Government (In)Action – Days Late and Millions of Dollars Short
“The Wheat Growers have called for the government to take decisive action since May 2024. Agriculture and all other industrial...
Ottawa intervenes to end rail dispute
“I’m definitely pleased. It’s too bad we couldn’t have got to this point before some of the damage was already...
Western Wheat Growers Association urges Ottawa to prevent national rail strike, as it would cripple Canada’s economy
Fransoo is urging Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon to use all the tools at his disposal to prevent a potential...
Sense of “urgency” needed for railways, union to make a deal before potential strike date of Aug. 22
“What it does do is give some certainty now that we’re looking at August 22 for a strike,” said Daryl...
Labour board ruling clears path for dual CN and CPKC rail stoppage on or after August 22
The WG was one of a dozen organizations that sent an urgent letter on August 9 to Prime Minister Justin...
Farm Groups hope railways and workers can reach a deal before a possible strike occurs
In a news release, the Wheat Growers were critical of former Minister O’Regan’s handling of the issue. “It is unbelievable...
Minister O’Regan Can Resolve the Rail Strike Immediately
The Wheat Growers Association is calling upon the Hon. Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Labour, to provide strong leadership in addressing...
Wheat Growers Urge Minister to Prevent Rail Strike
Daryl Fransoo, the association’s chair, emphasized the urgency for the minister to mediate between the union and railway companies to...
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...