2018 wheat class modernization
Following the 2015 consultation, the Canadian Grain Commission continued discussions with affected value chain stakeholders including breeders, variety owners, grain companies, producer groups, and Cereals Canada.
On January 15, 2016, the Canadian Grain Commission announced the implementation of the Canada Northern Hard Red and Canada Western Special Purpose wheat classes. These classes came into effect on August 1, 2016.
Varieties transitioning to Canada Northern Hard Red (CNHR) class
As of August 1, 2018
From Canada Western Red Spring
AC Abbey
AC Cora
AC Eatonia
AC Majestic
AC Michael
AC Minto
Alvena
Alikat
CDC Makwa
CDC Osler
Columbus
Conway
Harvest
Kane
Katepwa
Leader
Lillian
McKenzie
Neepawa
Park
Pasqua
Pembina
Thatcher
Unity
5603HR
From Canada Prairie Spring Red
AC Foremost
AC Taber
Conquer
Oslo
As of August 1, 2019
From Canada Prairie Spring Red
AC Crystal
As of August 1, 2021
From Canada Western Red Spring
AAC Redwater
AC Domain
Muchmore
Vesper
5605 HR CL