Canada must step up support for farmers and their critical role in climate mitigation and adaptation

A future where farming is viable, sustainable, and regenerative is within reach—but it requires urgent and co-ordinated action.

As the backbone of our food system, farmers need policies and programs that recognize their critical role in climate mitigation and adaptation, writes NDP MP Richard Cannings.Image by Nicky, Pixabay.com

Opinion

BY NDP MP RICHARD CANNINGS

March 17, 2025

Canadian farmers are at the forefront of the climate crisis. Unpredictable weather, inconsistent seasonal patterns, and extreme events have become the new normal. Agriculture also accounts for 10 per cent of this country's greenhouse gas emissions, placing farmers in a uniqu...

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