Guelph, ON –– Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean and wheat farmers, today announces updated federal policy priorities for upcoming election with tariffs, taxation, and export market development topping the list.
Grain farming in Ontario is the foundation for more than 91,000 jobs in the province and provides revenue to the government of more than $2 billion. Additionally, Ontario grain farmers creates more than $27 billion in economic output for the country.
“Agriculture is consistently one of Canada’s top two industries and it’s time for government to acknowledge that by supporting the future of farming with forward-looking policy that keeps Canada a top 10 food exporter for the world. Farmers are innovative, passionate, and resilient and we want a government that not only acknowledges that, we want one that goes to work for farmers and works with us to ensure our food system is secure for all generations to come,” says Jeff Harrison, Chair, Grain Farmers of Ontario.
Grain Farmers of Ontario is asking 2025 federal candidates to commit to: