Grain grading - photo credit to the Canadian Grain Commission

By Dori Modney with files from the Canadian Grain Commission

Updating grain grading dispute resolution

Dec 14, 2021 | 2:17 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB. — The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is proposing a change to the grain grading dispute resolution process.

The purpose is to extend the time frame producers can exercise their right to dispute a primary elevator’s grade and dockage assessment.

Right now, if a producer disagrees with a primary elevator’s assessment of their grain, they have the right under the Canada Grain Act to request that a sample be sent to the commission for a decision on grade and dockage.

The proposed changes would:

• clarify the minimum time requirements for retaining a sample
• allow for more flexible arrangements between the producer and primary elevator in determining who, where and how long a delivery sample is held
• clarify that producers are able to access grain grading dispute resolution even if they are not able to deliver the grain themselves
• clarify the time period over which a producer is entitled to exercise their right to access grain grading dispute resolution, including a period after delivery

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The CDC is also seeking feedback from grain sector stakeholders on the proposed changes.

Providing your input:

We want to hear your views on the following:

• the proposal outlined in this document
• the potential impacts and costs to yourself or organization
• any improvements to the proposed changes

How to submit your input:

The Canadian Grain Commission must receive your input in writing between December 13, 2021 and midnight on February 28, 2022 for consideration.

You are invited to submit input in the official language of your choice by

• email to discussions@grainscanada.gc.ca
• fax to 204-983-2751
• mail (including a return address) to

  “Subject to” proposal comments
  Canadian Grain Commission
  600-303 Main Street
  Winnipeg, MB R3C 3G8

The Canadian Grain Commission recommends that you include the following information along with your input:

• your full name
• your phone number
• your complete mailing address
• your email address
• the reason for the input
• information on the organization you represent, if any
• any additional information that is relevant

If you are submitting a meeting request to provide direct input, please provide the following information:

• your full name
• the name of the organization you represent
• your organization’s phone number
• your organization’s complete mailing address
• your organization’s email address
• the approximate date(s) when your organization wishes to meet with the Canadian Grain Commission
• any additional information that is relevant

This document is also available on our website. If you have any questions, please contact us.

The public consultation period is open until the end of February.

Chief commissioner Doug Chorney, says the CGC is responding to grain sector feedback and making improvements for producers within current legislation.

“We look forward to engaging with our stakeholders across the grain sector to make sure ‘Subject to Inspector’s Grade and Dockage’ keeps pace with the changing realities of grain handling and delivery in Canada.”

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