The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is proposing the time frame in which farmers can dispute a primary elevator’s grade and dockage assessment be extended, a Dec. 13 news release says.
“The Canadian Grain Commission is moving quickly to respond to grain sector feedback and make improvements for producers within our current legislation. We look forward to engaging with our stakeholders across the grain sector,” Doug Chorney, CGC chief commissioner, says in the release.
The changes would allow farmers to dispute their grain’s grade and dockage even if they’re not present at the time of delivery. The release notes many farmers hire truck drivers or commercial hauling services to deliver their grain, meaning they aren’t always physically present when grain is delivered.
This would allow for more flexibility for both producers and elevators to agree to location and timing on sample retention, the release says. The change would also specify samples must be retained for at least seven days (unless otherwise agreed to) to give farmers time to consider grading results and trigger dispute resolution.
These proposed changes are in response to feedback from farmers, producer associations and elevator operators about grain grading dispute resolution received during the recent Canada Grain Act review consultations, the release says. The consultation period is open until midnight on Feb. 28, 2022.
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