CGC News
Canada Grains Council welcomes introduction of Bill C-359
Oct. 20, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canada Grains Council (CGC) welcomes Bill C-359, An Act to amend the Feeds Act, the Seeds Act and the Pest Control Products Act (provisional registration and approval), introduced by Kody Blois, MP for Kings–Hants and Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.The private member’s …
CGC Applauds Canada’s Decision to Join CUSMA Dispute with Mexico as a Third Party
Dear Ministers Ng and MacAulay,The Canada Grains Council (CGC) serves as a comprehensive voice for the Canadian grain, oilseed, pulse, and special crop industries. We focus on issues of importance to the entire value chain, guided by the collective expertise of our sustaining members (the Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada, CropLife Canada, Pulse Canada, …
Canada’s Grain Value Chain Welcomes New Cabinet Appointments
July 26, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canada Grains Council (CGC) welcomes the appointment of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay as the Minister of Agriculture and the appointment of the Honourable Mark Holland as the Minister of Health.Having previously served as the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food between 2016 and 2019, MacAulay brings a sense of …
Canada Grains Council Applauds Creation of FPT Working Group on Pesticide Management
July 25th, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – Canada Grains Council (CGC) is pleased to learn about the federal, provincial and territorial ministers’ commitment to establishing an “FPT working group” tasked with exploring pesticide management complexities.In a letter addressed to the FPT ministers of agriculture ahead of their meetings in Fredericton, N.B., earlier this month, CGC president, …
Canada Grains Council Introduces New Board Leadership
July 6, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canada Grains Council (CGC) is thrilled to announce Pierre Petelle as Chair and Greg Cherewyk as Vice-Chair of its board of directors, solidifying the council’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and growth in the grains sector.Assuming the role of chair, Petelle brings his extensive expertise in strategic direction and …
Canada Grains Council Raises Concerns Over Government’s Proposed Pesticide Measures
June 22, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canada Grains Council (CGC) has concerns about the federal government’s proposed pesticide measures and urges the government to ensure that its actions are based on scientific approaches to pesticide regulation.“The CGC welcomes the government’s recognition of the importance of science-based pesticide regulations, aligned with Canada’s input at COP15,” …
Canada Grains Council Supports Canada’s Participation in CUSMA Consultations with Mexico, Aims for Science-Based Regulation
June 9, 2023 (OTTAWA, ON) – The Canada Grains Council (CGC) commends the Government of Canada for participating in dispute settlement consultations initiated by the United States (US) last week under the Canada-US-Mexico-Agreement (CUSMA). The CGC is pleased that Canada is taking a strong stand on science-based regulation and rules-based trade.In February 2023, Mexico re-issued …
Canada Grains Council Commends Launch of Canada Water Agency
Ottawa, ON (May 25, 2023) – The Canada Grains Council (CGC) commends the Government of Canada for fulfilling their Budget 2023 investment by supporting the Canada Water Agency, a significant step towards keeping our water safe, clean and healthy.CGC supports the federal government’s ongoing work toward data-driven, science-based decision-making that safeguards the environment and Canadians’ …
