New Trade Agreement Requires Changes To Canada’s Grain Act
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association sees the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement as a good step forward for Canada....
The grain commission has an extra $130M. But a refund to farmers would be illegal
In a news release, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association expressed “outrage” at the overcharge and resulting surplus. The association’s chair,...
Canadian Grain Commission Surplus has Farm Groups, Producers Expressing Outrage
The Canadian Grain Commission has a $130-million dollar surplus and announced plans to invest that money. They plan to create...
Grain Commission Surplus Spending Not Sitting Well With Some Farm Groups
“This surplus is built on the backs of hard working farmers, money that should be in their pockets, not CGC...
Wheat Growers View Changes to CGC Grades as the Next Step in Marketing Freedom
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association welcome the move towards grain grades based on specification and the start...
Growers Review the Good, Bad, and Ugly in 2017 Government Budgets
CALGARY, AB: Today, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association commented on the federal and provincial budgets tabled this afternoon, as...
Wheat Growers Reiterate Call for Immediate Reduction of Grain Commission User Fees
CALGARY, AB: Today, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association reiterated their call for an immediate reduction—and refund—of Grain Commission user...
Wheat Growers Call for Refund on Grain Commission User Fees
The Canadian Grain Commission’s large surplus from user fees over the last few years needs be drawn down and returned...
Farmers overcharged nearly $100 million in CGC user fees
The Canadian Grain Commission has built up a surplus of nearly $100 million since 2013-14 through excess user fees collected...
Wheat Growers Call for Immediate Reduction on Grain Commission User Fees
CALGARY, AB: Today, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association called for an immediate reduction on Grain Commission user fees paid...