Monday, September 1 – CCGA's offices will be closed.
CANADA POST SERVICE DISRUPTION – HOW TO REACH US
Apply Now

Current Issues

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:

Quick links
Election Priorities
Key Policy Areas
Advocacy Priorities
Submissions & Appearances

1.  Trade with China

Updated August 2025

China’s Anti-dumping Investigation 

On August 12, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued a preliminary ruling as part of its anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed imports. Currently in effect, MOFCOM has imposed a 75.8% duty, collected in the form of a deposit, on all Canadian canola seed shipments. This preliminary ruling comes 11 months after MOFCOM initiated an anti-dumping investigation regarding Canadian canola seed in September 2024. A final ruling is anticipated within 12 to 18 months following the initiation of the investigation.

CCGA is a registered participant in the investigation, providing an aggregate perspective of canola farming in Canada. 

With MOFCOM’s announcement of preliminary duties on canola seed under its ongoing anti-dumping investigation – on top of the existing 100 per cent tariffs on canola oil and meal – the Chinese market is now effectively closed to the Canadian canola industry.

CCGA and CCC are actively engaging with government officials and collaborating with provincial canola grower commissions and industry partners to find a resolution that will restore access and support stable, predictable trade.

This page will be updated as new information becomes available.  

Frequently Asked Questions:

Have a question we haven’t covered?  Send an email to policy@ccga.ca .
Public Statements 

China’s Anti-discriminatory Investigation

Updated August 2025

In March, MOFCOM announced a 100 per cent tariff rate on Canadian canola oil and meal, along with several other Canadian agricultural commodities, as a result of its anti-discrimination investigation against Canada. China’s investigation is in response to Canada placing 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. 

In return, the Canadian government has initiated a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute filing against China’s imposed tariffs, and the WTO Dispute Settlement Body agreed to prepare an expert panel to review the case. CCGA is in contact with the Canadian government to stay informed about the developments in these cases. More details are available on the WTO website.

While China is our largest seed market, it is also the second most important canola meal market, with 2.0 MMT valued at $918 million in 2024. China has also become an important market for canola oil exports in recent years. In 2024, canola oil exports were relatively low at 15,351 MT, but they reached as high as 1.1 MMT in 2020.

With MOFCOM announcing preliminary duties of 75.6 per cent on canola seed as part of its ongoing anti-dumping investigation, in addition to the 100 per cent tariffs on canola oil and meal, the Chinese market is now effectively closed to the Canadian canola industry.  

CCGA and CCC are engaged with government officials and are working in collaboration with provincial canola grower commissions and industry stakeholders to find a resolution to reopen the market to smooth and predictable trade.

Public Statements 

2.  Trade with U.S.

Updated August 10, 2025

Since his inauguration, President Trump has signed various executive orders via the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs on Canadian goods exported to the U.S. On April 2, the President imposed tariffs on countries at varying amounts and a global  10% tariff imposed on all imported goods to the U.S. At this point, we see a continuation of the order from March 6, deeming Canada U.S. Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) compliant goods exempt from tariffs. Canola seed, oil, and meal are all trading tariff-free to the U.S. While the threat of immediate tariffs on canola seed, oil and meal has been reduced, the risk and uncertainty of tariffs has not been eliminated.

Mutually Beneficial Trade Relationship

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, valued at $7.7 billion in 2024 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, totalling $1.2 billion USD in wages.

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

Given the importance of the U.S. market for Canadian canola, increased protectionism, the threat of tariffs, and a Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement review set to occur in 2026, CCGA is prioritizing building new and leveraging existing critical trade relations to maintain our market presence in the U.S. One example is our recent attendance at SARL. 

More Information

3. Capital Gains Tax Increase

On March 21, 2025, the Government of Canada announced that it does not intend to proceed with the proposed increase to the capital gains inclusion rate of two-thirds.

The Canada Revenue Agency is currently administering the enacted capital gains inclusion rate of one-half. The previously announced increase to the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE) to $1.25 million remains in place for qualified small business corporation shares and qualified farm or fishing property for dispositions that occur after June 24, 2024. CCGA will engage with the government and monitor forthcoming legislation on the LCGE to ensure these changes are solidified. More information can be found here.

CCGA was among the first agricultural groups to advocate against this tax increase when it was introduced in Budget 2024, as it is estimated to cost family-run grain farms 30% more in taxes when selling their land, according to the Grain Growers of Canada.

Capital Gains campaign image

What's new at CCGA

{item.DetailsString} {item.MainTag} {item.Language.Title}
No items found.
View more