(Feb 5, 2025, Ottawa, ON) —  The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) is pleased to welcome Seeds Canada as a Friend of CAFTA, reinforcing a shared commitment to advocating for a more open and fair international trading environment for agriculture and agri-food.

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Seeds Canada represents members across the seed value chain and is dedicated to fostering innovation and ensuring access to the highest quality seed for Canadian farmers, producers, and processors. Their decision to join CAFTA highlights a shared vision of advancing trade opportunities and strengthening Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sectors through improved access to global markets.

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“We’re proud to welcome Seeds Canada as a Friend of CAFTA,” said Greg Northey, President of CAFTA. “Their expertise in the seed industry will add significant value to our efforts to champion trade policies that open doors for Canadian farmers and agri-food exporters. Together, we can continue driving growth and opportunity for Canadian agriculture in global markets.”
 

“We are excited to join CAFTA, aligning our efforts to promote a more open and equitable international trading environment for our members, and all of agriculture and agri-food" says Brent Collins, Seeds Canada President. "By partnering with CAFTA, we look forward to collectively enhancing trade opportunities and supporting the growth of Canada's agriculture sector." 

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Seeds Canada’s support as a Friend of CAFTA underscores the critical role of trade advocacy and collaboration in maintaining Canada’s position as a global leader in agriculture and agri-food exports.

 

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About CAFTA:

The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) is a coalition of national and regional organizations that support freer and fair international trading environment for Canada’s agri-food sector. Representing producers, processors, and exporters of agri-food products, CAFTA advocates for the removal of trade barriers and the creation of trade agreements that enhance access to global markets. Our members are committed to ensuring that Canadian agri-food products remain competitive on the international stage, driving economic growth and supporting the livelihoods of thousands of Canadians. For more information, visit www.cafta.org.

 

About Seeds Canada:

Seeds Canada is the leading voice of the Canadian seed sector, representing seed growers, analysts, breeders, distributors, processors, retailers, service providers and all stakeholders along the seed value chain from coast to coast. Our mandate is to support the growth of the seed sector in Canada and worldwide, focusing on plant breeding innovation, seed regulatory modernization, international trade, value creation, and plant breeders’ rights.