Service standard: Third-party authorization

Service standards publicly state the level of performance that citizens can reasonably expect to encounter from the Canadian Grain Commission under normal circumstances.

Description of service

Processing of an application for authorization of a third party to provide inspection or weighing of grain upon receipt into a terminal elevator.

Fees

Fees for these services are exempt from the Goods and Services Tax. The Goods and Services Tax will not be collected on these fees.

Fees are updated on April 1.

See current and past fees for Third-party authorization fee code 326.

Service standard

After receiving a complete application form a decision will be made with respect to the authorization of a service provider and notification to the applicant will be provided within 10 days.

Performance target

The target for achieving this standard is set at 90%.

Performance results

Overall performance
Target2021 to 20222022 to 20232023 to 20242024 to 20252025 to 2026
90%100%83.3%100%100%100%

Applying for Third-party authorization application

Service feedback

If you feel that the Canadian Grain Commission is not meeting its performance standards, you can give us feedback.

For more information

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.

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2026-08-31