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By Dori Modney

Federal government to lauch consultation on the Canada Grain Review Act

Jan 12, 2021 | 3:18 PM

SASKATOON, SASK. –– The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced on Tuesday (Jan 12), the launch of the consultation phase of the Canada Grain Act review.

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, stated the consultation would provide the government with perspectives of the grain sector on how to reform the Act, with the consultation phase of the review to be held online until April 30, 2021.

What the government is seeking, is feedback from grain industry stakeholders on ways to potentially update legislation, that has seen little change for almost half a century.

Suggestions and viewpoints from industry stakeholders will be analysed to determine what changes may be needed, for the act to ensure Canada remains a strong competitor in the modern, global grain market.

Since the marketplace has evolved over the last 50-years, Minister Bibeau says there is a need for the Grain Act to reflect those changes.

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“Our Government is inviting Canadian producers, grain handlers, processors, and exporters to share their views on possible changes to the Canada Grain Act. Together, we will help shape an innovative and modern regulatory system that safeguards grain farmers, grows Canada’s reputation for grain quality and helps our grain industry compete with the world.”

Related information about the grain act includes:

— The Canada Grain Act is the legislative and regulatory framework for grain quality assurance in Canada. The Act sets out the objectives and functions of the Canadian Grain Commission, which is responsible for regulating grain quality and handling in Canada to ensure a dependable commodity for domestic and export markets.

— Under the Canada Grain Act, the Canadian Grain Commission is responsible for establishing and maintaining Canada’s grain grading system. The Commission also provides various safeguards for grain farmers.

— The Canadian Grain Commission’s operations cover three major areas:

1 The grain quality program (including establishing grain grading standards, grain inspection weighing and certification, and grain safety testing, analysis and monitoring);

2 The grain quality research program (including assessing and developing procedures and technologies for grain grading, assessing grain harvest quality and end-use properties, and developing new uses for grain and evaluating new varieties); and,

3 The safeguards for grain farmers program (including payment protection, the allocation of available producer cars, and the resolution of grading disputes).

— Canadian grain production has increased significantly over the past decade. Canadian grain production was 93 million metric tonnes in 2020, compared to 69 million metric tonnes in 2010.

— The volume of Canadian grain deliveries to licensed facilities was 62 million metric tonnes in 2019- 20, compared to 40 million metric tonnes in 2009-10.

— Canadian grain exports from Canadian Grain Commission-licensed grain elevators totaled 44.3 million metric tonnes in the 2019-20 crop year, compared to 30.8 million the previous year.

More information on how to participate, can be found at: Share ideas: Canada Grain Act review