Canadian Canola Growers Association

Additional financial assistance available for farmers

Additional financial assistance available for farmers

Mar 10, 2025 | 4:15pm
The federal government recently announced financial support for producers to get through the current tariff situation with the United States, and now China. Farm Credit Canada is providing $1 billion in new lending to alleviate financial challenges. “We know that agriculture and food producers across Canada are bracing for uncertainty,” said Justine Hendricks FCC president […]
Farm groups pleased Interest-Free Amount through APP has increased to $250-thousand

Farm groups pleased Interest-Free Amount through APP has increased to $250-thousand

Mar 26, 2024 | 5:04pm
Farmers who have applied for a cash advance through the Advance Payments Program (APP) may be pleased with Monday’s announcement from the federal government. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lawrence MacAulay announced the interest-free portion of the APP is going up from $100-thousand to $250-thousand for 2024. The interest-free amount has fluctuated over the […]
Interest-free portion of cash advances through federal program has increased this year

Interest-free portion of cash advances through federal program has increased this year

May 11, 2023 | 11:27am
Saskatchewan farmers needing some extra cash for this spring can access it from the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). CCGA is issuing cash advances through the Advance Payments Program (APP). APP is a federal loan program administered by CCGA. Director of Finance and APP Operations at the Canadian Canola Growers Association Dave Gallant says the interest-free […]