Both of Canada’s national railways are officially shutdown, challenging our food, economic, and national security. The government must use all tools available to it to stop this work stoppage immediately before we suffer irreparable harm. #cdnpoli

🚨 Grain Growers of Canada warns of a major crisis as both CN & CPKC railways halt operations during harvest season. With $43M+ lost daily, our grain industry & economy are at serious risk, according to the GCC. #CdnAg #Harvest2024 hubs.li/Q02Md0TB0

🌟 Shoutout to AB Pulse Growers! With 5,400 members, they've been elevating pulse farming through research, innovation, and education since 1989. Their efforts are essential in promoting sustainable and profitable agriculture in Canada. #MemberSpotlight

“For the good of Canada’s food, economic, and national security, we are calling on all parties to abide by yesterday’s directives and to work with, not against, the CIRB to resume railway service,” [GGC] said. globalnews.ca/news/10712616/…

“[GGC Chair Andre] Harpe said a stoppage now is “particularly bad” for the agricultural sector because most farmers have started harvesting.” Andre Harpe globalnews.ca/news/10714179/…

Breaking! Let’s hope this brings both of Canada’s national railways back online as soon as possible.

"An 800-acre farm purchased in 1996 in ON would incur nearly $1.2 million in additional taxes if sold today. A 4,000-acre farm in SK would face an increase of more than $900,000. That’s a 30% spike in capital gains taxes on family-run grain farms." producer.com/opinion/tax-ch…

Heading out of town for the long weekend? Queue up our latest Grains on Tap episode featuring Beer Canada President CJ Hélie. Get insights on grain, beer, and the policies shaping our industry—perfect for the drive! Available on all streaming services: shorturl.at/x2a05

Thank you to Member of Parliament Fraser Tolmie for touring Rob Stone 🇨🇦 🧢's, Director with Sask Wheat, farm last week to see some of his equipment and discuss issues facing Canadian grain farmers. #cdnpoli

Thank you to Member of Parliament Shannon Stubbs for visiting our AB Pulse Growers Director Robert Semeniuk’s farm last week in Smoky Lake, AB to discuss issues impacting growers across the country. #cdnpoli

Thank you to CCGA_ca and Canadian Cattle Association for inviting us to join this year’s cohort of PIP/PSP interns on farm tours in the Ottawa area to showcase firsthand the work of farmers across the country. It's inspiring to see these young professionals learn more and engage with Canadian

Farmers need the freedom to repair their own equipment, but barriers still exist. Check out the latest from Executive Director Kyle Larkin for GrainsWest on breaking the repair barrier and what it means for agriculture. Read more: grainswest.com/2024/09/break-…

Every kilometre counts! Extending interswitching to 500 km opens up competition for the entire grain sector. It's time to ensure market forces work for farmers and the economy. Learn more at interswitching.ca