Grains on Tap
Grains on Tap is not your typical policy podcast. We’re opening the doors of Parliament Hill and sitting down with the powerhouses of Canadian agriculture and policymaking. From Members of Parliament and Senators to government relations professionals, we sit down with the influential figures navigating the complexities of agriculture policy in the halls of Parliament. But that’s not all – each episode is paired with exceptional Canadian craft beer. As we explore agriculture policy, we also raise a glass to our growers and brewers from across the country. Whether you’re a grain farmer, a policymaker navigating Ottawa, or simply someone fascinated by the pulse of Canadian agriculture, Grains on Tap is your gateway to a behind-the-scenes look of the intersection of agriculture and politics. So grab your favourite beer, kick back, and let’s cultivate a deeper understanding of the policies that shape our fields. Grains on Tap is a production by Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) and hosted by GGC Executive Director Kyle Larkin.
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Grains on Tap, the podcast where the world of Canadian agriculture policy meets craft beer.
Our journey through the corridors of power and the fields of grain begins with a special guest, Branden Leslie, Member of Parliament for Portage-Lisgar and a proud alumnus of the Grain Growers of Canada. Branden, a native of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, brings a wealth of knowledge from his time as a political advisor and his tenure as the manager of policy and government relations with the GGC, to his recent election to the House of Commons.
As we sit down with Branden on a late Friday afternoon, fresh from his duties at the House of Commons, we'll dive into the intersection of agriculture and politics, his journey from advocacy to elected office, and how these experiences shape his views on the future of Canadian agriculture. And, as we're doing this over a couple of well-deserved beers, we'll also touch on the lighter side of life, including Brandon's recent venture into fatherhood.
Thank you to Beer Canada for sponsoring this episode and podcast: https://industry.beercanada.com/
For more information on the Grain Growers of Canada, please visit our website at: https://graingrowersofcanada.ca/