Winnipeg, MB — Yesterday, Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the 2019-20 federal government budget, which included several items of special interest to farmers. Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) welcomes the inclusion of some elements that respond to issues raised by the association, as well as others that will provide near or longer-term benefits for canola farmers, including:
- a commitment to review the
Canada Grain Act and the Canadian Grain Commission;
- investment in expanded broadband service to rural Canada;
- consultations on expanding the carbon fuel tax exemption to include fuel delivered at cardlock facilities;
- support for a national agri-food branding... (read more)