Alberta Federation of Agriculture Sees Encouraging Signs in Federal Budget and Trade Developments -- but Producer Profitability Must Remain the Priority

The Alberta Federation of Agriculture welcomed elements of Canada's 2026 federal budget, new trade relief involving China, and potential trade discussions following the U.S. midterm elections. The budget includes a $3.2 billion National Food Security Strategy, with funding for food distribution infrastructure, food-processing financing, and controlled-environment agriculture.