Farmers will take hit from capital gains tax changes, Commons committee told
“This policy inadvertently targets farmers who produce food to meet domestic and global demand and, as small businesses that are...
Gunter Jochum Presents to Finance Committee re: Capital Gains Tax
WG President Gunter Jochum presenting to the Federal Finance Committee re: capital gains tax and its implications on family farm.
Federal budget draws mixed reaction from Canadian ag groups
The Wheat Growers Association was particularly critical of the budget, calling it “woefully bloated” and saying it “falls short in...
Federal budget features expanded capital gains tax, funding for biofuels, and another promise to look at farm equipment interoperability
“Once again, the federal government has missed the opportunity to support agriculture and those that work in the industry,” said...
Failing Grade for an Out of Touch Federal Budget
CALGARY, AB: The 2024 federal budget is woefully bloated with a deficit of $40 billion dollars and yet falls short...
Staple foods at risk due to federal policy
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Wheat Growers take new shot at federal fertilizer policy
“We aren’t really exaggerating,” said Wheat Growers president Gunter Jochum. “I felt they were not exaggerating because of the government’s...
Should the federal government be blamed for the rising food costs?
“It’s not entirely the government’s fault, but the government is definitely a part of it,” said Gunter Jochum, the president...
Wheat Growers Assoc warns of cost of government-made food crisis
The Wheat Growers Association (WGA) is urging Canadians to rally against what it calls “a food crisis created by our...
Federal Strikers Targeting of Grain Terminals is Unacceptable – “an Attack on the Canadian Economy” – Wheat Growers Call for Immediate Intervention
CALGARY, AB: Grain exports are a major part of the Canadian economy. In addition to being critical to farmers, who...