MP John Barlow, the shadow agriculture critic, visited the CAAR office on Nov. 28 to learn more about the organization and its priorities.

Last week, CAAR Executive Director, Myrna Grahn, and board member Stan Loewen attended Fertilizer Canada’s annual conference, which took place in Kelowna from Aug. 18 to 20.

This spring, CAAR has been busy meeting with members and industry stakeholders to raise and discuss issues, and advocate on behalf of agri-retailers across Canada.

At CAAR, not only is your executive director engaged in advocacy work, but so are your board members.

I am not sure where the month of March went! CAAR has been going full steam ahead on issues that relate to the Canadian economy and our three pillars of Educate, Advocate and Unite.

CAAR hit the ground running in January 2025, our 30th anniversary year. Here are a few highlights I have been engaged in.