NFU calls for full and permanent status for all migrants!
The National Farmers Union (NFU) stands in solidarity with migrants living, working, and studying in Canada on this International Migrants Day.  Over the past year, the NFU has reiterated and Read more
Statement on ISDS and climate
Civil society organisations are calling on governments to remove the threat that ISDS (investor state dispute settlement) poses to the climate. The following statement outlines our primary concerns and demands. Read more
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: The NFU Reflects on Pathways toward Right Relations with Indigenous Peoples
Saskatoon, SK, September 30th 2022 – This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the NFU pauses to reflect on some of what we have been learning over the past year Read more
The NFU Calls on the Government of Canada to Stop Funding Philippine “Anti-terrorism” Campaigns Targeting Peaceful Farmer Protestors
On June 9th, 2022, 83 Philippine farmers and allies were arrested and charged by the Philippine National Police for engaging in a peaceful protest to obtain food security in response Read more
Migrant Workers are Essential and Permanently Needed to Maintain Food Production in Canada
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is optimistically awaiting the Ministry’s proposal to expand the economic immigration stream to allow workers of all skill levels pathways to permanent residency. We were particularly encouraged Read more
The NFU Supports Jamaican Farmworker Calls for Justice
The National Farmers Union (NFU) applauds migrant Jamaican farmworkers for bravely speaking out against the injustices they experience under Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP). As a national farm organization Read more
April 17th International Day of Peasant Struggle: The National Farmers Union of Canada Celebrates 30 Years of La Via Campesina
We begin this statement of solidarity and celebration by giving thanks to the people of La Via Campesina for our collective struggle and leadership over the past 30 years. Today Read more
Statement on United Nations International Migrants Day
The National Farmers Union (NFU) stands in solidarity with all migrant workers on International Migrants Day. The NFU calls on the Canadian government to extend permanent residency status to all Read more
NFU Statement on the International Day of Peasant Struggle: Food Sovereignty in Canada
The theme for this year’s International Day of Peasant Struggle is #NoFutureWithoutFoodSovereignty, so let’s take this opportunity to reflect on a few of the many NFU campaigns that embody the spirit of food sovereignty: Seed activism, Indigenous Solidarity, Climate justice work, supporting UNDROP. The NFU’s food sovereignty journey is a work in progress, as we strive to self-educate to better work in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, and communities of colour across the country. This April 17th, the NFU stands in solidarity with all those who believe there is #NoFutureWithoutFoodSovereignty  Read more
Job Posting: International Programming Committee (IPC) Coordinator
The NFU seeks a Coordinator for the International Programming Committee.  This part-time position requires a person who is resolute in their intent to stand for effective, progressive international agricultural policies Read more