Your Farm Voice: Advocacy Work – Letter Submissions and Consultations
Manitoba Canola Growers are proud to represent a unified voice for canola farmers in Manitoba.
Below you will find a collection of active files that MCGA is monitoring including submissions on behalf of Manitoba farmers.
As you will see our advocacy efforts are amplified through various partnerships provincially and at the national level.
If you have any questions or comments please contact us at info@nullcanolagrowers.com
Provincial Biodiesel Mandate |
Background
MCGA has been a strong driving force behind the inclusion of renewable biodiesel in Manitoba. Currently we are pushing for the current 2% inclusion rate to be increased to 5%.
Letter of Support for Increased Biodiesel Inclusion – Minister Squires – Apr 9, 2019
Advocacy Partner
Business Risk Management |
Background
MCGA recognizes that the current suite of Business Risk Management Tools, especially AgriStability, is not suiting the needs of most farmers. It has been a top priority to work with lobbying partners at a provincial and national level to push for urgent changes to support farmers now, and develop an improved program that supports farmers in the long term.
Request for meeting & changes to BRM – Minister Blain Pedersen – Aug 25, 2020
Letter of support for BRM EAP Review – Minister Ralph Eichler – Jul 12, 2018
Advocacy Partner
Federal Clean Fuel Standard |
Background
Manitoba Canola Growers is actively working with provincial leaders and nationally through our direct representation on the Canadian Canola Growers Association and the Canola Council of Canada to address farmers’ concerns regarding the development and implementation of the Federal Clean Fuel Standard.
Concerns with Development of Federal Clean Fuel Standard – Minister Pederesen – Aug 19, 2020
Advocacy Partner
Manitoba Agriculture EngageMB Consultation |
Background
MCGA regularly corresponds with provincial government representatives, attending consultations on a variety of key issues impacting canola farmers. Most recently, MCGA responded to the provincial government consultation on four topic areas of Business Risk Management, Resiliency, Innovation and Technology, and Market Opportunities.
COVID – 19 |
Background
The ongoing pandemic has a continuously changing impact on agriculture, from events and meetings, to health and safety requirements, research and beyond. MCGA has worked at both the provincial and national level to stay on top of changes created by COVID 19 and continue to advocate for farmers’ well-being, providing support and information during this pandemic.
Agriculture as an Essential Service – Minister Pederesen – Mar 27, 2020
Advocacy Partner
Manitoba Agriculture Research and Innovation Committee |
Background
Research is essential to farmers staying current, efficient and profitable. Manitoba Canola Growers partners with many organizations to do more with our research investment. We also works with government and the Manitoba Agriculture Research and Innovation Committee (MARIC) to ensure their direction, analysis and recommendations on strategic investments in agricultural research in Manitoba consider the needs of canola farmers.
MARIC Consultation Questions – MCGA Submission – Apr 18, 2019
Letter Sharing Conflict of Interest Concerns – Minister Ralph Eichler – Jul 6, 2018
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