Representing One Million Jobs
​CAFTA - The Voice of Canadian Agri-Food Exporters
CAFTA is a coalition of national organizations that support a more open and fair international trading environment for agriculture and agri-food.
Representing the 90% of farmers who depend on trade and ranchers, producers, processors and agri-food exporters who want to grow the economy through better access to international markets.
Canadian Agri-Food Producers Applaud Senate Efforts to Protect Farmers and Producers
Nov. 12, 2024: Canadian agri-food producers applaud the Senate Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee for recommending amendment of Bill C-282 so that it not apply to existing trade agreements or those being renegotiated or currently under negotiation.
Canadian Agri-Food Producers Launch Campaign Warning of Bill C-282’s Threat to Trade
Oct. 30, 2024: Canadian agri-food producers raised the alarm on Parliament Hill today about the risks posed by Bill C-282, legislation they warn would restrict Canada’s flexibility in negotiating free trade agreements. To bring needed attention to the harms of Bill C-282, the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance has launched KeepCanadaTrading.ca, which encourages Canadians to send letters directly to Senators, urging them to reject this legislation.
CAFTA Delegation Reaffirms Support for North American Agri-Food Trading System at Tri-National Accord Meetings
October 24, 2024: The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) attended the 33rd Annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord meetings from October 21-23 in Arlington, VA, to reinforce its strong support for the North American agri-food trading system.
International Trade Policy Division (Critical Manufacturing Consultation)
October 8, 2024: In all these consultations, CAFTA has wished to underline largely the same point, which is that undermining the global rules-based trading system risks having a negative effect on Canada’s economic security. The prosperity of Canadians depends upon our ability to export, and we do so mainly under the WTO rules that are at the heart of the global trading system.
Public Consultations on Potential New Measures to Advance and Defend Canada’s Economic Security Interests
September 20, 2024: At a time of global economic uncertainty, Canada’s economic security is enhanced by reinforcing and strengthening the sectors and industries where we already excel. The agri-food exporting sector is a key example for Canada. A fair and open international trade environment for agri-food is in Canada’s economic interest. Agri-food is responsible for 1 in 9 jobs in Canada, and the majority are in export-based agri-food.