Robert Semeniuk
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I'm a crop producer from NE Alberta. Director with Alberta Pulse Growers. Director with Grain Growers of Canada. Alumni of COYF and CTEAM.
Smoky Lake Alberta, Canada
Joined February 2012
Pulse Canada President Greg Cherewyk spoke to CJWW's Neil Billinger about our two biggest markets. Hear the full interview: https://t.co/nVt4cQZiPA
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#Budget2025 presents highs and lows for Canadian grain farmers. Reversing the capital gains tax increase and investing in infrastructure and trade are positive steps. No inclusion of extended interswitching and cuts at AAFC are concerning. Read more below! #cdnpoli
Reversing the capital gains tax increase gives farm families certainty, but #Budget2025 leaves uncertainty in rail competitiveness and research. 👇Read GGC’s full response:
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Tariffs in key markets are impacting Canada’s pulse trade. Pulse Canada is pressing for solutions that keep product moving and markets open. Read the October edition of Pulse Insider for the latest market update: https://t.co/YgsGrhflXk
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What Growers Need to Know as Trade Talks Shift
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India has now placed 30% tariffs on Canadian peas. That’s on top of the 100% tariffs already in place from China. That means 80% of Canadian peas face tariffs worldwide. It seems every time Mark Carney travels abroad, Canadian farmers pay the price.
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That’s a wrap on #GrainsWeek in Ottawa! Thank you to all the parliamentarians who met with grain farmers from across Canada to discuss how we can keep the sector strong and competitive at home and abroad. Until next time! #cdnpoli
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Thank you MP Emma Harrison for meeting with us yesterday to discuss everything agriculture. It was refreshing to hear from an MP with immense knowledge in agriculture who shares the same passion that we do as well. #CdnPoli #GrainsWeek2025
Thank you MP Emma Harrison for taking the time to meet with GGC members during #GrainsWeek2025. Great discussion on the priorities shaping Canada’s grain sector. #cdnpoli #cdnag
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Appreciate Parl Sec @SophieChatel1 for meeting with our members during #GrainsWeek. Great discussion on the importance of research and development in keeping Canada’s grain sector competitive — and a chance to share one of our model grain bins! #cdnag #cdnpoli
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Packed house for @GrainGrowers parliamentary reception last evening. Thank you to all those who attended!
Our #GrainsWeek reception brought together producers, parliamentarians, and partners to discuss the future of Canadian agriculture. Thank you Minister @CornwallHeath for speaking, and to everyone who joined us in supporting grain farmers from coast to coast.
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Thank you @GrantJacksonMP for meeting with our group yesterday to discuss the issues facing grain farmers. We were pleased to provide you with one of your first shelf decorations for your new office! #CdnPoli #GrainsWeek
Appreciate MP @GrantJacksonMP taking the time to meet with our members, highlighting grain sector priorities and GGC’s model grain bins #GrainsWeek #cdnpoli #cdnag
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Thank you MP @BradleyVis for meeting with GGC members during #GrainsWeek2025 to discuss trade-enabling infrastructure and the need to reverse the capital gains changes. Strengthening Canada’s grain supply chain keeps farmers competitive. #GrainsWeek #cdnpoli #cdnag
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Appreciate MP @GrantJacksonMP taking the time to meet with our members, highlighting grain sector priorities and GGC’s model grain bins #GrainsWeek #cdnpoli #cdnag
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Thank you Minister @CornwallHeath for taking the time to meet with us over breakfast to start off #GrainsWeek. Strong conversations on how government and grain farmers can work together in tackling national policy issues.
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Thank you @SenatorRobBlack for meeting with GGC members during #GrainsWeek to discuss research, trade, infrastructure and capital gains: all key priorities for Canada’s grain farmers. #cdnag #cdnpoli
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Thank you MP Emma Harrison for taking the time to meet with GGC members during #GrainsWeek2025. Great discussion on the priorities shaping Canada’s grain sector. #cdnpoli #cdnag
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LIVE: Watch as Executive Director @KylePLarkin appears before the Standing Committee on International Trade to discuss the importance of rules-based trading system in supporting Canada’s grain sector and global competitiveness. 📺: https://t.co/ex58yfhbCf
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Setting up to use some cool Tech. @TerraClearInc is going to help me be super efficient picking rocks and help save my equipment!
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As Parliament gets underway, GGC is focused on three long-term priorities: investing in infrastructure, supporting research and innovation, and protecting access to international markets. @AlbertaPulse 🎥 More from @KylePLarkin:
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Thank you to all the grain farmers who welcomed us during our GGC Summer Tour. You shared your challenges and priorities: trade, research, transportation and more. We’re taking your voices back to Parliament to push for real solutions. @AlbertaPulse 👇
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