Fees for official grain inspection and weighing services reduced as of August 1, 2017

Fees for official grain inspection and weighing services reduced as of August 1, 2017

“Reducing these fees means that millions of dollars will remain in the grain sector, where it can benefit producers and grain handling companies.”

Patti Miller

Chief Commissioner, Canadian Grain Commission

• These changes are expected to result in estimated savings of approximately $10 million for the 2017 to 2018 fiscal year based on a projected grain handling volume of 34.4 million metric tonnes 

• Savings for the 2018 to 2019 fiscal year and each year after are expected to be approximately $15 million 

• The fee for official inspection of grain discharged to ships will be reduced from $1.70 to $1.35 per tonne 

• The fee for official weighing of grain discharged to ships will be reduced from $0.16 to $0.07 per tonne  

• The fee for official inspection of railway cars, trucks or containers will be reduced from $153.43 to $121.12 per inspection

• The fee for official weighing of railway cars, trucks or containers will be reduced from $14.78 to $6.67 per railway car, truck or container  

Rémi Gosselin
Manager, Corporate Information Services
Canadian Grain Commission
204.983.2749
remi.gosselin@grainscanada.gc.ca 

Canadian Grain Commission

The Canadian Grain Commission is the federal agency responsible for establishing and maintaining Canada’s grain quality standards. Its programs result in shipments of grain that consistently meet contract specifications for quality, safety and quantity. The Canadian Grain Commission regulates the grain industry to protect producers’ rights and ensure the integrity of grain transactions.