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Canadian Grain Act Modernization

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About Canadian Grain Act Modernization

The Canadian Wheat Board was part of a large grain management system. Industry is not static, and the global wheat value chain is no different. There has been huge investments in grain handling facilities, new organizations like Cereals Canada have been formed, and consumer trends and tastes have changed. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link though and the Canada Grain Act and Grain Commission that oversees it need modernization.

The Issues

Many guidelines are outdated. Does anyone believe that grain regulations today will be sufficient in 3-4 decades? Why then should we accept today’s regulations that were created 3-4 decades ago? The Act and Commission need to be optimized to deliver value. Not all requirements are appropriate and required services could be offered more efficiently and cost effectively.

End user food companies do much research to “touch the consumer”. That link of the value chain must be engaged and farmers should be rewarded for growing grain with valued characteristics. Having both public and private breeders, with global networks and access to the latest technology, will improve the chances of Canadian Wheat Growers being competitive and profitable.

Our Position

The Wheat Growers support a full review of the Grain Act and Grain Commission, from how it’s structured, to the services it offers, and how they’re provided.

The current surplus must be returned to farmers via reduced fees, and the surplus should not be used for anything else until a full review is complete.

Grading needs to be completely rethought based on the modern world of specifications and functionality. Farmers should be able to sell grain by class, or by specification, for which the current system must be optimized. Grain handlers and rail companies would be happy to handle one bulk class of various grades of grain, capturing margin in the blending process and optimizing profit. But that does not serve our customers or farmers well, and the remit of the Grain Commission is to act in the best interests of farmers.

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Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday January 19, 2022

January 19, 2022

Manitoba has a new agriculture minister. Interlake-Gimli MLA Derek Johnson replaces Ralph Eichler after a cabinet shuffle on Tuesday. Western […]

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Congratulations to Manitoba Minister of Agriculture Appointment

January 19, 2022

CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers offer their congratulations to the Honourable Derek Johnson upon his appointment as the […]

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Wheat Growers Make Grain Act Review Submission

April 28, 2021

“The Wheat Growers have long seen the need to update the Grain Act. There are men and women farming today, […]

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Western Canadian Wheat Growers Submit Recommendations for Grain Act Modernization

April 28, 2021

CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers have made their submission to the Government of Canada regarding the recommended changes […]

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Farmers urged to take part in Grain Act review

April 22, 2021

Jim Wickett, a grain grower from Rosetown, Sask., called the review “a once-in-a lifetime chance” for farmers to reset federal […]

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Southern Alberta farmers say spring storm needed to quench parched soil

March 19, 2021

“In general, our fields have been brown for more days than they’ve had snow on them, for sure, throughout the […]

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Elimination of Canadian Wheat Board Means Investment in Agriculture is Up!

March 8, 2021

CALGARY, AB: As we approach the 2021 seeding season, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers would like to highlight the significant […]

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Sask. farmers welcome review of the Canada Grain Act

January 15, 2021

Western Canadian Wheat Growers committee chair Jim Wickett says changes are needed to services from the Canadian Grain Commission and […]

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Wheat Growers Voice Concerns With Federal Government

December 4, 2020

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association (WCWGA) was not pleased with what was presented in the federal government’s Fall Economic […]

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Federal Government Forgets About Grain Farmers

November 30, 2020

CALGARY, AB: With the release of the Fall Economic Statement 2020, agriculture and specifically grain farmers were expecting to be […]

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Wheat Growers “Very Disappointed” Liberals Voted Back In

October 22, 2019

The President of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers says they're very disappointed to see the Liberals back in power. Gunter [...]

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Wheat Growers Disappointed With Election Results

October 22, 2019

Gunter Jochum, who farms in Manitoba, says although the Liberals won a minority Government, the farming community sent a clear [...]

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