Grain Growers of Canada is calling for more clarity from the federal government following cutbacks to Agriculture and Agri-Food staff and research centres.
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Grain Growers of Canada calls for clarity, transparency on AAFC research cuts
Grain Growers urge government to keep agriculture at the fore following China deal
Grain Growers of Canada says restoring predictability and market access in Canada’s second largest grain market is welcome news.
Grain Farmers of Ontario joins Grain Growers of Canada
Grain Farmers of Ontario has officially joined with national group Grain Growers of Canada.
Larkin to step down as Grain Growers of Canada Executive Director
Kyle Larkin will step down as executive director of Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) at the end of December.
Federal budget draws mixed reaction from Canadian agriculture groups
The 2025 federal budget took a step forward in recognizing agriculture’s importance but failed to address pressing challenges like labour disruptions, interswitching and precision technology, say Canadian farm groups.
Grain Growers call for Port of Vancouver to be included in federal major projects
The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is calling on the federal government and the Major Projects Office to designate the Port of Vancouver and its connecting rail infrastructure as a project of national significance. The first list of projects being considered was released Sept. 11.
Grain Growers of Canada react to U.S. tariffs
GGC says tariffs put family-run farms, already under strain, at great risk
Canadian grain farmers warn of economic hardship from new US tariffs. The 25 per cent U.S. tariff threatens farm viability, increases American food costs and disrupts a $17B trade relationship.
Federal government defers implementation of modified capital gains tax to 2026
Grain Growers of Canada says it continues to oppose the changes, calls for government to reverse the increase
Canada's government on Friday announced that it would defer the implementation of the controversial changes in the capital gains tax to January 1 next year.
Grain Growers of Canada elects new executive
Alberta Grains chair Tara Sawyer has been elected chair of the Grain Growers of Canada. Sawyer, a farmer from Acme, Alberta, is the first woman to hold the role, GGC said.
Changes to Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive won’t offset capital gains losses says Grain Growers of Canada
Grain Growers of Canada says proposed changes to the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive will help some grain farmers but won’t offset losses due to changes to the capital gains inclusion rate.
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