Is more Farm land being privatized?

Yes. Proof 1.) A Member of Parliament suggested that land between Merivale and Fisher Avenue may be decommissioned: House of Commons Ottawa May 13, 1988. Hon. David Bruce Daubney (Ottawa West) Progressive Conservative: "Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the Minister of Agriculture.He will agree that the Central Experimental Farm partly located in my riding is the flagship of Agriculture Canada's excellent research effort and contributes greatly to the unique beauty and character of the nation's capital. Will he confirm for the House that the Government has no intention of disposing of any part of the Experimental Farm proper, and in particular that part bordered by Merivale and Fisher Avenues in the City of Ottawa?"

The Hon. John Wise (Minister of Agriculture): "Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the Hon. Member's continuing interest in the future of the Experimental Farm here in Ottawa. I want to take this opportunity to indicate to him that Agriculture Canada, my Department, has no plans or thoughts whatsoever concerning disposing of any portion of that property at any time.There is no question about that. I appreciate also the complimentary remarks the Hon. Member made with reference to that very unique facility. It has made a tremendous contribution to Canadian agriculture. It is one of the four original experimental farms created across Canada over 100 years ago. In fact,next to the Parliament Buildings the Experimental Farm is the second most popular tourist attraction here in Ottawa."

2.) The Clyde/Merivale property which is directly beside Merivale and Fisher was sold to the Municipality of Ottawa in 1988:

  

3.) During the early 1970's the Trudeau government refused to give the National Capital Commission 700 acres of Farm land between Clyde Avenue and Prince of Wales Drive. A 7,000 unit housing development was proposed for the area:

The NCC wanted a 700 acre swath of Agriculture Canada land from Clyde to Prince of Wales Drive. For housing. An Ottawa Journal article from 1973.

4.)The City of Ottawa wants to designate Fisher Avenue (outlined in red) a Minor Corridor.Is it a coincidence, that the Civic is already talking about expanding, and the government was willing to demolish 24 buildings including the K.W. Neatby Building and the Dominion Observatory campus.Is it a coincidence, that the City of Ottawa is promoting intensification and a plethora of condominiums could be built on "surplus" Agriculture Canada holdings.

5.)  The City is building more transit services on Baseline Road and is expropriating part of the CEF, a fast-food business near the Skyline Towers, land from 222 private properties and part of the Pinecrest Cemetery. (From: Baseline transit plan contributes to 'erosion' of Central Experimental Farm-CBC News, February 1, 2017.)

6.)  Councillor Riley Brockington refererred to "future residential developments"." I do believe that the new corridor will reduce travel times, improve connections and provide better mobility. I also believe that this may promote new business and future residential developments.Riley Brockington concerns"I acknowledge and recognize that very little River Ward property is being used/expropriated for this project. As a trade-off, land from the Experimental Farm is being used...How much land is 'a strip' and what is the land currently used for by Agriculture Canada...I believe the federal government needs to clarify what the long-term plans for the Farm are." (From: Baseline transit plan contributes to 'erosion' of Central Experimental Farm-CBC News, February 1, 2017.)

The Experimental Farm between Merivale Road and Fisher Avenue, north of Baseline Road, Ottawa, Canada. February 2017 CBC News photo.