The Road to 2050 document was developed with grain farmers across Canada as part of national net-zero plan
REGINA — Grain Growers of Canada has released its recommendations to the federal government on how it can help farmers be both profitable and sustainable. The Road to 2050 for Canada’s Grain Sector was two years in the making as the organization consulted with its members and agreed on 10 policy recommendations. It was initiated […] Read moreTag Archives C-234
Federal budget draws mixed reaction from Canadian ag groups
Livestock tax deferral, capital gains exemption praised; overall lack of investment in agriculture noted
Glacier FarmMedia – The 2024 federal budget, released Tuesday afternoon has drawn mixed reactions from ag groups across Canada. While some have praised aspects of the plan, others have condemned the lack of attention paid to agriculture and farmers. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) stated that they were “cautiously optimistic” to see recognition of the […] Read more
Senate delays continue for C-234
REGINA — The Senate defeated an amendment to Bill C-234 Nov. 28 but another has now been moved. The contentious bill on carbon pricing exemptions for grain drying and barn heating and cooling will also be the subject of a House of Commons vote Nov. 29 on an opposition motion calling for the Senate to […] Read more
Carbon tax exemption bill’s Senate trouble in the spotlight
A private member’s bill to exempt on-farm propane and natural gas use bogs down under a series of procedural snags
The senator who sponsored Bill C-234 said last week the bill has become a significant issue for all Canadians, not just farmers and ranchers. Senator David Wells from Ontario said in an interview he received thousands of emails and calls when the Senate discussed medical assistance in dying and marijuana legalization, and Bill C-234 has […] Read more
