An Amended Bill C-234 Adds Costs and Delays for Farmers

Nov 02, 2023

Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) is calling on all Senators to defeat the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry's amendment that would remove heating and cooling of barns and greenhouses from Bill C-234.

“This amendment dramatically changes the scope and intent of the bill and will cost farmers thousands of dollars, which could instead be used to invest in the sustainability of their operations," says Dave Carey, CCGA's Vice-President, Government & Industry Relations. “Farmers are on the front line of food production, and they currently do not have any viable alternatives for natural gas and propane used in drying grain or heating and cooling barns."

CCGA is extremely concerned that the proposed amendment will severely delay the bill's passage, while unfairly hurting major segments of Canada's farming sector.

“We ask all Senators to vote against the proposed amendment and avoid having the bill sent back to the House of Commons for further review," says Carey.

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Video: Midwest Weather Shock: Flash Drought Turns Into Heavy Rain Threat This Week (2026 Forecast)

A rapidly changing Midwest weather pattern is unfolding in 2026 as areas that recently slipped into abnormal dryness and flash drought conditions are now facing the threat of heavy rain and repeated storm systems.

After a wet spring erased early drought conditions, regions across Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and northern Missouri have quickly dried out again since mid-to-late May. Soil moisture is dropping fast, and crops like corn and soybeans are beginning to feel the stress of rising temperatures and lack of consistent rainfall. Now, weather models show a major shift.

A developing system moving in from the Northern Plains is expected to bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with the potential for locally heavy rainfall across the Midwest. While some areas may miss out, others could finally see much-needed relief from the growing dryness. In this video, we break down:

Current drought conditions across the Midwest

Why a flash drought is developing quickly

Timing and path of incoming storm systems

Which states are most likely to see heavy rain

How long this wet pattern could last

Will this rain end the drought or create new flooding risks? Watch the full forecast to find out.