Current status: Open
National consultations for the Next Policy Framework are anticipated to run until December 2027 and will consist of two phases. The first phase of the consultation process ran until June 30, 2026, and a second phase of engagement is expected to begin in the fall of 2026.
Background
The Next Policy Framework (NPF) is a 5-year (2028–2033) federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) investment aimed at strengthening and growing Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector. The NPF will succeed the current Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), which is in effect from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028.
To support the development of the NPF, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) wants to hear from Canadians, including farmers, producers, processors, Indigenous communities, women, youth, and industry associations.
The AAFC-led consultation process began in January 2026 and will remain open until December 2027. The consultations will focus on gathering feedback on current and emerging challenges as well as opportunities facing the sector, which will help guide the vision and priorities for the framework. Your feedback, in addition to the insights that our provincial and territorial partners receive in their consultations, will inform the policy statement to be announced by FPT Ministers in July 2026.
Consultation process
Your feedback is important to us!
Our online survey consultation closed on June 30.
If you have additional comments or questions, please contact us at aafc.npf-pcs.aac@agr.gc.ca.
Policy statement
On July 17, 2026, Canada’s FPT Ministers of Agriculture issued the Halifax Statement, which outlines the shared vision, guiding principles and key priorities that will guide the development of the Next Policy Framework (2028 to 2033). The statement recognizes the importance of FPT governments working together to drive economic growth and competitiveness while maintaining the various business models that help
- create a vital agriculture, agri-food and agri-based sector
- diversify markets
- increase trade
- enhance sector resilience
- advance science, research and innovation
Upcoming information
Updates on the NPF, including access to feedback received by AAFC, will be available on this page throughout the development process.
Associated links
- Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
- 2021 Guelph Statement
- News release: Minister MacDonald launches consultations for the Next Agricultural Policy Framework
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2026 Next Policy Framework Consultation
- AgPal