MacAulay chided for asserting farmers support carbon tax
Farm groups say they’re concerned about climate change and other environmental issues, but that doesn’t mean they support this policy.
RealAg Radio, June 23: Wheat Growers Panel at Agri-Trade
A farmer panel discussion on crop progress, trade, the federal Liberals and more.
CN to invest $210 in Saskatchewan
“Moving grain from the Prairies to our customers in export markets is absolutely critical to western farmers,” said Jim Wickett,...
MacAulay thinks farmers support the federal carbon tax
Jim Wickett, Chairman of Western Canadian Wheat Growers, said the minister’s statement that most farmers support the carbon tax “is...
Senator Plett Questions the Government’s Assertion that Canadian Farmers Favour the Carbon Tax
Hon. Donald Neil Plett: Honourable senators, my question as well is for the government leader. Leader, last week the Minister of...
Producers proceed with caution at passing of Bill C-49
A standoff between the House of Commons and the Senate has come to a close. Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization...
Western wheat growers group blasts Budget 2018
The 370-page document makes hardly any mention of the farming and food sectors – and that isn’t sitting well with...
Harry interview @WCWG chair Jim Wickett on several issues, first on #carbontax
“We’re putting carbon back in the ground, yet it’s the flavor of the day for the politicians. It’s a new...
Wheat Growers Call for Refund on Grain Commission User Fees
The Canadian Grain Commission’s large surplus from user fees over the last few years needs be drawn down and returned...
Farmers feel federal transport minister heard concerns over grain transportation
Farm groups say they think federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau heard their concerns about moving grain by rail and they’ll...