Grain Growers of Canada
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We’re proud to launch to oppose the capital gains tax increase on family farms.
The increase will generally cost a family-run grain farm 30% more in taxes, impacting retirement plans and pricing out families.
Learn more and send a letter to your MP👇
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#cdnag
, we want to hear your
#HarvestFromHell
story. Help us communicate the real cost of the carbon tax by posting your grain drying bill or telling us how it has affected your farm. Visit to learn more.
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Last week’s breakthrough with
#cptpp
is the latest in a long list of recent
#tradediversification
achievements. Thank you to government and everyone involved in that success!
#ceta
#usmca
@jimcarr_wpg
@L_MacAulay
@CAFTA_ACCA
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Thanks to
@twistedironfarm
and
@farmermegzz
for taking the time to come to Ottawa to share their
#mentalhealth
journeys at
#AGRI
committee and advocate for access for
#cdnag
.
@domoreag
@FCCagriculture
#ittakesavillage
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We are pleased to announce that Erin Gowriluk (
@GowrilukE
) has joined GGC as our new Executive Director.
#cdnag
#cdnpoli
Find out more:
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We were so saddened to hear of the passing of former
@GrainGrowers
director and ag sector advocate Art Enns. Art was always gracious and kind, and was a committed representative from the Prairie Oat Growers Association. He will be missed.
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Did you see our ad in today's
@TheHillTimes
?
When grain doesn't move, farmers don't get paid.
#moveourgrain
#passc49
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Thank you for your ongoing support. It is great working with you!
We heard farmers & today I shared w/ them our strategy's goals to help them reliably transport their grain to market
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#cdnag
, we want to hear your
#HarvestFromHell
story. Help us communicate the real cost of the carbon tax by posting your grain drying bill or telling us how it has affected your farm. Visit to learn more.
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Innovation, trade, and the future of
#cdnag
were top of mind in yesterday's roundtable with
@mclaudebibeau
.
Thank you, Minister, for a great discussion!
#cdnpoli
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It's finally
#CdnAgDay
tomorrow! How are you celebrating the food we love and the farmers who produce it?
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Canadian farmers need concrete solutions like the ones proposed here by
@AndrewScheer
. We are calling on
@JustinTrudeau
and
@mclaudebibeau
to take action and support farm families as they struggle to make ends meet.
#HarvestFromHell
#OurGrain
#CdnAg
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Have you seen our new ads on Sparks Street?
Without any viable alternatives available, grain farmers are being unfairly penalized by carbon pricing on the essential use of propane and natural gas. Passing
#C234
is critical to ensuring that farmers can continue to invest in
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"Canadian farmers are responsible for removing millions of tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere yearly" and deserve credit for climate action says
@CdnAgriFood
#cdnpoli
#cdnag
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Thank you to Member of Parliament
@BradleyVis
for raising our research on the impacts of the capital gains tax increase on family farms in the House of Commons yesterday.
The government must reverse course to protect family farms.
#cdnpoli
#cdnag
Conservatives are voting against Trudeau's job-killing tax hike that will devastate family farms and drive up food costs.
#Pierre4PM
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Thank you to Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food
@JohnBarlowMP
for meeting with our team today to discuss getting
#C234
passed and our
#RoadTo2050
project.
#cdnpoli
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Thank you to outgoing GGC president
@senatrstanford
. Your dedication to
#cdnag
is incredible!
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Thank you Minister
@mclaudebibeau
for the excellent meeting today. We appreciated your engagement and look forward to working with you on issues of importance to grain farmers.
#FromReporttoReality
#cdnag
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Thank you Minister
@L_MacAulay
for having breakfast with our members to discuss the
#Roadto2050
vision for Canada’s grain sector. Your ongoing support of the grain industry is essential as we work towards a sustainable future.
#GrainsWeek
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Excellent meeting with
@mflalonde
about the role of innovation, transportation, and trade in achieving net-zero emissions.
Lots of great ideas shared - thank you!
@AlbertaWheat
@AlbertaBarley
@mb_cropalliance
@AlbertaCanola
@AtlanticGrain
@ccga_ca
#cdnag
#CdnPoli
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We are very pleased to welcome the Senate's passage of C-49 with amendments. It is time to fix the power imbalance between grain shippers and the railways and work with the House to
#moveourgrain
for good.
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Excellent news for grain farmers today as Minister
@MarcGarneau
accepts the crucial amendments to C-49. We urge all parties to work together to get the Bill passed and in place ASAP.
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The time for action is now says
@GowrilukE
on
@CTV_PowerPlay
. Farmers need this
#CNrailstrike
to end and for trains to move again.
@MarcGarneau
@FilomenaTassi
@mclaudebibeau
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We reiterate: this carbon tax is hurting farmers, and our members deserve transparency from the federal government around its true cost to their bottom line.
‘As noted by Blacklock’s Reporter, which broke the story,
@mclaudebibeau
’s department
@AAFC_Canada
has this information. She said so at an agricultural conference in February.’ Via
@sunlorrie
.
@GrainGrowers
@CFAFCA
@PremierScottMoe
#cdnpoli
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News Release:
@GrainGrowers
launches video to highlight modern realities, challenges of Canadian farmers
Read the news release:
Watch the video:
#CdnAg
#cdnpoli
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This is welcome news for Canada’s grain farmers. Thank you to
@CNRailway
and
@Richardson_INTL
for keeping our supply chain moving!
Congratulations to
@Richardson_INTL
's Dixon, SK team for handling a record-setting 400,000 tonnes of grain in a crop year! We're proud of the entire team, and we're proud of our role in helping move Canada's grain to market.
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GGC is saddened by the loss of one of our founders, Allan Ling. Allan was a tireless advocate for Canadian agriculture and his wit and sage advice were always appreciated.
Or sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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While we appreciate the outreach it is going to take a lot more than a gently worded letter to get grain moving. We need action now to
#passc49
and
#moveourgrain
. Farmers can’t wait any longer - if the grain doesn’t move they don’t get paid.
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Thank you to all the growers, parliamentarians, and government staff who helped make
#NationalGrainWeek
a success. We appreciate the work you do to build a strong grain industry as we work towards
#75Bby2025
.
#cdnag
#cdnpoli
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"Farmers are price takers, we cannot pass the cost of the carbon tax along to customers" says
@abfarmer1962
. Farmers need to be reimbursed for the added costs on grain drying during the
#harvestfromhell
.
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Thank you to
@mclaudebibeau
for meeting with us today and for your support of the Road to 2050. Our conversation was a great way to cap off
#GrainsWeek22
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And that’s a wrap for
#GrainsWeek
this year!
Thank you to all the parliamentarians for meeting with grain farmers. We look forward to continued engagement.
#cdnpoli
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As small business owners farmers save to invest in their future.
#unfairtaxchanges
will make that harder for families across Canada
#cdnag
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Thank you to the Leader of the Official Opposition
@PierrePoilievre
for taking the time to meet with our members and showcase your support for grain farmers across Canada.
#GrainsWeek
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22
Great meeting with
@L_MacAulay
is the perfect way to kick off
#NationalGrainWeek
.
@abfarmer1962
@GowrilukE
@Shaunron1
#CdnAg
Canadian Grain Farmers play a critical role in
#CdnAg
, supplying high quality products to Canadian and global markets. Thank you to
@GrainGrowers
for meeting with me today in Ottawa!
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Thank you to long time supporter MP
@BrandenCPC
for continuing to champion grain growers across the country.
#GrainsWeek
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With all the uncertainty farmers face, making
#mentalhealth
a priority is crucial. During
#MentalHealthWeek
and every week, take the time to check in on yourself and your loved ones to see how things are going. Remember,
#MentalHealthIsHealth
!
#sicknotweak
@domoreag
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‘Farmers can talk about a heart attack, but to admit that you suffer from anxiety is taboo’. Thank you
@twistedironfarm
for talking about the
#mentalhealth
challenges you have faced.
#MentalHealthAwareness
#endthestigma
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Today is
#WorldMentalHealthDay
and with the challenges many grain farmers are facing getting
#Harvest18
off the fields this year it seems like a timely reminder that
#mentalhealthishealth
. Seek support and know that there is an entire industry behind you.
@domoreag
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This week is
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
. With 58% of farmers meeting the criteria for anxiety and 35% for depression, it is always a good time to connect with family and friends and reinforce your networks.
#SickNotWeak
#EndtheStigma
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Fantastic setting here at
@Woodrill
for a farm dinner with
@SpiritsCanada
and
@WellingtonBrew
. Thanks for hosting!
#GGCinGuelph
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We are pleased on congratulate
@JustinTrudeau
@cafreeland
and everyone involved in the renegotiation of NAFTA - now the
#USMCA
. This is a good agreement that provides stability and prosperity Canada's grain farmers far into the future. Thank you for your tireless efforts.
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Branden Leslie, our manager of policy and GR, will be sharing our message at the
#FPT
meetings today on the innovative spirit of farmers regarding sustainability.
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Grain farmers are experiencing one of our most challenging harvests and trade disputes have closed some of our most reliable markets. Any delay in shipping will damage our access to hard-won markets that we must cultivate to survive.
#cdnag
Read more:
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There are six main areas in which Canada’s grain farmers need immediate support. And we have clear, direct feedback on what we need.
Learn more:
#agriculture
@JustinTrudeau
@mclaudebibeau
#cdnag
#cdnpoli
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Congratulations to GGC past-Prez
@senatrstanford
and his family for their recognition as an outstanding farm family. We know how lucky our industry is to have people like Gary and
@StanfordDiane
. A well deserved award!
#cdnag
Farm family award for Cardston County thanks to
@BMO
and
@calgarystampede
for recognizing our family
@albertawheat
@CardstonCounty
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Thank you to
@GerryRitzxMP
for all you did for
#cdnag
! It was a pleasure to work with you for so many years.
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Thank you Minister
@cafreeland
for meeting with GGC Chair
@andiharpe
and Diane Harpe to discuss the importance of continued investment and innovation in Canada’s grain sector.
#GrainsWeek
#Roadto2050
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Battling weather and trade issues, farmers need help more than ever –
@abfarmer1962
today in the Calgary Herald
Farmers need
#ReliableBRM
#cdnag
#cdnpoli
@mclaudebibeau
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10
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After decades of service to Grain Growers of Canada, including helping to start the association, we thanked our former Director from
@AtlanticGrain
Michael Delaney this week by presenting to him a commemorative plaque as a token of our appreciation.
#CdnAg
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It was an honour to have so many friends of agriculture join us last night for our Road to 2050 announcement and kick-off to
#GrainsWeek22
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We need
@mclaudebibeau
and
@AAFC_Canada
to provide details on how existing programs are serving farmers. To say they are "available" does not give the full story. We know not all farms use the program the same way, but only the government has the data to show it.
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On behalf of Canada's grain farmers, we welcome the results of this vote and ask for rapid adoption of this legislation. This is a small step in the right direction towards ensuring grain farms in Canada have a better chance to remain in the family.
#cdnag
@LarryMaguireMP
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Today is the start of
#GrainsWeek
!
This week, we have dozens of grain farmers from across the country in Ottawa to launch our
#Roadto2050
project and meet with parliamentarians.
Stay turned tomorrow for more details!
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Thank you to the Shadow Minister of Agriculture
@JohnBarlowMP
for meeting with our members and showcasing your support for advancement and prosperity of Canadian grain farmers.
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In our new episode of "Fireside Chats with Erin," Erin chats with
@PeterMacKay
. They discuss his rural roots, the grain supply chain, the future of Canadian agriculture and more. Available wherever you get your podcasts!
#cdnag
#cdnpoli
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Thanks to
@PLawrenceMP
and
@JohnBarlowMP
for inviting GGC to join your important announcement on
#carbonprice
exemptions for farmers today. We are proud to support your bill.
#NationalGrainWeek
#HarvestFromHell
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Thank you to
@L_MacAulay
for your tireless dedication to
#CdnAg
as Minister these last few years. We have appreciated your open doors and willingness to fight for our industry. Wishing you all the best in your important new portfolio!
#cdnpoli
#cdngrain
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Our Manager of Policy and Regulatory Affairs Kinga Nolan attended the Team Alberta Crops Breakfast today in Red Deer, AB where she was able to meet with our members
@AlbertaGrains
,
@AlbertaPulse
, and
@AlbertaCanola
and hear from Minister
@RjSigurdson
.
#cdnag
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Canadian farmers are losing out as rail service goes from bad to worse
#moveourgrain
#passc49
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Farmers urgently need access to plant breeding innovation to help achieve our shared sustainability goals. Canada must act now to finish updating its policies on
#plantbreeding
#geneediting
:
.
@mclaudebibeau
@InspectionCan
#globalfarmerstatement
#cdnag
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The
#CETA
deal with the EU has has direct benefits for
#cdnag
through expanded access for grains like corn.
#TimeToDiversify
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We held our fall Board of Directors meeting this afternoon in Calgary to plan the months ahead.
We’ve got big things in the works, so stay tuned!
#cdnag
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Thank you MP
@BenCarrwpg
for meeting with our members to discuss the challenges and opportunities for grain farmers in Canada as we pave the
#Roadto2050
.
#GrainsWeek
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9
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Congratulations
@GerryRitzxMP
! Thank you for your hard work on behalf of farmers across Canada. Our industry is fortunate to have a champion like you. 👍
The
@CdnAgHall
has announced five inductees for 2018. They are:
- Ted Bilyea
- Peter Dhillon
- Wilf Keller
- Larry Martin
- Honourable Gerry Ritz
#congratulations
#Cdnag
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Thank you
@SenatorRobBlack
for your strong and ongoing support of Canadian grain farmers!
#GrainsWeek
I was pleased to attend the
@GrainGrowers
reception yesterday evening. GGC is a farmer-driven association that advocates for over 65,000 producers from coast to coast to coast!
#GrainsWeek
#CdnAg
#AgMatters
@SenateCA
@L_MacAulay
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Thank you again
@SenatorRobBlack
for highlighting the impact of the capital gains tax increase on family farms.
Concerned about this issue? Visit to learn more and get engaged.
Today, I rose during Question Period in the
@SenateCA
to once again ask the Government Representative a question about the impact of the Capital Gains Inclusion Rate increase on Canadian farm families.
@GrainGrowers
#CdnAg
#AgMatters
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"We are proud to see the opening of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office and we look forward to working together to grow, open, and sustain markets across the region." - Andre Harpe, Chair, Grain Growers of Canada
#cdnpoli
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8
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With individual strength and independence often being held up a pillar of farming it can be hard for farmers to seek help when a
#mentalhealth
crisis strikes. Organizations like
@domoreag
and the recent
#AGRI
study are helping end that stigma
#sicknotweak
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7
16
We are looking forward to appearing as a witness at
#FINA
this afternoon to voice our support for Bill C-208, which would allow farmers to sell their operation to a family member without unnecessarily incurring a higher tax rate than if they sold to a third-party.
@LarryMaguireMP
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Thank you
@CornwallHeath
for the opportunity to meet with our members to discuss sustainable agricultural practices and share our policy recommendations.
#Roadto2050
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5
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LIVE:
#Roadto2050
Policy Recommendations unveiled at the Parliamentary Press Gallery by GGC’s Andre Harpe & William van Tassel. Explore the future of Canada’s grain sector. Full release here:
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Thank you to
@JustinTrudeau
@jimcarr_wpg
@L_MacAulay
for making
#CPTPP
a priority. The quick ratification of this agreement will go a long way to reducing the impacts of trade volatility and growing our economy.
#cdnag
#cdnpoli
#ratifyCPTPP
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“We need to be at the table. We need to be providing some real, data-driven solutions that are good for farmers, are practical, that are not going to have negative economic consequences on our farms.”
Read about the Road to 2050 in the
@westernproducer
:
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Welcome to a snowy Ottawa Team Alberta! Thanks for taking the time to come to Ottawa and engage on the issues that matter to farmers in Alberta.
#cdnag
#cdnpoli
#farmervoicesmatter
@AlbertaBarley
@albertawheat
@AlbertaPulse
@AlbertaCanola
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It is unacceptable to have 40 boats waiting at port for our grain. Our international reputation as a reliable supplier is at stake and we need the railways to step up and
#moveourgrain
.
@CNRailway
@CanadianPacific
#GRAIN
UPDATE: Just got off the phone with Canada's grain monitor Quroum Corp. There are currently 35 boats in Vancouver waiting for grain and another five in Prince Rupert.
#cdnag
#westcdnag
#cdnpoli
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Thanks to
@L_MacAulay
for taking time to chat with us about the Road to 2050 and other important
#cdnag
sector priorities.
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Thank you to Senator
@DonPlett
for meeting with our Executive Director
@KylePLarkin
and
@ccga_ca
today to discuss getting C-244 passed to support grain farmers with their right to repair.
#cdnpoli
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4
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We’re getting geared up for the second annual
#NationalGrainWeek
here in Ottawa for the next few days. Looking forward to meeting with government to discuss moving from Report to Reality as we grow our industry and the economy!
#cdnag
#CdnPoli
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@bisdvd
@senatrstanford
@Dt8010
@AlbertaWheat
@AlbertaBarley
@MBCornGrowers
What will
#cdnpoli
hear from our members during
#NationalGrainWeek
?
@graingrowers
vice-chair Shane Stokke,
@DarylFransoo
, and
@loessin_corey
share their message.
#OurGrain
@SaskFlax
@wheatgrowers
@saskpulse
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10
16
Farming has changed significantly over the last few decades – and farmers have embraced these changes enthusiastically. Join us and
@CropLifeCanada
in celebrating our innovators.
#cdnag
1
8
16
Minister
@L_MacAulay
recognizes the important leadership from
#cdnag
at
#CdnAgDay
event in
#Ottawa
. Says that the federal government sees a bright future ahead for our industry and is taking action.
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“We have asked for help enforcing existing trade agreements... we have asked for recognition of all the innovative and effective steps farmers are taking to offset carbon emissions. We have asked for business risk management programs that actually work for farmers.”
Once again, Canadian farmers have been left unsupported. And we are exhausted
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Great beer is made with great grains - and here in Canada, we've perfected both!
On
#InternationalBeerDay
, head to your favourite brewery and raise a glass for Canadian grain growers. 🍻🍁
#CdnAg
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GGC is delighted to welcome the announcement that
#CPTPP
received Royal Assent today. Thank you to
@jimcarr_wpg
@L_MacAulay
@JustinTrudeau
and Canada's incredible negotiating team for their hard work on this important trade agreement.
#cndag
#agtrade
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8
16
Thank you MP
@earl_dreeshen
for taking the time to discuss
#Roadto2050
with our members! We look forward to your continued support.
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Thank you MP
@chriswarkentin
for taking the time and meeting with our members during
#GrainsWeek
!
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Do you see yourself in our first
#GGC20
throwback from the first GGC meeting in November 2000? Look closely for
@TedMenzies
at the mic!
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