Canadian Grain Commission will use surplus to avoid new fee increases
News release
Winnipeg, Manitoba (October 27, 2025) - The Canadian Grain Commission will continue to use its surplus to cover budget shortfalls and avoid potential fee increases until 2028. This decision builds on previous measures to bring down costs for the Canadian grain sector while ensuring programs and services continue to deliver results to producers and industry.
The Canadian Grain Commission operates as a revolving fund, charging service fees to fund most of its operations. Currently, fees are not sufficient to cover costs.
The Canadian Grain Commission previously announced that it would use surplus funds to cover expected operating shortfalls until 2027. Today’s announcement means that potential fee changes will be postponed for another year to April 1, 2028. In support of the Government’s priority to spend less on operations, the Canadian Grain Commission is also committing to find and implement cost-saving measures ahead of potential fee changes.
Quotes
“The Canadian Grain Commission is committed to being part of the success and sustainability of Canadian agriculture. We recognize the grain sector is going through a period of economic stress and want to do our part to keep costs down while ensuring we continue to deliver results to producers and industry.”
David Hunt, Chief Commissioner
Canadian Grain Commission
Quick facts
-
After completing a review of its costs and fees in 2024, the Canadian Grain Commission found that current fee levels will not cover operating costs going forward.
-
The Canadian Grain Commission has used accumulated surplus funds to manage the growing gap between lower-than-projected revenue and increasing costs since 2021.
-
Successive years of surplus draw are projected to reduce the available balance from $156 million in 2021 to approximately $57 million by March 31, 2028. This includes $40 million previously set aside as an operating contingency.
-
The Canadian Grain Commission will consult with stakeholders before making any future fee updates.
Contacts
Christianne Hacault
Acting Head of Communications
Canadian Grain Commission
204-229-0128
christianne.hacault@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.