"Canadian agriculture is no more subsidized than agriculture in the U.S." The difference is that while U.S. taxpayers foot the bill for farm protections, in Canada, the cost is carried by consumers at the cash register, Sumner said. Washington spends more than $20 billion a year on subsidies for farm businesses.

Is farming subsidized in Canada?

Canadian Agricultural Loans Act (CALA) Program

As an agricultural producer, you could qualify for a repayable loan guarantee of up to $500,000 to help you access credit for your business. Eligible applicants can include: Existing farmers. Beginning/start-up farmers.

How much does Canada spend on agricultural subsidies?

They also controlled for such factors as farm prices, trade deals and the government's fiscal position. Over that period, subsidies in Canada have ranged between more than $8-billion (U.S.) to slightly less than $6-billion.