Welcome back to our last episode of the season!

As Parliament wraps up, major decisions loom for Canada’s grain sector. From shifting global trade dynamics, to transportation pressures at home, to growing uncertainty in key export markets, producers are navigating a landscape that’s evolving by the day.

In this episode, we sit down with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, newly elected Member of Parliament for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River and Canada’s Secretary of State for Rural Development. With over thirty years of experience in public life, spanning municipal, provincial, and now federal politics, Buckley brings a unique perspective shaped by his northern Saskatchewan roots and deep understanding of rural communities.

We explore his journey from Île-à-la-Crosse to the House of Commons, the values that guided his path in politics, and his early priorities in his new federal role. From international trade tensions and rail capacity challenges to broadband expansion and the future of rural economic development, Buckley offers candid insights into the issues that matter most to grain farmers.

So, pour yourself a cold one and tune in as we break down the policies shaping Canadian grain farming, right here on Grains on Tap.

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