Minister MacDonald to address media following the launch of the Next Policy Framework Consultations with industry stakeholders

January 19, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Sophie Chatel, will be in Ottawa to launch the Next Policy Framework (NPF) Consultations.

The Minister will address the media following a roundtable with industry stakeholders.

Date
January 20, 2026

Time

1:45 pm (Ontario Time - Eastern Time)
 

Participation Information

Media representatives who wish to participate in this in-person event are asked to register in advance by contacting aafc.mediarelations-relationsmedias.aac@agr.gc.ca with your name and media outlet. Details on how to participate will be provided upon registration. There is no virtual or call-in component to this event. 

The registration deadline is 10 am ET on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
 

Notes for media 

• Please allow time to set up if you have a tripod camera or microphone
• Parking spaces are available on site
• Media must sign in at reception before proceeding to announcement location