NFU Policy archive

NFU Comments – Regulatory Reform in Ag Sector

The National Farmers Union (NFU) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the House of Commons Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee study of Government’s Regulatory Reform Initiative in Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector.

Plant Breeders Rights – NFU response to Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement

The NFU has submitted the following to the public consultation process under the Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 32: Regulations Amending the Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations. This document

NFU response to CFIA consultation on Proposals to modernize Canada’s seed regulatory framework

Introduction The National Farmers Union (NFU) is pleased to provide input to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s consultation on Future-proofing Canada’s Seeds Regulations for a stronger tomorrow – Proposals to

NFU Pre-Budget Consultation Submission

Background, explanatory, and contextual information for the recommendations We live in an increasingly destabilized world. Established norms around trade and international relations have been up-ended. The United States has initiated

Response to China’s canola tariff should advance food sovereignty and economic sovereignty

China’s new anti-dumping tariff – what does it mean?

China announced a temporary 75.8% tariff on Canadian canola sold as a commodity (that is bulk canola seed) to start on August 14, as a result of the anti-dumping investigation

NFU submission to Senate committee on Bill C-282

The National Farmers Union (NFU) supports Bill C-282, which aims to protect Canada's supply management system by ensuring trade agreements do not undermine it. This bill reinforces fair pricing, stable markets, and food security for Canadian farmers and consumers.

Have your say on Right to Repair! How to participate in the federal consultation on the “right to repair” in Canada

Innovation, Science and Economics Development Canada is conducting a consultation through a questionnaire regarding the right to repair until September 26th, 2024. The NFU has created this guide to the consultation to help you in your answers to the consultation questionnaire.

NGO comments on proposed Pest Control Products amendments

The proposed regulations regarding pesticide management do not improve maximum residue limits or environmental oversight, as they leave key decisions to the discretion of the PMRA. This inadequate approach fails to build public confidence or align with the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, while also undermining established rights to access confidential test data.

Submission to CFIA Consultation regarding Proposed amendments to the Plant Breeders Rights Regulations

The National Farmers Union responds to proposed changes in Canada’s Plant Breeders’ Rights, addressing potential impacts on farmers' rights, food security, and plant breeding. This policy outlines key concerns regarding the amendments and their broader implications.

NFU Submission to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food on Issues relating to the Horticulture Sector

The NFU is pleased to provide comments to support the Committee’s study on issues relating to the horticultural sector, particularly insurance programs and federal assistance granted to the horticultural sector, with a focus on the effectiveness of insurance programs and the one-time assistance available to address climate hazards.

NFU Testimonies – Senate Study on Soil Health in Canada

To promote soil health, we need common-sense solutions that ensure farmers have the security of tenure. We need a system that does more to protect farmland for farmers and food producers, and that prevents large-scale consolidation of land by outside actors that financialize land, turning it into a commodity to be exploited rather than an irreplaceable ingredient necessary to sustain us.

NFU comments on proposed PMRA continuous oversight of pesticides

As stated in a previous submission to the PMRA, the NFU affirms that the powers under the Act appear to be sufficient to authorize continuous oversight, but there are opportunities for it to be strengthened. The NFU is also supportive of the proposals outlined in “The Proposed Policy on Continuous Oversight of Pesticides'' by the PMRA. The NFU believes that the implementation of continuous oversight (CO) in the PMRA’s evaluation process aligns with our values in regard to the precautionary principle, and at the same time supports the PCPA’s mandate.