Your Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association
We are a farm advocacy organization dedicated to developing ag policy solutions that strengthen the profitability and sustainability of farming and the agricultural industry.
As a not-for-profit association, each member of your Board of Directors is a committed and passionate wheat farmer, giving their time and energy to advocate on behalf of you and your business.
Today, the Wheat Growers’ position on policies are:
- We believe a federal carbon tax will hurt farmers and that the coalition opposing the federal carbon tax is the right and necessary step.
- We want investments in Canada so the latest ag seed technology can help farmers compete in an increasingly competitive global market.
- We support a full review of the Grain Act and Grain Commission, from how it’s structured, to the services it offers, and how they’re provided. We are adamant that the current surplus be returned to farmers via reduced fees, and the surplus should not be used for anything else until a full review is complete.
- We are pleased that Bill C-49 received Royal Assent and brought changes and introduced processes of how all wheat growers could hold the railways accountable for the movement of their grain.
- We are supportive of USMCA and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Shaping the Direction of Ag Policy, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
What's New
Federal Government’s Carbon Tax 2.0 Will Hurt Farmers
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers are shocked that the federal government is hiking the carbon tax during the middle of a pandemic and with no regard…
Federal Government Forgets About Grain Farmers
CALGARY, AB: With the release of the Fall Economic Statement 2020, agriculture and specifically grain farmers were expecting to be at least acknowledged as leading the economic recovery…
Congratulations to the Saskatchewan Party
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers congratulates the Saskatchewan Party for their victory in the provincial election. “We have enjoyed a strong relationship with government MLAs in…
Sask. farmers welcome review of the Canada Grain Act
Western Canadian Wheat Growers committee chair Jim Wickett says changes are needed to services from the Canadian Grain Commission and grain grading. He says the current visual grading…
RealAg LIVE – With Guest Daryl Fransoo, Saskatchewan Farmer and Chair of WCWGA
Daryl Fransoo chats with Shaun Haney. Listen by clicking below.
Western Wheat Growers chair hopes for profitable year in 2021
Daryl Fransoo says the pandemic created some challenges for farmers but had limited effect. He says grain exports are booming and prices are on the rise.
Premier Scott Moe thanks the Wheat Growers’ members for their advocacy, policy efforts and for being the “voice of reason and common sense”.
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