Insights and Stories of Jonah Grignon

No immediate tariffs means more time to engage, prepare say ag, food leaders

Jan. 20, 2025 at 4:13 pm CST

No immediately-imposed tariffs means more time to engage with American officials on the importance of free trade and to prepare for future negotiations say agriculture industry groups say.

Trump won’t impose tariffs immediately, reports suggest

Jan. 20, 2025 at 11:28 am CST

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Provincial leaders united in face of Trump tariffs

Jan. 16, 2025 at 10:06 am CST

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UPDATED: Agriculture groups react to Trudeau resignation

Jan. 6, 2025 at 3:00 pm CST

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MacAulay to remain Agriculture Minister amid cabinet shuffle

Dec. 20, 2024 at 11:49 am CST

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View of the Canadian parliament building from across the river.

Fall economic statement fairly quiet on agriculture

Dec. 16, 2024 at 4:23 pm CST

The 2024 fall economic statement predicts a $61.9 billion deficit and makes little mention of agriculture.

By Jonah Grignon

Freeland resigns from cabinet

Dec. 16, 2024 at 9:12 am CST

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Monday morning she will be stepping down from her position as finance minister and resigning from cabinet.

By Jonah Grignon

Immigration minister calls era of “unlimited supply of cheap labour” at an end

Nov. 14, 2024 at 5:04 pm CST

The era of an “unlimited supply of cheap labour” in Canada is over, says Immigration Minister Marc Miller. According to a report from Global News, Miller said employers may need to start offering higher wages to Canadian workers while speaking to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Wednesday.

By Jonah Grignon

Trump victory puts spotlight on trade

Nov. 7, 2024 at 12:29 pm CST

Trump’s pledges to boost competitiveness and renegotiate the United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA) as well as the potential to impose trade sanctions could spell difficulties for Canadian producers.

By Jonah Grignon

Trump election could intensify pressures on Canadian agriculture, experts say

Nov. 6, 2024 at 10:43 am CST

The morning after Donald Trump's election to his second term as U.S. president, Canadian farm and food leaders are considering how this could shift trade priorities for Canadian agri-food.

By Jonah Grignon