Canadian Grain Commission

78 Producers Fully Compensated for Unpaid Grain Deliveries to Purely Canada Foods Corp.

The Canadian Grain Commission announced that 78 producers with eligible claims for unpaid grain deliveries to Purely Canada Foods Corp. have been fully compensated through the Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program. Compensation totalled over $17 million, representing 100% recovery from the company's security deposit. This is the largest payout in the program's history. The CGC revoked Purely Canada Foods Corp.'s grain dealer and elevator licences on August 27, 2024, after determining the company failed to meet payment obligations to producers.

CGC Uses Surplus to Avoid Fee Increases Until 2028

The Canadian Grain Commission announced it will continue using accumulated surplus funds to cover budget shortfalls and avoid potential fee increases until 2028, extending a previous commitment set to expire in 2027. The agency operates as a revolving fund where service fees currently do not cover operating costs. Surplus is projected to decline from $156 million in 2021 to approximately $57 million by March 31, 2028.