2024-25 Fees Report
International Standard Serial Number: 2562-0797
Minister's Message
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
I am pleased to present the Canadian Grain Commission’s report on fees for 2024–25.
The Service Fees Act ensures that government fees are fair and transparent, and establishes clear service standards and performance reporting to Canadians.
The Canadian Grain Commission’s Fees Report provides information on 78 fees that are set by contract, act, regulation or fees notice. These service fees provide funding for the Canadian Grain Commission to work on behalf of producers to maintain Canada’s reputation as a dependable supplier of the best quality grain in the world.
I invite you to read this year’s report and learn more about the Canadian Grain Commission’s fees and service standards.
About this report
This report, which is tabled under section 20 of the Service Fees Act , the Low Materiality Fees Regulations , and subsection 4.2.9 of the Treasury Board Directive on Charging and Special Financial Authorities , contains information about the fees Canadian Grain Commission had the authority to set in fiscal year 2024–25.
The report covers fees that are subject to the Service Fees Act.
For reporting purposes, fees are categorized by fee-setting mechanism. There are three mechanisms:
- Act, regulation or fees notice
- The authority to set these fees is delegated to a department, minister or Governor in Council pursuant to an act of Parliament.
- Contract
- Ministers have the authority to enter into contracts, which are usually negotiated between the minister and an individual or organization, and which cover fees and other terms and conditions. In some cases, that authority may also be provided by an act of Parliament.
- Market-rate or auction
- The authority to set these fees is pursuant to an act of Parliament or a regulation, and the Minister, department or Governor in Council has no control over the fee amount.
For fees set by act, regulation or fees notice, the report provides totals for fee groupings, as well as detailed information for each fee. For fees set by contract, the report provides totals only. The Canadian Grain Commission did not have fees set by market rate or auction.
Fees charged by the Canadian Grain Commission under the Access to Information Act are not subject to the Service Fees Act and are not included in this report. Information on the Canadian Grain Commission’s access to information fees can be found in our annual report to Parliament on the administration of the Access to Information Act: Transparency.
Remissions
In 2024–25, the Canadian Grain Commission was subject to the requirements to issue remissions under section 7 of the Service Fees Act and subsection 4.2.4 of the Treasury Board Directive on Charging and Special Financial Authorities to remit a fee, in whole or in part, to a fee payer when a service standard was not met. The Canadian Grain Commission’s remission policy and procedures, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, are on the following web page: Service Fee Remission Policy pursuant to the Service Fees Act .
The other sections of this report provide detailed amounts on the Canadian Grain Commission’s remissions for 2024-25.
Overall totals, by fee setting mechanism
The following table presents the total revenue, cost and remissions for all fees the Canadian Grain Commission had the authority to set in 2024-25, by fee-setting mechanism.
| Fee-setting mechanism | Revenue 1 ($) | Cost ($) | Remissions ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees set by contract | 499,665.71 | 499,665.71 | Remissions do not apply to fees set by contract. |
| Fees set by act, regulation or fees notice 2 | 59,099,077.25 | 75,984,061.91 | 2,543.05 |
| Total 3 | 59,598,742.96 | 76,483,727.62 | 2,543.05 |
- The Canadian Grain Commission received approximately $7.1million in 2024-25 in appropriations that is not included in the revenue.
- The Canadian Grain Commission operates primarily as a revolving fund, which has a continuing, non-lapsing authority from Parliament. This is a funding mechanism where revenues remain available in order to finance continuing operations without fiscal year limitations.
- In 2024-25, the Canadian Grain Commission provided official inspection and official weighing on lower than anticipated grain volumes. The revenue shortfall was covered by revolving fund surplus.
Totals, by fee grouping, for fees set by act, regulation or fees notice
A fee grouping is a set of fees relating to a single business line, directorate or program that a department had the authority to charge for those activities.
This section presents, for each fee grouping, the total revenue, cost and remissions for all fees the Canadian Grain Commission had the authority to charge in 2024-25 that are set by the following:
- act
- regulation
- fees notice
Official Inspection: totals for 2024-25
| Revenue ($) | Cost ($) | Remissions ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 50,788,709.51 | 64,967,897.11 | 2,500.00 |
Official Weighing: totals for 2024-25
| Revenue ($) | Cost ($) | Remissions ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 2,648,263.41 | 2,673,528.30 | 0 |
Licensing: totals for 2024-25
| Revenue ($) | Cost ($) | Remissions ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 2,094,170.28 | 4,494,428.71 | 0 |
Producer Railway Cars: totals for 2024-25
| Revenue ($) | Cost ($) | Remissions ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 69,472.87 | 142,409.11 | 0 |
Documentation: totals for 2024-25
| Revenue ($) | Cost ($) | Remissions ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,230,636.08 | 1,045,169.13 | 43.05 |
Other Inspection Services: totals for 2024-25
| Revenue ($) | Cost ($) | Remissions ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 2,267,825.10 | 2,660,629.66 | 0 |
Details on each fee set by act, regulation or fees notice
The full list of the Canadian Grain Commission’s fees set by contract with published amounts can be found on our web page: Canadian Grain Commission Services and Fees.
For all other fees set by act, regulation or fees notice, this section provides detailed information on each fee the Canadian Grain Commission had the authority to charge in 2024–25 and that was set by the following:
- act
- regulation
- fees notice
The Canadian Grain Commission operates as a revolving fund (a statutory, non-lapsing authority), which allows for services and licences provided in one fiscal year to have funds collected in a different year. The effects of this timing difference on reporting are:
- a fee may have revenue in a fiscal year when the service standard indicates the service was not requested; and
- revenue and fee amounts may not align with units billed.
Fee grouping
Official Inspection
Fee
Official inspection of ships
Fee-setting authority
- Canada Grain Act – Paragraph 116(1)r
- Canada Grain Regulations (C.R.C., c. 889) – Schedule I
Year fee setting authority was introduced
1912
Last year fee-setting authority was amended
2025
Service standard
- When grain being loaded is other than grade ordered, the Canadian Grain Commission will inform the elevator staff by Cargo Non-Conformance form within one hour of the sample being processed.
- One initial certificate final will be issued to the client within two business days of:
- approval of the official weight from Weighing Services; and
- determination of the grade from Inspection Services
Performance result
The service standard was met 99.8 percent of the time.
Application of Low-Materiality Fees Regulations
Material (Formula)
| Fee | 2024-25 fee amount ($) | 2024-25 total fee revenue ($) | 2024-25 total remissions issued for the fee($) | Fee adjustment date in 2025–26 | 2026–27 fee amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official inspection of ships |
1.15 per tonne | 50,608,915.27 | 2,500 | April 1, 2026 | 1.21 per tonne |
Fee grouping
Official Inspection
Fee
Official Inspection of railway cars, trucks, containers
Fee-setting authority
- Canada Grain Act – Paragraph 116(1)r
- Canada Grain Regulations (C.R.C., c. 889) – Schedule I
Year fee setting authority was introduced
1912
Last year fee-setting authority was amended
2025
Service standard
- When grain being loaded is other than grade ordered, the Canadian Grain Commission will inform the elevator staff by Cargo Non-Conformance form within one hour of the sample being processed.
- One initial certificate final will be issued to the client within two business days of:
- approval of the official weight from Weighing Services; and
- determination of the grade from Inspection Services
Performance result
Service not requested
Application of Low-Materiality Fees Regulations
Low-materiality ($51-$151)
| Fee | 2024-25 fee amount ($) | 2024-25 total fee revenue ($) | 2024-25 total remissions issued for the fee($) | Fee adjustment date in 2025–26 | 2026–27 fee amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official inspection of railway cars, trucks, containers |
103.90 per inspection | 0 | 0 | April 1, 2026 | 108.52 per railway inspection |
Fee grouping
Official Inspection
Fee
Non-scheduled service reservation - cancellation
Fee-setting authority
- Canada Grain Act – Paragraph 116(1)r
- Canada Grain Regulations (C.R.C., c. 889) – Schedule I
Year fee setting authority was introduced
1912
Last year fee-setting authority was amended
2025
Service standard
Employees are reserved for inspection outside of regular location hours.
Performance result
Service standard met 100 percent of the time.
Application of Low-Materiality Fees Regulations
Material (>$151)
| Fee | 2024-25 fee amount ($) | 2024–25 total fee revenue ($) | 2024-25 total remissions issued for the fee($) | Fee adjustment date in 2025–26 | 2026–27 fee amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-scheduled service reservation - cancellation | 286.74 per employee reporting | 179,794.24 | 0 | April 1, 2026 | 299.49 per employee reporting |
Fee grouping
Official Weighing
Fee
Official weighing of ships
Fee-setting authority
- Canada Grain Act – Paragraph 116(1)r
- Canada Grain Regulations (C.R.C., c. 889) – Schedule I
Year fee setting authority was introduced
1912
Last year fee-setting authority was amended
2025
Service standard
One initial certificate final will be issued to the client within two business days of:
- approval of the official weight from Weighing Services and;
- determination of the grade from Inspection Services.
Performance result
The service standard was met 99.9 percent of the time.
Application of Low-Materiality Fees Regulations
Material (Formula)
| Fee | 2024-25 fee amount ($) | 2024-25 total fee revenue ($) | 2024-25 total remissions issued for the fee($) | Fee adjustment date in 2026–27 | 2026–27 fee amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official weighing of ships |
0.06 per tonne | 2,648,263.41 | 0 | April 1, 2026 | 0.07 per tonne |
Fee grouping
Official Weighing
Fee
Official weighing of railway cars, trucks, containers
Fee-setting authority
- Canada Grain Act – Paragraph 116(1)r
- Canada Grain Regulations (C.R.C., c. 889) – Schedule I
Year fee setting authority was introduced
1912
Last year fee-setting authority was amended
2025
Service standard
One initial certificate will be issued to the client within two business days of:
- approval of the official weight from Weighing Services and;
- determination of the grade from Inspection Services.
Performance result
Service not requested
Application of Low-Materiality Fees Regulations
Low-materiality (<$51)
| Fee | 2024-25 fee amount ($) | 2024-25 total fee revenue ($) | 2024-25 total remissions issued for the fee($) | Fee adjustment date in 2026–27 | 2026–27 fee amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official weighing of railway cars, trucks, containers | 5.72 per railway car, truck, or container | 0 | 0 | April 1, 2026 | 5.98 per railway car, truck or container |
Fee grouping
Licensing
Fee
Full-term licence
Fee-setting authority
- Canada Grain Act – Paragraph 116(1)r
- Canada Grain Regulations (C.R.C., c. 889) – Schedule I
Year fee setting authority was introduced
1912
Last year fee-setting authority was amended
2025
Service standard
- Licensees will be sent their licence renewal packages three months prior to the annual licence renewal date.
- The licensee will be sent their licence(s) on or before the licence effective date.
- The Canadian Grain Commission’s website will be updated within three business days of the effective date of a change in the status of a licensee and published reports will be updated weekly or as needed.
Performance result
Service standard met 100 percent of the time
Application of Low-Materiality Fees Regulations
Material (>$151)
| Fee | 2024-25 fee amount ($) | 2024-25 total fee revenue ($) | 2024-25 total remissions issued for the fee($) | Fee adjustment date in 2026–27 | 2026–27 fee amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-term licence | 330.65 per licence/month or partial month | 2,080,293.41 | 0 | April 1, 2026 | 345.35 per licence/month or partial month |
Fee grouping
Licensing
Fee
Short-term licence
Fee-setting authority
- Canada Grain Act – Paragraph 116(1)r
- Canada Grain Regulations (C.R.C., c. 889) – Schedule I
Year fee setting authority was introduced
1912
Last year fee-setting authority was amended
2025
Service standard
The licensee will be sent licence(s) on or before the licence effective date.
Performance result
Service standard met 100 percent of the time
Application of Low-Materiality Fees Regulations
Material (>$151)
| Fee | 2024-25 fee amount ($) | 2024-25 total fee revenue ($) | 2024-25 total remissions issued for the fee($) | Fee adjustment date in 2026–27 | 2026–27 fee amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term licence | 457.75 per licence | 13,876.87 | 0 | April 1, 2026 | 478.10 per licence |
Fee grouping
Producer Railway Cars
Fee
Producer railway car application
Fee-setting authority
- Canada Grain Act – Paragraph 116(1)r
- Canada Grain Regulations (C.R.C., c. 889) – Schedule I
Year fee setting authority was introduced
1912
Last year fee-setting authority was amended
2025
Service standard
Acknowledgement of the receipt and processing of a complete producer car application will be sent by the end of the next business day.
Performance result
Service standard met 100 percent of the time.
Application of Low-Materiality Fees Regulations
Low-materiality (<$51)
| Fee | 2024-25 fee amount ($) | 2024-25 total fee revenue ($) | 2024-25 total remissions issued for the fee($) | Fee adjustment date in 2026–27 | 2026–27 fee amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer railway car application | 34.78 per railway car | 69,472.87 | 0 | April 1, 2026 | 36.33 per railway car |
Fee grouping
Documentation
Fee
Documentation issued
Fee-setting authority
- Canada Grain Act – Paragraph 116(1)r
- Canada Grain Regulations (C.R.C., c. 889) – Schedule I
Year fee setting authority was introduced
1912
Last year fee-setting authority was amended
2025
Service standard
Applicable documents are issued to the client within two business days after:
- approval of the official weight from Weighing Services;
- determination of the grade and grading factors/results from Inspection Services;
- receipt of final documentation request from the shipper/exporter; and
- completion of all required analytical testing results.
Performance result
Service standard met 100 percent of the time
Application of Low-Materiality Fees Regulations
Material ($51-$151)
| Fee | 2024-25 fee amount ($) | 2024-25 total fee revenue ($) | 2024-25 total remissions issued for the fee($) | Fee adjustment date in 2026–27 | 2026–27 fee amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Documentation issued | 86.09 per document | 1,222,583.87 | 43.05 | April 1, 2026 | 89.91 per document |
Fee grouping
Other Inspection Services
Fee
Third-party authorization
Fee-setting authority
- Canada Grain Act – Paragraph 116(1)r
- Canada Grain Regulations (C.R.C., c. 889) – Schedule I
Year fee setting authority was introduced
1912
Last year fee-setting authority was amended
2025
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 result
The service standard was met 100 percent of the time.
Application of Low-Materiality Fees Regulations
Material (>$151)
| Fee | 2024-25 fee amount ($) | 2024-25 total fee revenue ($) | 2024-25 total remissions issued for the fee($) | Fee adjustment date in 2026–27 | 2026–27 fee amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third-party authorization | 164.74 per application | 986.22 | 0 | April 1, 2026 | 172.07 per application |
Fee grouping
Other Inspection Services
Fee
Inspection of submitted sample
Fee-setting authority
- Canada Grain Act – Paragraph 116(1)r
- Canada Grain Regulations (C.R.C., c. 889) – Schedule I
Year fee setting authority was introduced
1912
Last year fee-setting authority was amended
2025
Service standard
- A submitted sample certificate is issued within five business days of receiving the sample and completion of all required analytical testing results.
- Grades are accurate (based on the submitted sample reinspection process).
Performance result
Service standard met 99.1 percent of the time
Application of Low-Materiality Fees Regulations
Low-materiality ($51-$151)
| Fee | 2024-25 fee amount ($) | 2024-25 total fee revenue ($) | 2024-25 total remissions issued for the fee($) | Fee adjustment date in 2026–27 | 2026–27 fee amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection of submitted sample | 54.92 per sample | 139,220.01 | 0 | April 1, 2026 | 57.36 per sample |
Fee grouping
Other Inspection Services
Fee
Reinspection of Grain
Fee-setting authority
- Canada Grain Act – Paragraph 116(1)r
- Canada Grain Regulations (C.R.C., c. 889) – Schedule I
Year fee setting authority was introduced
1912
Last year fee-setting authority was amended
2025
Service standard
Reinspection by the Chief Grain Inspector for Canada will be complete and results will be available within ten business days of the reinspection request.
Performance result
Service standard met 100 percent of the time.
Application of Low-Materiality Fees Regulations
Low-materiality ($51-$151)
| Fee | 2024-25 fee amount ($) | 2024-25 total fee revenue ($) | 2024-25 total remissions issued for the fee($) | Fee adjustment date in 2026–27 | 2026–27 fee amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinspection of Grain | 82.37 per reinspection | 820.23 | 0 | April 1, 2026 | 86.03 per reinspection |
Fee grouping
Other Inspection Services
Fee
Official Sample
Fee-setting authority
- Canada Grain Act – Paragraph 116(1)r
- Canada Grain Regulations (C.R.C., c. 889) – Schedule I
Year fee setting authority was introduced
1912
Last year fee-setting authority was amended
2025
Service standard
If request is received prior to the conveyance loading, samples are provided within two business days upon completion of the loading of the conveyance and receipt of the official sample at a Canadian Grain Commission regional office.
If request is received subsequent to the conveyance loading, samples are provided, if available, within four business days of the request.
Performance result
Service standard met 100 percent of the time
Application of Low-Materiality Fees Regulations
Material ($51-$151)
| Fee | 2024-25 fee amount ($) | 2024-25 total fee revenue ($) | 2024-25 total remissions issued for the fee($) | Fee adjustment date in 2026–27 | 2026–27 fee amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Sample | 82.37 per sample | 931,879.18 | 0 | April 1, 2026 | 86.03 per sample |
Fee grouping
Other Inspection Services
Fee
Travel and accommodation for official inspection services outside regular location
Fee-setting authority
- Canada Grain Act – Paragraph 116(1)r
- Canada Grain Regulations (C.R.C., c. 889) – Schedule I
Year fee setting authority was introduced
1912
Last year fee-setting authority was amended
2024
Service standard
Employees are available to conduct official inspection in a location where on-site inspection is not available.
Performance result
Service standard met 100 percent of the time.
Application of Low-Materiality Fees Regulations
Material (Formula)
| Fee | 2024-25 fee amount ($) | 2024-25 total fee revenue ($) | 2024-25 total remissions issued for the fee($) | Fee adjustment date in 2026–27 | 2026–27 fee amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel and accommodation for official inspection services outside regular location. | Per trip - Cost calculated in accordance with the rate set out in the Travel Directive of the National Joint Council of the Public Service, or if no rate is set, actual cost. | 0 | 0 | April 1, 2026 | Per trip - Cost calculated in accordance with the rate set out in the Travel Directive of the National Joint Council of the Public Service, or if no rate is set, actual cost. |