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Canola groups disappointed in Carney’s plan to help growers, biofuel

‘Farmers should not be expected to borrow’

Two national canola organizations said they’re not pleased with the federal government’s announcement on helping canola growers and the biofuel industry. The Canola Council of Canada and the Canadian Canola Growers Association expressed their disappointment in a Sept. 5 news release.







Scott Moe (left) and Kody Blois (right) during press conference on canola trade discussions. Photo: Janelle Rudolph

Feds promise urgency to address canola tariffs

The federal and Saskatchewan governments meet with industry to find ways to support the canola sector

With Canadian canola growers under new price pressure, federal and Saskatchewan government and industry officials have met to discuss next steps in dealing with China’s canola trade barriers.