NFU Policy archive

NFU Submission to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on the Next Policy Framework

The NFU urges the federal government to prioritize generational renewal, food sovereignty, and diversity in products and farm practices in the Next Policy Framework (NPF).

Bill C-30, the Spring Economic Update Implementation Act – NFU Submission to Finance Committee

The following brief was submitted to the House of Commons Finance Committee on June 4, 2026 for their study of Bill C-30, the Spring Economic Update Act, following Second Reading

NFU submission to Agriculture Committee study on AAFC Research Closures

The following is the NFU’s Brief to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee Study on Science in Canadian Agriculture and the Closure of Research Centres. The impact on

National Farmers Union Farmers’ Guide to Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan Consultation on Implementing a Right to Repair in Saskatchewan

Now is your chance to advocate for a farmer-first right to repair in Saskatchewan! In December 2025, the Law Reform Commission posted a call for public response to its Implementing

NFU Comments – Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Joint Review

To Global Affairs Canada, The National Farmers Union (NFU) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the first joint review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The NFU is a voluntary,

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

Patentable subject matter consultation – NFU submission

National Farmers Union submission to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Consultation on Proposed Manual of Patent Office Practice (MOPOP) change relating to patentable subject-matter, July, 2025 The National Farmers

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.