Grains on Tap

We're back with another episode of Grains on Tap! 
 
We’re excited to dive into the latest in agriculture and politics as Members of Parliament and Senators return to Ottawa.
Our guest is no stranger to agriculture. Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants in Nova Scotia and Chair of the House of Commons Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee, joins us for an insightful conversation. We’re covering crucial policy changes that grain farmers need to watch closely and how these developments are shaping the agricultural landscape in Canada. This includes the capital gains tax increase, Bill C-234 and more.
So, pour yourself a cold one and settle in for another discussion about the intersection of agriculture and politics right here on Grains on Tap.
A special thank you to Beer Canada for sponsoring this episode and the podcast. For more information on the Grain Growers of Canada, please visit our website at: https://graingrowers.ca/ 

We're back with another episode of Grains on Tap!
This week, we're excited to have CJ Hélie, President of Beer Canada, join us for a conversation that goes beyond just raising a glass. With over 25 years in the Canadian beverage alcohol industry, CJ brings a wealth of experience, representing brewers who purchase more than 300,000 tonnes of Canadian grain annually. From the crucial relationship between Canadian grain farmers and brewers to the impactful advocacy work around the excise tax, CJ shares insights that highlight the deep connection between agriculture and beer.
 
We'll also dive into the importance of Canadian Beer Day, the influence of crop yields on brewing, and the key policies that grain farmers need to keep an eye on.
So, pour yourself a cold one and settle in for an engaging discussion about the intersection of grains, beer, and policy.
 
A special thank you to Beer Canada for sponsoring this episode and the podcast. For more information on the Grain Growers of Canada, please visit our website at: https://graingrowers.ca/ 

We're back with another episode of Grains on Tap!
 
This week, we're joined by Erin Gowriluk, President of the Canada Grains Council and former Executive Director of Grain Growers of Canada. With over a decade of experience in agriculture policy, Erin has been a strong advocate for grain farmers through her various roles.
 
In this episode, Erin shares her insights from her time at GGC and her current position, discussing some of the issues currently facing the agriculture sector. Key topics include the recent CFIA finalized guidance on gene-edited plants, international trade, and the transformation of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.
 
So, grab your favourite craft beer and settle in for another episode of Grains on Tap.
 
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/

Welcome back to Grains on Tap, where Canadian agriculture policy and craft beer intersect.
 
We're joined by Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, Ontario and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Since taking office in 2015, Francis has been a fervent supporter of farmers and a proponent of economic development in rural communities. He also understands the intersection of government and public affairs, having worked in government relations both as a consultant and for a not-for-profit.
 
But Francis didn't arrive empty-handed! Joining us on a late Monday afternoon, he's here with good news related to the Advanced Payments Program (APP). So, grab your favourite craft beer and settle in for another episode of Grains on Tap.
 
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/

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/