Speak with your local MP on a regular basis and don’t be afraid to share your concerns with them regardless of their political affiliation, a long-time lobbyist told farmers. “Meet with your member of Parliament annually. That’s how you inform politicians. That’s where you can gain some real momentum and leverage. It only takes one […] Read more
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Canola growers scramble to address federal policy issues
Another day, another issue for canola growers to tackle. From the federal government’s musing on reducing emissions from fertilizer use to trade matters to carbon pricing, policy dominates much of the work carried out by farmer organizations. The most recent concern surrounds amendments made in the Senate to Bill C-234 that removed barns and greenhouses […] Read more

Ag exporters want action on non-tariff barriers
Canada responded to American steel tariffs with a targeted set of retaliatory measures and that worked. The same should be done in agriculture.

Advance payment changes take effect
Advance Payment Program advances are based on up to 50 percent of the expected market value of the product or product in storage. The changes are not retroactive and took effect May 8.
Advances are available for crops, livestock and honey.