Agriculture Policy Development and Advocacy

CCGA represents the interests of canola farmers on national and international issues and policies that affect the profitability of canola. Through its research on policy alternatives and advocacy work, CCGA’s policy team works to affect change on behalf of the association's 43,000 farmer members.

Growing with Canola: In this episode of Growing with Canola, Rick White explains CCGA's role in national policy development and advocacy, including changes to the Canada Grain Commission and improvements in rail service.

Collaboration

In addition to the work of CCGA’s staff, the association works through several allied associations to advocate for change:

Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance
Coalition of Rail Shippers
Grain Growers of Canada
Vegetable Oil Industry of Canada
Canola Council of Canada
Canada Grains Council
Canadian Renewable Fuels Association

Representing Farmers

CCGA also represents farmers’ interests on a number of committees and working groups including:

Western Grains Standards Committee

Western Grains Research Foundation

Pest Management Regulatory Agency’s Pest Management Advisory Council

Grower Requested Own Use (GROU) program

On-Farm Food Safety Management Committee