Heath MacDonald, left, is sworn in as federal agriculture minister at Rideau Hall in Ottawa May 13. Photo: Reuters

Carney’s mandate letter makes no mention of agriculture or food

Some industry members see opportunity in a drive for economic growth; others wish the government would make specific commitments

Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent mandate letter made no mention of agriculture or food, instead focusing on economic issues and Canadian sovereignty. Some in the Canadian agriculture industry see potential for action while others wish for explicit commitments.







Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in the small hours of April 29, 2025, in Ottawa after his Liberal Party won the general election the previous day. Photo: Kyodo/Reuters Connect

Agriculture groups react to Carney win

Conservatives maintain rural dominance, NDP support collapses as Liberals win minority government

Canadian agricultural groups welcomed Mark Carney’s new minority federal government on Tuesday morning and pushed for immediate action on pressing issues.



Canadians go to the polls

Canadians go to the polls

Trump renews ’51st state’ rhetoric as federal election approaches

Canadians are going to the polls on Monday after an election campaign in which U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and musings about annexing Canada became the central issue. Alberta rancher Bob Lowe says the Canadian economy is his top concern.