Ontario Federation of Agriculture
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Sep 29, 2026
Ted McMeekinGUEST
As a former Minister of Agriculture, I'm, uh, really torn when, uh, I see decisions being made that rob us of, uh, prime agricultural land.
Ted McMeekinGUEST
You know, we lose, according to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, three hundred and nineteen acres of prime agricultural land every day, uh, in Ontario.
Ted McMeekinGUEST
So, uh, we need to be thoughtful and prudent around things.
Ted McMeekinGUEST
The other reality is, uh, an intrusive and, uh, a case we, I believe, abusive provincial government has really taken a lot of the planning authorities and powers away from cities.
Peggy O'NeillHOST
Next week on the show, it's the series of Farmer's Life.
Peggy O'NeillHOST
We'll speak to Crispin Colvin from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and Middlesex Federation of Agriculture.
Peggy O'NeillHOST
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Peggy O'NeillHOST
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Doug FalconerHOST
The new deduction will allow farmers to immediately write off the cost of eligible machinery, buildings and technology.
Doug FalconerHOST
Drew Spelstra, the president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, says this is a significant win for farmers and something they have been advocating for over the past two years.
Doug FalconerHOST
He says immediate expensing helps lower the upfront cost of making those investments and gives farmers more flexibility to put money back into their businesses.
Doug FalconerHOST
The tax measure, which must be approved by Parliament, also expands the number of assets eligible for this sort of deduction.