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Downtown Diner event celebrates Canadian farmers and the food they produce

News Release October 03, 2025 Ottawa

The event highlighted farmers' commitment to feeding Canadians and their pivotal role in strengthening the nation's food self-sufficiency and security.

New Canadian Dairy Hub launches as premier source for on-farm innovation and best practices

News Release September 16, 2025 Ottawa

The new website is a one-stop hub for tools, videos, factsheets and other resources, all backed by the latest in science-based information in an easy-to-navigate space for farmers and their advisors.

David Wiens Re-elected President of Dairy Farmers of Canada

News Release July 16, 2025 Ottawa

David Wiens was re-elected to a second two-year term as President of Dairy Farmers of Canada at the organization’s Annual General Meeting in Toronto on Wednesday.

Canada’s dairy, poultry and egg farmers welcome the passage of Bill C-202

Statement June 18, 2025 Ottawa

Canada’s dairy, poultry and egg farmers welcome any effort aimed at ensuring no further supply managed concessions are made in trade negotiations.

CFIA announces significant progress towards foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank

Statement June 10, 2025 Ottawa

Following advocacy by DFC and other stakeholders, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced additional progress towards the development of Canada’s first foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank.

Dairy Farmers of Canada congratulates the new Liberal government

Statement April 29, 2025 Ottawa

We look forward to collaborating with all Members of Parliament in defense of Canada’s food sovereignty and security.

Dairy Farmers of Canada announces the departure of its CEO, Jacques Lefebvre.

News Release April 24, 2025 Ottawa

It is with much regret that we announce that Jacques Lefebvre will be leaving Dairy Farmers of Canada effective today.

Dairy Farmers of Canada congratulates Mark Carney on his election as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada

Statement March 09, 2025 Ottawa

Dairy Farmers of Canada looks forward to working with the new Prime Minister to support the dairy sector.

Statement from Dairy Farmers of Canada regarding announcement of potential tariffs on Canadian dairy

Statement March 08, 2025 Ottawa

David Wiens, President of Dairy Farmers of Canada, issued the following statement regarding the March 7 announcement of potential tariffs on Canadian dairy.

Statement from Dairy Farmers of Canada regarding the announcement of tariffs on Canadian goods entering the United States

Statement February 02, 2025 Ottawa

David Wiens, President of Dairy Farmers of Canada, issued the following statement regarding the announcement of tariffs on Canadian goods entering the United States.

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