Organic Task Force urges public investment in organic agriculture to boost farm profitability, meet
rising demand for organic food, and position Canada as a global leader in organic agriculture.
Organic farmers need more supports and investment to capitalize on opportunities industry says.
The evolving U.S. and global tariff situation has caused significant concern and uncertainty for Canadians and farm businesses since January 2025. Canada is now facing trade disruptions that are impacting Canadian farms in many ways.
During Election 2025, two Agriculture Leaders Debates, one hosted by the 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.
The federal election is on April 28, 2025, and all hands are on deck to advocate for strong, resilient food systems rooted in organic agriculture.
In December 2024, COG’s Director of Policy and Research, Katie Fettes, travelled to Taiwan and joined hundreds of farmers, policymakers, researchers, and advocates at the 21st IFOAM Organic World Congress.
In June, Minister of Agriculture Lawrence MacAulay responded to e-petition 4909, which called for bold policies and strategic investments to grow the organic sector and enhance its contribution to sustainable, resilient food systems.
In June, 2024, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food released its report following a study on Issues Facing the Horticultural Sector. We are pleased to see that the report, titled “Improving the Resilience of Canada’s Horticultural Sector,” includes several key recommendations aimed at supporting the growth of the organic sector.
A petition calling for bold policies and strategic investments to propel the organic sector forward was tabled this morning in Parliament.
Sign in solidarity. Join us in calling upon Canada to respect the seed sovereignty of Indigenous and peasant farmers in Mexico and their pursuit of food sovereignty.
New story reveals close industry collaboration on removal of government oversight of gene edited seeds.
On Thursday, March 18 2021 the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of $185 million over the next 10 years for the new Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) program. This program aims to establish a strong, Canada-wide network of regional collaborations led by farmers, and would include scientists, researchers and other […]