Our organization
The Canadian Grain Commission regulates grain handling in Canada and establishes and maintains science-based standards of quality for Canadian grain.
Services and information
Mandate, mission, vision, and values
Guided by our mandate, mission, vision, and values, the Canadian Grain Commission works in the interests of grain producers
Organizational structure
A team of commissioners set the organization’s direction, establish policy, and administer and enforce the Canada Grain Act
Core responsibility
Regulates the grain handling system in Canada and establishes and maintains science-based standards of quality for Canadian grain
History
The Canadian Grain Commission was created in 1912 as a way to ensure Canadian farmers received a fair price for their grain
By-laws
Under the Canada Grain Act, the Canadian Grain Commission has the authority to create by-laws
Policies
(Policies that relate to the inner workings of the CGC)