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United Farmers of Alberta4 communications in the past year

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Closure of the Lacombe Research and Development Centre - Reconsider the scope and timing of the Lacombe Centre closure, with particular attention to programs that cannot be easily transferred or replaced; Engage directly with affected producer groups, research partners, and provincial stakeholders to identify transitional supports and alternative pathways to preserve critical research functions; and Provide clarity on how AAFC intends to maintain capacity in livestock, forage, and prairie?adapted research following the closure. Next Agriculture Partnership Framework - requesting for broader consultation across agriculture sector including producers and agribusinesses. New proposed CFIA Traceability Amendments UFA has significant concerns with the proposed CFIA livestock traceability amendments, which risk placing unreasonable burdens on primary producers, particularly small and medium sized operations, without adequate support, clarity, or transition planning. Impact of US tariffs on the Ag sector. Support for the Canada's ag sector through Business Risk Management programs. Bill C-59 Amendments to the Competition Act - Provisions to aimed at Greenwashing. Clarity around greenwashing language and who is defining the terms. Value Creation to enhance private plant breeding programs in Canada. Ensure that options presented are to the benefit of producers. The review of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency’s Pest Control Products Act Ensure that any policy change be based upon sound science and should never be influenced by outside organizations with a single motive or intent that does not encompass the PMRA’s main purpose. Clean Fuel Standards - Issues regarding compliance with land use and biodiversity. Further understanding and consultation regarding “verification and certification” of the feedstock and how this will directly impact farmers.