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Jonah Grignon

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Jonah Grignon is a reporter with GFM based in Ottawa, where he covers federal politics in agriculture. Jonah graduated from Carleton University’s school of journalism in 2024 and started working full-time with GFM in Fall 2024, after starting as an intern in 2023. Jonah has written for publications like The Hill Times, Maisonneuve and Canada’s History. He has also created podcasts for Carleton’s student newspaper The Charlatan, Canada’s History and Farm Radio International in Ghana.


Stories by Jonah Grignon

Twenty agriculture groups say AAFC research cuts, which included over 600 staff and seven research stations , were made without consultation with farm groups or proper cost-benefit analysis. Photo: File
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Farm groups call on agriculture minister to pause federal research cuts

By Jonah Grignon March 12, 2026
Twenty farm and commodity groups are calling on the government to pause cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC) research for two years.

Women farmers can be primary, secondary and tertiary producers in the course of a day. Photo: Getty Images Plus
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Complexity of being a woman in farming can lead to mental, physical health risks

By Jonah Grignon March 6, 2026
The multiple roles women play on the farm can lead to complex blend of health and safety hazards said speakers in a Canadian Agricultural Safety Association webinar.


Photo: Getty Images Plus
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China has reduced tariffs on Canadian canola, peas, federal government confirms

By Jonah Grignon March 4, 2026
China has suspended anti-discrimination tariffs on canola meal and peas until the end of the year and reduced tariffs on canola seed, Canada’s government confirmed today.

Heath MacDonald speaks at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture AGM in Ottawa Feb. 25. Photo by Jonah Grignon
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Canadian agriculture must build on the moment federal politicians say

By Jonah Grignon March 4, 2026
Labour, investment, research and red tape as among the challenges the federal government and agriculture sector must address to increase productivity and competativeness politicians pointed to at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) AGM.


CUSMA replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which was active from 1994 to 2020. The current trilateral agreement allows producers in all three countries to trade with each other in a mostly tariff-free environment. Photo: ehrlif/istock/GettyImages
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CUSMA: a guide to the review and what it means for the agriculture sector

By Jonah Grignon March 3, 2026
The upcoming Canada-Unites States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review could set the tone for the future of Canadian agri-food trade. Here’s everything you need to know about CUSMA, the upcoming review process and what it could mean for the agriculture sector.

Roundtable participants raise concerns that Canada’s reputation as a trading partner suffering as a result of infrastructure decisions. Photo: Getty Images Plus
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Canada needs an agriculture strategy to rebuild trust with producers, investors and trade partners: report

By Jonah Grignon February 19, 2026
Canada needs a national agriculture strategy with clear priorities and results according to a new report from the Canada West Foundation.


File Photo: Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu arrives for a caucus meeting Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Photo: Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via ZUMA Press
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International trade minister visits Singapore, Vietnam

By Jonah Grignon February 19, 2026
Canada’s minister of international trade met with Vietnam and Singapore government officials to emphasize the need for free trade, highlight Canadian agri-food products, and to announce projects aimed at strenghtening trade with those nations.

MP Kody Blois speaks with Kim McConnell at the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) Fireside Chat on Feb. 9. Photo: Jonah Grignon
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Canadian agriculture must be seen as growth sector: Blois

By Jonah Grignon February 13, 2026
Agriculture must be pushed as a sector of expansion and investment opportunity in Canada said Kody Blois ahead of the Future of Food conference in Ottawa on Feb. 9.


Future of Food conference underscores need for unity in agriculture sector
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Future of Food conference underscores need for unity in agriculture sector

By Jonah Grignon February 12, 2026
Canada’s agriculture sector must work together for success — that was the message of the day at the 2026 Future of Food Conference in Ottawa.

The Let’s Grow Canada website’s stated purpose is “to shine a light on the people and stories behind Canada’s agriculture and food system and (grow) a national movement that invites Canadians and global partners to help shape our food future.” Photo: Getty Images Plus
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FCC platform to tell story of Canadian agriculture, food brand

By Jonah Grignon February 11, 2026
FCC launches Let’s Grow Canada platform to tell the story of Canadian agriculture


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