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Our commitment to advocacy runs deep, ensuring that the concerns and aspirations of small and mid-size farmers resonate at every level. In the ever-changing landscape of agriculture, our policies and briefs serve as a powerful amplifier, echoing the collective wisdom and experiences of our diverse membership. We take pride in the grassroots democratic process that empowers our members to actively shape the policy positions championed by our organization. Together, we cultivate a resilient and progressive future for Ontario’s small and mid-size farmers, where each voice contributes to a chorus of positive change in our agricultural community.
Letter to the City of Pickering: National Farmers Union – Ontario requests that you vote NO to the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan
mars 19, 2026
Date: March 19, 2026 To: His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council, City of Pickering Cc: City Clerk; City Development; Economic Development & Strategic...
NFU-O Calls on Transport Canada to Permanently protect the Pickering Lands
mars 19, 2026
The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) represents thousands of farmers across the province, including producers in Durham Region and the City of Pickering. We...
NFU-O Policy Position on the Alto High-Speed Rail Project
mars 17, 2026
The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) is deeply concerned that the current approach to the Alto high-speed rail project treats prime farmland, farm livelihoods,...
A Vision for a Regional Food Hub on the Federal Pickering Lands
mars 13, 2026
Background In 1972 the Federal government expropriated 18,600 acres (7,530 hectares) of land in Pickering, Markham, and Uxbridge for an international airport. Part of the...
Re: ERO 025-1099 Consultation on simplifying and standardizing official plans and ERO 025- 1097 Proposed Changes to the Planning Act (Schedule 10 of Bill 60 – the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025)
novembre 21, 2025
November 19, 2025 Hon. Rob Flack Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay Street, 17th Toronto, Ontario M7A 2J3 Re: ERO 025-1099...
Re: ERO 025-1077 Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria
novembre 21, 2025
November 14, 2025 Hon. Victor Fedeli Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade 18th Floor 777 Bay St. Toronto, ON M7A 1S5 Re:...
Re: ERO #025-1077 – Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria
novembre 21, 2025
November 6, 2025 Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade 18th Floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto, ON M5G 2N4 Re: ERO #025-1077 -...
Re: ERO 025-0908 – Developing guidance on section 16 activities under the Species Conservation Act, 2025
novembre 21, 2025
November 6, 2025 Species at Risk Branch Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 40 St. Clair Ave West Toronto, ON M4V 1M2 Re:...
Re: ERO 025-0909 – Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025.
novembre 20, 2025
November 6, 2025 Species at Risk Branch Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 40 St. Clair Ave West Toronto, ON M4V 1M2 Re:...