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CAFTA Looks Forward to Working with New Ministers

(Ottawa, Canada – May 13, 2025) The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) wishes to congratulate all ministers on their nomination to cabinet.

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As the voice of Canada’s agri-food exporters, CAFTA looks forward in particular to working with Ministers Maninder Sidhu (International Trade), Heath MacDonald (Agriculture and Agri-Food) and Dominic LeBlanc (President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy) to ensure agri-food trade policies expand market access, strengthen international partnerships, and help Canada navigate a rapidly evolving global agri-food trade landscape.

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“Ministers Sidhu, MacDonald and LeBlanc have key roles to play in maintaining and deepening relationships with Canada’s agri-food trade partners, upholding a stable, rules-based international trade environment, and expanding access through diversified trade opportunities,” said Greg Northey, President of CAFTA.

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With nearly 90 per cent of Canadian farmers relying on international markets, trade remains fundamental to the agri-food sector.

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“We look forward to working with Ministers Sidhu, MacDonald and LeBlanc to deepen Canadian agri-food’s access to global markets,” said Michael Harvey, Executive Director of CAFTA. “Canadian agriculture depends on international trade, and our country has much to offer a world that relies upon Canada to contribute to their food security.”

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CAFTA urges the ministers to work in close consultation with exporters to protect and expand access to international markets and support the success of Canada’s agri-food sector.

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