trump’s chance to unleash America’s job creators
The American Bazaar
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June 15, 2025
Naseem Javed As the G7 Summit convenes in Kananaskis, Canada, from June 15 to 17, 2025, the United States, under President Donald Trump, faces a silent affliction threatening its economic might: Anti-Job Creation Syndrome, driven by the job-seeker...
Canadian Navigable Waters Act
Campbell River Mirror
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June 11, 2025
Granscal Sea Farms Ltd. hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans. Pursuant to paragraph 7(2)...
GT Voice: Canada needs to drop ideological bias to boost trade ties with China
Global Times
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Illustration: Liu Xidan/GTAmid concerns over the uncertainty of US policies, calls for improving relations with China seem to be gaining traction in Canada. To make meaningful progress, Canada needs to set aside ideological biases and embrace a...
'I don't know why,' says agriculture minister about N.S. farm losses
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 12, 2025
Nova Scotia Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow has no clear explanation for why the province's farming sector is an economic outlier in the country, having not turned a profit since 2016. "It could be weather, it could be access to markets … any...
Good global green lentil production expected this year
SaskToday.ca
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June 15, 2025
Canada and the United States are both looking at sizeable crops, while conditions are also favourable in Russia and Kazakhstan. SASKATOON — There is potential for a big increase in green lentil production in 2025-26 after several years of tight...
Different forms of human slavery
Renew America
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Barbara Kralis, RenewAmerica analyst July 20, 2006 Despite centuries of struggle, slavery has not been eradicated from our world. Slavery is readily found on the farms of India, the heritable debt-bondage brick making kilns of Pakistan, and the...
Steelhead trout farmer steps up US market push amid sushi products boom
IntraFish Media
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Having found success in Asia, particularly Japan, Chilean trout producer is placing increased emphasis on the US and Canadian markets. Last year, US sales of deli sushi increased 2.8 percent in dollar terms year over year and 1.5 percent in number...
Here's what's driving Canada's commercial mortgage market in 2025
Mortgage Professional Australia
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June 12, 2025
In Saskatchewan, farmland values have risen by 13.1% over 2023 levels, despite challenges like declining commodity prices and trade constraints with China. The hospitality sector is also seeing expansion. Hilton plans to open 11 hotels across...
Firm mum on perceived wind farm plans
Turtle Island News
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June 12, 2025
June 12, 2025 91 views By Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal A large Toronto-based energy company with wind and solar projects in operation across the country says details about a potential wind farm project...
Op-Ed: A Breakdown of Food and Agriculture in the MAHA Report
Northern Ag Network
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June 12, 2025
by Lainey Stenberg The White House published the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Assessment on May 22. This special report investigating the health of American children raised many concerns from leaders in the agriculture industry. Beginning in...
Olds College to hold ag forum at same time as G7 summit
Mountain View Albertan
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June 15, 2025
Organizers created the forum because they were disappointed agricultural issues are not included in the G7 agenda OLDS – Disappointed that agriculture issues are not on the agenda at the upcoming G7 meetings in Kananaskis, a group of ag experts...
Province offers to buy P.E.I. potato wart index fields, take them out of agricultural production
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 12, 2025
Prince Edward Island is launching a new program that makes money available to buy fields where potato wart has been confirmed in the past. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has designated 37 sites across the Island as index fields — or areas...
Ontario fines recruiter charging foreign workers for placements at Canadian Tire store
The Globe and Mail
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June 12, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Ontario's Ministry of Labour found Allison Jones and her businesses were charging foreign workers between US$7,900 and US$12,000 to secure work permits and jobs at a Canadian Tire location in Toronto.Sammy Kogan /The...
Ethanol industry continues developing carbon credits for farmers
Brownfield Ag News
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News Ethanol industry continues developing carbon credits for farmers The CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol says the industry is continuing to develop programs that reward farmers for adopting climate smart ag practices. Brian Jennings...
Republican Party of Alberta candidate says Alberta would be better separated from Canada
Rocky Mountain Outlook
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June 12, 2025
Cam Davies, a candidate for the Republican Party of Alberta seeking election in the Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills by-election, is advocating for a binding independence referendum, arguing that Alberta is not getting a fair deal within Canada. OLDS –...
Union and environmental non-profit launch lawsuit against Health Canada
Rabble.ca
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June 12, 2025
The United Food and Commercial Workers union (UFCW) and Ecojustice have joined forces in a lawsuit against Health Canada alleging that the agency has failed to enforce pesticide safety data sheet requirements under the federal Pest Control...
Industrial lots slated for former Woodstock farmland
The Expositor
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June 12, 2025
Oxford County council has approved a project that will turn 34 hectares (85 acres) of former farmland in Woodstock into 17 industrial lots. Article content The property fronts the northwest corner of Devonshire Avenue and Oxford Road 4. The lots...
As N.S. farmers struggle, report urges steps to help increase stagnant local sales
Alberta Prime Times
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HALIFAX — A new report says that struggling Nova Scotia farmers could benefit from selling more produce in local markets. The report was released by the Ecology Action Centre. It cites Statistics Canada data indicating the province's farming...