Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) welcomes the appointment of Canada’s new federal Cabinet and urges immediate action to support grain farmers and protect the viability of the sector. To grow Canada’s $45-billion grain export sector and secure the future of family-run grain farms, GGC is calling for urgent progress on three fronts: resetting trade relationships with Canada’s … Read more
After weeks of research and consultation with farm tax accountants, Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) revealed that the capital gains inclusion rate changes will increase taxes by 30 per cent on family-run grain farms. The research details the anticipated impacts of the increase, which is set to take effect on June 25. “Our research shows that an average grain farm in Canada, most of … Read more
Following the recent announcement that over 95 per cent of railway workers at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City have voted in favour of strike action as early as May 22, Grain Growers of Canada calls for an urgent resolution to prevent potentially mass disruptions to the agricultural sector and the broader Canadian economy. … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) are calling on all Senators to reject the Agriculture and Forestry committee’s approved amendment to remove the heating and cooling of barns and greenhouses from Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. “We are disappointed to see some Senators on the AGFO committee vote … Read more
Grain Growers of Canada welcomes the appointment of Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI). During his previous tenure, GGC established a close working relationship with MacAulay, characterized by open dialogue and collaboration. GGC eagerly anticipates collaborating with MacAulay on various critical issues, including innovation, transportation system reliability, and particularly sustainability. “Over the last five years, GGC has developed … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) welcomed Kyle Larkin as its executive director. Larkin brings extensive advocacy, political and association experience to the organization and is poised to elevate the discussion around relevant policy issues at a national level. “Kyle is the right person to help us seize these opportunities,” says Andre Harpe, GGC chair. “His … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada bids farewell to Erin Gowriluk, its executive director, as she moves on to become the president of the Canada Grain Council. Tyler Bjornson & Associates will provide interim leadership effective April 17 while the organization searches for a new executive director. Call 204-804-3333.
To mark the start of National Grain Week, the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) urges all political parties to support Bill C-234, an amendment to the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. This amendment seeks to extend the exemption for qualifying farming fuel to marketable natural gas and propane, which would fuel innovation and benefit Canadian … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada announced the assembly of the climate solutions initiative’s Expert Advisory Council. “We are proud to bring together experts from inside and outside the agriculture sector to develop a holistic pathway to zero emissions by 2050 that is realistic and practical for Canadian grain farmers,” said GGC Chair Andre Harpe. The council includes representatives from … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada welcomed Cereals Canada, the national association representing the Canadian wheat, barley, and oats value chain, as the newest industry partner on the ‘Road to 2050’. “We are pleased to join the Grain Growers of Canada’s Road to 2050,” says Dean Dias, Chief Executive Officer of Cereals Canada. “It’s important that agriculture comes … Read more
