representing canada’s grain, oilseed, pulse and special crop industries since 1969
Podcast: Fireside Chats with Erin
- Fireside Chat with Nadia Theodore, Head of the Permanent Mission of Canada in Geneva, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the WTO, UNCTAD, ITC and WIPOon May 6, 2026
Erin sits down again with Nadia Theodore, Canada's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the WTO, UNCTAD, ITC, and WIPO, for another candid fireside chat with our host. In this 2026 catch-up, Nadia shares […]
CGC raises its profile and effectively engages diverse stakeholders by advocating for priority policy issues through the implementation of a robust and proactive strategic communications framework. Our Policy Priorities
Sector Leadership
We develop our policy positions through our trademark collaborative, sector-wide, consensus- based working groups, ensuring a consistent approach to resolving common issues.
Crop Protection
We believe Canadian producers should have access to the latest insafe, effective crop protection technology.
Seed Innovation
We believe in nurturing a competitive, innovative seed industry in Canada.
About Canada Grains Council
Canada Grains Council is a national organization representing Canadian grain, oilseed, pulse and special crop sectors.
We provide a unified vision on key issues to drive effective policies and meaningful change, and we believe in science and risk-based policies, along with strength through consensus.
Vision
An innovative, sustainable and profitable Canadian grain industry facilitating global food security and delivering economic, social and environmental value to Canada.
Mission
To be a leading advocate for the Canadian grains sector, leading efforts on cross-commodity issues to advance a thriving, sustainable & innovative grains industry.
Values
- Member Driven
- Strength through Consensus
- Respectful & Inclusive
- Science and Risk Based
Latest Media
CGC News
Canada Grains Council calls for strong action to address innovation-related trade barriers facing Canadian grain exports to the EU
Jan. 26, 2026 (Ottawa, ON) — The Canada Grains Council (CGC) has released a new white paper calling for stronger Canadian leadership to address emerging innovation-related trade barriers in the European Union (EU) that threaten the competitiveness of Canada’s grain exports.The paper examines how increasing regulatory divergence—particularly in the EU—is creating uncertainty for Canadian exporters …
Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Federal Budget
The Canada Grains Council is committed to ensuring Canada’s regulatory and trade environment supports both farmers and the broader grain value chain. As part of the federal government’s 2025 Pre-Budget Consultations, we have put forward the following recommendations focused on strengthening regulatory efficiency, enhancing competitiveness, and supporting Canada’s food security: Recommendation 1: Amend the mandate …
CGC Podcast
Fireside Chats with Erin
- Fireside Chat with Nadia Theodore, Head of the Permanent Mission of Canada in Geneva, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the WTO, UNCTAD, ITC and WIPOon May 6, 2026
Erin sits down again with Nadia Theodore, Canada's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the WTO, UNCTAD, ITC, and WIPO, for another candid fireside chat with our host. In this 2026 catch-up, Nadia shares what's been keeping her busy in Geneva, from the latest developments at the WTO to Canada's evolving role on the global stage. With trade tensions and multilateral negotiations never far from the headlines, she offers her on-the-ground perspective on what it all means and what Canada is doing about it. Warm, frank, and full of insight, this is the kind of conversation that reminds you why these issues matter beyond the boardroom and the negotiating table.
CGC Members Canada Grains Council membership includes representatives from all segments of the value chain (producers, grain handlers/exporters, input suppliers, and processors) and all of the major commodity organizations. In everything we do, the Canada Grains Council strives to build consensus and speak as one voice on the issues that matter to our sector.
