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A Message from CAPI’s Managing Director Talking about risk has been easy in 2025 because it seems to be everywhere. The rules-based trading system and global markets have been disrupted. Domestic policy priorities have changed, and the federal government has entered an era of austerity. The stability and fundamentals that worked in Canadian agriculture’s favour […]

Note from CAPI For complex issues like agricultural R&D, making real progress depends on trust, honest and productive dialogue, and looking beyond individual interests to see the bigger picture. That’s why combining survey evidence with in-depth workshop discussion is so helpful. It gives space for honest, sometimes tough questions about whether the current system is […]

Recommendations Add value to the industry by enabling investment and innovation Catalyze private investment in Canada – encourage and incentivize investments and change domestic biofuel policies Make it easier to do business in Canada – modernize regulations, remove barriers and enable interprovincial trade Increase trade and market access through relationship building Revitalize agri-food innovation by […]

Finding Common Ground in a Divided World explores how global agriculture can remain both sustainable, resilient and profitable amid profound geopolitical, economic, and environmental change. Developed by the Global Forum on Farm Policy and Innovation (GFFPI)—a collaboration between leading agricultural think tanks from Australia, Canada, the European Union, and the United States—the paper brings together diverse […]

Note from CAPI Canada’s agricultural landscapes are complex living systems where the health of nature and the success of farming are deeply intertwined. This reality stands in stark contrast to a policy environment that often treats conservation and food production as separate goals. The result is a disconnect often felt on the farm, where programs […]

Note from CAPI Canadian farmers manage more than 62 million hectares of land. The decisions they make shape not only food supply but also soil health, water quality, and biodiversity. As pressures on agriculture increase, the challenge of supporting both productivity and conservation is becoming more urgent. Conservation payment programs are one of the main […]

Note from CAPI Canada’s agricultural research and development (R&D) system has driven prosperity for decades. Today, however, the system faces significant challenges. Public funding is declining, research efforts are fragmented, and incentives do not align well with production and societal needs. External forces such as climate change, trade tensions, and rapid technological shifts are reshaping […]

Note from CAPI   The risks facing Canadian farmers are evolving rapidly—and the policy response will determine whether they become threats or opportunities. Too often, risk management policy is viewed narrowly as Business Risk Management (BRM) programming. While Ministers have approved changes to AgriStability and AgriInvest in response to shifting risks, tweaking programs is not an […]

Note from CAPI This report examines digital agriculture’s role in strengthening Canadian farming amid rising costs, trade pressures, and climate challenges. The research stems from a need to understand why adoption lags despite the clear potential for gains in productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability. It matters now because Canada’s agricultural policy, including the 2023-2028 Sustainable Canadian […]

Note from CAPI This report calls for a more inclusive approach to species-at-risk (SAR) conservation on Canada’s agricultural landscapes. Current policies, scientific uncertainty, and limited engagement with producers often result in higher costs and delayed actions. To fix this, the report recommends participatory science—bringing producers, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders into decision-making from the start. […]