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Policy issues we're currently working on

As the national policy voice for Canada’s 40,000 canola farmers, CCGA enhances farm competitiveness by conducting in-depth policy analysis and advocating for policy, regulatory, and legislative changes that impact farm profitability. 

While our advocacy efforts cover five broad policy areas, here are the current issues that require our immediate focus and attention:

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1.  Domestic Biofuels Markets

Updated March 2026
Diversifying markets for Canadian canola is critical, especially with increasing trade volatility for an export-dependent crop. One key component of Canadian Canola Growers Association's (CCGA) market diversification strategy is the use of canola oil as a high-quality, sustainable feedstock in the domestic biofuel industry. 
 
Advocating for biofuels policy that supports agriculture. 
 
CCGA has been advocating for the federal government to view feedstock suppliers, such as canola farmers and processors, as a critical first step in the production of low-carbon fuel supply chains. Prioritizing North American feedstock suppliers within the Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) will ensure the supply of high-quality feedstock in the pursuit of low-carbon-intensity fuel production here in Canada. 
 
Canola industry urges action to drive domestic demand through targeted amendments to the current federal biofuels policy.
 
The CFR proposed amendments are part of support measures announced by the federal government in September 2025 to assist Canada’s canola industry, including farmers, through recent trade disruptions. 
 
The canola industry submitted comments to the Government of Canada to advocate for three areas of improvement: 
  1. Only allow fuels made from domestic or North American feedstocks to be eligible for new programs that support domestic biofuel production within these amendments. 
  2. Reduce the risk of fuels made from potentially fraudulent foreign used cooking oil (UCO) from entering the Canadian clean fuels market by restricting the ability to generate credits until such time that it can be determined that foreign UCO is not adulterated with virgin oils, like palm oil. 
  3. Provide a strong market signal that expands domestic biofuel production volumes, resulting in increased demand for local feedstock. 

These positions have been shared with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Natural Resources Canada through multiple meetings and submissions over the past year. CCGA will continue to advocate to ensure that Canadian and North American feedstocks are not competitively disadvantaged by potentially fraudulent feedstocks.

Domestic biofuel policy drives value back to the farm. 

Biofuels is a growing market for Canadian canola. An estimated one in three acres now ends up in biofuels in Canada, the U.S., or the EU. This growing demand supports stronger prices and expands market opportunities for farmers.

A recent study conducted by CCGA shows Canada’s current domestic biofuel policy is estimated to bring nearly $600 million in value to farmgate prices in the 2025/2026 crop year. This equates to $27 per tonne or $0.62 per bushel. 

Another CCGA study shows that crusher basis levels are consistently at a premium over elevator bids. Meaning, crushers are drawing in more farmer deliveries due to higher demand, often resulting in better prices for farmers. 

Three semis driving on a Canadian highway

2.  Trade with U.S.

Updated March 2026

With the U.S. as one of canola’s long-standing top markets, valued at $5.7 billion in 2025, the pending review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in July 2026 is top of mind for canola farmers. 

Tariff uncertainty has challenged markets this past year, but canola seed, oil, and meal have continued to trade tariff-free into the U.S. under CUSMA. CCGA is advocating for the federal government to uphold the swift renewal of the agreement and to maintain tariff-free access and mutually beneficial trade. 

Canada and the U.S. both benefit from free and open trade between our two countries.

The North American canola industry is highly integrated and benefits the entire canola value chain on both sides of the border. In fact, the U.S. is Canada’s leading market for canola and is the top export destination for canola oil and meal.
 
In the U.S., the Canadian canola industry contributes $11.2 billion USD in economic activity and supports 22,000 U.S. jobs, generating $1.2 billion USD in wages.
 
Given the importance of the U.S. market for Canadian canola, increased protectionism, the threat of tariffs, and a CUSMA review set to occur in 2026, CCGA is prioritizing building new and strengthening existing trade relationships to maintain our market presence in the U.S.
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3.  Trade with China

Updated March 2026
On March 1, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) delivered a final determination on the anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed imports. The final determination establishes a 5.9% anti-dumping duty on imports of canola seed into China for the next five years. 
 
This 5.9% duty will be added to the pre-existing 9% Most Favoured Nation duty, resulting in total duties of 14.9% on imports of Canadian canola seed into China, significantly lower than the preliminary duty of 75.8% that was implemented in August of 2025. 
 
The 100% duty on canola meal was removed for the remainder of 2026. Duties of 100% on canola oil remain. 
 
This is positive news for canola farmers and the broader industry, with early signs that trade has resumed, partially reopening the Chinese market under this new framework. 
 
CCGA is pleased with this progress and, alongside CCC, will continue working toward permanent and complete tariff relief.
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