March 8, 2019

Don’t Forget Trade, Please

"As Washington whispers about collusion and Ottawa sinks into a scandal that will dominate the media for months pre-election, the economies of the United States and Canada continue to hum along. But I’m concerned they will face disruption if we fail to confront the turmoil that’s brewing in our trading partnership," begins Cherilyn's op-ed piece.

November 5, 2018

Most Canadian farmers praise quick passage of CPTPP law

New opportunities and a levelled playing field with other agriculture exporters are lauded.

October 11, 2018

Feds weigh in on Canadian durum issue

Minister MacAulay provides trade mission update from Europe.

October 3, 2018

US gains easier access to Canadian wheat market

The new North American trade deal gives US wheat easier access to Canada but it is not expected to result in a large influx of US wheat. The agreement allows US wheat to be treated the same as Canadian wheat in the Canadian grain grading system.

October 2, 2018

New Trade Agreement Requires Changes To Canada’s Grain Act

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association sees the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement as a good step forward for Canada. One change impacting the wheat sector is that any registered wheat varieties grown on either side of the border would be recognized in the other country.

October 1, 2018

United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement a Trade Agreement that Supports Free Market Wheat

CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association is supportive of the attention that grain – specifically wheat – has under the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement. "Congratulations to the Canadian trade negotiators. This agreement affirms what the Wheat Growers have been advocating for several years, namely that registered wheat varieties on either [...]

July 17, 2018

A Year of Loss Under Italian COOL

Canadian grain farmers call on government to stand up for free trade.

July 5, 2018

A Call for True Free and Fair Trade

CALGARY, AB: For over two years, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers (WCWG) have worked with the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and US Wheat Associates (USWA) and have called for equality in Canadian grain grading. Canadian wheat moving south across the border receives the appropriate grading and pricing. American grain moving north is only […]

June 14, 2018

CPTPP – A strong future for Canadian grain farmers

"I love growing grain. I’ve done it my whole life and I am proud of the quality product my family and I produce in Saskatchewan. Canadian grain farmers are known for growing more grain on existing land in a sustainable manner."

January 11, 2018

Easing US wheat’s entry into Canada called priority

Restricting US wheat imports while Canada enjoys unrestricted access to the United States was a major topic of conversation at a recent farm conference.