The CFIB is calling on the federal- provincial agriculture ministers to make major improvements to farm business risk programs like agristability.
The ministers hold a virtual meeting on Friday.
CFIB vice president Marilynn Braun-Pollon says agriculture can play a critical role in Canada’s economic recovery from COVID-19 but business risk programs must be more responsive.
Braun-Pollon suggests the agristabiilty reference margin be restored to 85 percent from the current 70 percent.
The agriculture ministers hold meetings this Friday and a week later in a virtual format.
Braun-Pollon also suggests agriculture ministers focus on trade and market access and freeze federal carbon taxes and exempt natural gas, propane and aviation fuel used for farming.
