Organic Featured in Federal Agriculture Leaders Debates
During the Election 2025, two Agriculture Leaders Debates, one hosted by L’Union des Producteurs Agricoles and the other by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, highlighted agriculture’s vital role in Canada’s economy and communities—contributing 1 in 9 jobs and playing a central role in food security, trade, and climate resilience.
We were encouraged to see all parties participate in those debates; engaging with critical issues for the future of Canada’s agri-food sector, including market diversification, strengthening domestic processing, climate adaptation, support for new entrants, and modernizing risk management programs.
We were especially pleased to hear organic agriculture and food included in the dialogue. Organic was recognized across party lines as a high-potential sector—economically and environmentally—and as a key strategic opportunity for diversifying Canada’s markets, strengthening our trade resilience, and maximizing domestic job creation, economic growth, and agri-food sector sustainability.
Looking ahead, the Canadian Organic Alliance is eager to work with all partners in the next Parliament to develop a Federal organic strategy that enables farmers and businesses to successfully meet the opportunities and risks ahead and ensures a strong organic sector.
Highlights from the Debates Included:
- Organic agriculture and food as a smart diversification strategy to meet existing demand, grow domestic and export markets, and strengthen trade resilience.
- The need for federal policies to assist farms in transitioning to organic, building on successful provincial models.
- The need for regulatory review and modernization to enable interprovincial trade and better serve both domestic and global organic markets.
- Aligning risk management programs to support diversification, biodiversity, and climate-resilient farming practices.
Watch the Debates
Watch the debate hosted by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture here.
Watch the debate hosted by L’Union des Producteurs Agricoles here.
The Canadian Organic Alliance (COA) includes the three national organic associations: Canadian Organic Growers (COG), Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA), and the Organic Federation of Canada (OFC). Together, we proudly represent over 7,500 organic operators across Canada, collaborating on issues of shared importance and working closely with our provincial partners. Learn more about the Organic Action Plan.