Agriculture sector experiencing labour shortages

Future generations of farmers and farm families will continue to struggle with worker availability unless the problems are addressed now, writes Conservative MP Lianne Rood.

The Liberal government's high spending, which has driven the current inflationary crisis, has placed a burden on the agri-food industry by increasing taxes, both for the producer directly and across the supply chain, writes Conservative MP Lianne Rood.Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY CONSERVATIVE MP LIANNE ROOD

March 20, 2023

Sadly, after eight years of the Trudeau Liberal government, the agriculture sector discourages new-market entrants. There's a lack of interest from the younger generation. It's also unaffordable for young Canadians to become farmers.

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