Agriculture needs more than a voice—it needs a long-term vision

Rather than asking how many programs were delivered or how much funding was allocated, governments should ask whether Canada's agricultural system is becoming stronger.
The next agricultural policy framework should rethink how success is measured, writes John Simpson.

Canada's next agricultural policy framework arrives at a defining moment. Agriculture is no longer simply about producing food. It is increasingly central to Canada's economic security, food security, and geopolitical resilience. In a world of shifting trade relationships, c...

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