The CCGA welcomes today's announcement by the Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba to provide up to $450 million or $30 per acre in AgriRecovery disaster relief to farmers affected by excess moisture and flooding in western Canada.

The CCGA recently appeared before the House Standing Committee on Agriculture about Bill C-474. The CCGA warned the committee of the severe consequences this bill could have on the future competitiveness of the canola industry.

The Steering Committee investigating options for Producer Payment Security Mechanisms released the second and final report.

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Yesterday's passage at Second Reading of Bill C-474 sends a clear message to Canada's canola farmers that many Parliamentarians don't support innovation on Canadian farms or the international competitiveness of our farmers.

Staff from the Canadian Canola Growers Association explain the cash advance program and take you step by step through an online application in this archived webinar.

Winnipeg, Manitoba - The Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) is accepting producer applications for the spring cash advance program one week earlier than last year.

Bill C-474 will stifle crop innovation by introducing subjective considerations into the regulatory approval process for new genetically modified seed and put innovation and the future competitiveness of Canadian farmers at risk.

Winnipeg, Manitoba - Canadian canola farmers elected their representatives to the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) board of directors during the organization's annual general meeting in Winnipeg on March 4, 2010.

CCGA's submission on proposed regulations amending Canada's pesticide data protection system to encourage innovation and timely grower access to generic pesticides.