Grain Growers of Canada is applauding several farm-focused measures in the federal government’s 2026 budget, but says key issues affecting farm profitability remain unresolved.
The organization says permanent immediate expensing for capital purchases will give producers greater certainty when investing in major assets such as tractors, combines, sprayers, seeders, grain bins and farm buildings. The budget also expands tax-deferred rollover provisions to include transfers of qualifying farm property to nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews beginning in 2027.
Grain Growers says the changes should improve succession planning and help producers access capital more effectively.
The group also welcomed ongoing federal commitments to trade corridors and infrastructure projects connected to the ports of Vancouver and Churchill, arguing that reliable access to export markets remains critical for Canadian grain farmers.
However, Grain Growers says several pressing concerns were left unaddressed. The organization is renewing calls for action on high fertilizer and fuel costs, stronger protections against labour disruptions that halt grain shipments, improvements to business risk management programs and measures to address market-access barriers.
The group says budget investments are a positive step, but argues long-term farm competitiveness will depend on reliable grain movement, stronger farm profitability and better access to global customers.
