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