Canada Grain Act Review

Sask Wheat has made a submission on behalf of Saskatchewan’s wheat producers to the review of the Canada Grain Act (CGA) and operations of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).

The topics covered in the Sask Wheat submission are:

• CGC Mandate and Governance

• Outward Inspection

• CGC Surplus

• Market Transparency

• Licensing

• Subject to Inspector’s Grade and Dockage (STIGD)

• Producer Payment Protection

• CGC Oversight on Objective Measurements

• Grain Research Lab

• Western Grain Standards Committee

Reports

Review of Potential Changes to the Canada Grain Act

Sask Wheat commissioned a review of potential changes being considered for the Canada Grain Act and the implications of these changes on the activities and economics of Saskatchewan grain producers. The review encompasses the operations of the Canadian Grain Commission which was created in 1912 as a result of the passing by the Parliament of Canada of the Canada Grain Act.

Data Requirements for a Transparent Market

Improving market transparency is a key issue for farmers and has been a longstanding focus of Sask Wheat.

In light of the Canada Grain Act review and the market transparency resolution, Sask Wheat commissioned a report on “Data Requirements for a Transparent Market” completed by Mercantile Consulting Venture Ltd.

The Mercantile Report provides a comprehensive overview on data gaps in grain markets and the solutions required to put producers on an equal footing when planning their cropping decisions and marketing their production.