Fees for Canadian Grain Commission services

The Canadian Grain Commission offers a variety of services as part of its mandate under the Canada Grain Act. The fees for these services form part of the Canadian Grain Commission’s annual operating budget. Information about services includes fee, unit and fee code, description (of service), service standard, performance target and performance.

The fees listed are before tax. The applicable taxes (Goods and Services Tax and provincial sales tax in Quebec) will be collected on these fees.

All fees are effective April 1 to March 31 for each published year. Fees are adjusted annually on April 1 by the percentage change over 12 months in the April All-items Consumer Price Index for Canada.

Fees for services performed under the Canada Grain Act

Fees for services performed under the Canada Grain Act, which are listed in Schedule I of the Canada Grain Regulations and are subject to the Service Fee Act.

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Fee codeName of serviceFee nameDescription of serviceUnit (per)Fee 2025-26Fee 2026-27
321Official inspectionOfficial inspection of ships

(payable by the elevator operator)

Official inspection of grain or screenings discharged to ships and issuance of certificateTonne$1.19$1.21
322Official inspectionOfficial inspection of railway cars, trucks, containers
(payable by the elevator operator)
Official inspection of grain or screenings discharged to railway cars, trucks or containers, and issuance of certificate Inspection$106.71$108.52
323Reinspection

Reinspection of grain

(payable by the person requesting the inspection)

Reinspection by the Chief Grain Inspector for Canada or authorized inspector in respect of
(a) an inspection of grain upon receipt; or
(b) an inspection of a submitted sample
Reinspection$84.60$86.03
324Official weighing

Official weighing of ships

(payable by the elevator operator)

Monitoring of official weighing of grain or screenings discharged to ships and issuance of certificateTonne$0.07$0.07
325Official weighing

Official weighing of railway cars, trucks, containers

(payable by the elevator operator)

Monitoring of official weighing of grain or screenings discharged to railway cars, trucks or containers, and issuance of certificateRailway car or truck or container$5.88$5.98
326Authorized service provider - inspection or weighing

Third-party authorization application

(payable by the applicant)

Processing of an application for authorization of a third party to provide inspection or weighing of grain upon receipt into a terminal elevatorApplication$169.19$172.07
327Supplementary fees for official inspection

Travel and accommodation for official inspection services outside regular location

(payable by the elevator operator)

Canadian Grain Commission staff are available to conduct official inspection in a location where on-site inspection is not availableActualPer 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.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.
333Licensing

Full-term licence

(payable by the licensee)

Issuance of licence (all classes) for a one-year term or, if the licence is issued following the expiry of one or more short-term licences, for a term that consists of the remainder of the year that began on the issuance of the first short-term licenceLicence/month or partial month$339.57$345.35
334Licensing

Short-term licence

(payable by the licensee)

Issuance of licence (all classes) for one month or partial monthLicence$470.11$478.10
335Producer railway cars

Producer railway car application

(payable by the producer)

Processing of a complete application for a producer railway carRailway car$35.72$36.33
336Inspection of submitted samples

Inspection of submitted sample

(payable by the person submitting the sample)

Inspection of sample of grain or screenings and issuance of certificateSample$56.40$57.36
342Sampling services

Official sample

(payable by the person making the request)

At the time of official inspection, obtaining and supplying a portion of the representative grain sample, and identifying the portion with a Canadian Grain Commission sealSample$84.60$86.03
366Documentation

Documentation issued

(payable by the person making the request)

Provision of the following types of supplemental documentation:
• inspection certificate
• letters of analysis
• statements of assurance
Document$88.41$89.91
421Supplementary fees for official inspection

Non-scheduled service reservation - cancellation

(payable by the elevator operator)

Where Canadian Grain Commission staff are reserved for official inspection outside of regularly scheduled location hours, the fee will be charged when service is cancelledEmployee reporting$294.48$299.49

Fees for other services

Fees for these services are not listed in Schedule I of the Canada Grain Regulations and are not subject to the Service Fee Act.

Fee codeName of serviceFee nameDescription of serviceUnit (per)Fee 2025-26Fee 2026-27
339Other servicesOptional weighing of railway cars, trucks, containersProvision of optional official weighing services of grain discharged to railway cars, trucks and containers. Based on Canadian Grain Commission capability and capacity.Railway car or truck or container$8.22$8.36
340Other servicesSpecial servicesProvision of special services where not elsewhere specified. Based on Canadian Grain Commission capability and capacity.Hour per employee$169.19$172.07
367Other servicesCourier feesCourier fees to transmit documentation and/or samples to clients.ActualActualActual
422Other servicesOptional inspection of railway cars, trucks, containersProvision of optional official inspection services of grain discharged to railway cars, trucks and containers. Based on Canadian Grain Commission capability and capacity.Railway car or truck or container$149.20$151.73
423Other servicesOilseed calibration set – on loanProvision, on loan, of a calibration set, if available.Set$338.37$344.12
424Other servicesProtein sample setProvision of a set of three to five samples with standard protein values for wheat and barley; or protein and oil for soybeans.Sample set$344.02$349.87
425Other servicesAspiration sample setProvision of a sample to calibrate amount of dockage being removed from a sample using a Carter dockage tester.Sample set$59.21$60.22
426Other servicesMoisture proficiency test - Canada Western Red Spring wheat - 260 gramsProvision of one 260-gram sample of Canada Western Red Spring wheat once every two months for 12 months.Bimonthly proficiency testNot applicable$43.02
427Other servicesMoisture proficiency test - Canada Western Red Spring wheat - 700 millilitresProvision of one 700-millilitre sample of Canada Western Red Spring wheat once every two months for 12 months.Bimonthly proficiency testNot applicable$47.31
428Other servicesProtein proficiency test - Canada Western Red Spring wheatProvision of one 500-gram sample of Canada Western Red Spring wheat once every two months for 12 months.Bimonthly proficiency testNot applicable$39.36
429Other servicesProtein proficiency test - Canada Western Amber Durum wheatProvision of one 500-gram sample of Canada Western Amber Durum wheat once every two months for 12 months.Bimonthly proficiency testNot applicable$39.36
430Other servicesFalling number proficiency test - Canada Western Red Spring wheat or Canada Western Amber Durum wheatProvision of one 250 ± 50-gram sample of ground Canada Western Red Spring wheat or ground Canada Western Amber Durum wheat once every two months for 12 months.Bimonthly proficiency testNot applicable$90.20
462Other servicesAdministration servicesPerformance of administrative activities not elsewhere specified.15-minute increment$54.76$55.69
491Other servicesTravel and accommodation for other inspection services outside regular locationCanadian Grain Commission staff are available to conduct other inspections in a location where on-site inspection is not availableActualPer 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.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.

Fees for analytical testing services

The Canadian Grain Commission provides fee-for-service analytical tests to support the issuance of Canadian Grain Commission certificates of quality, to meet contract specifications, or to meet our producer protection mandate. If you need these tests for other grain quality related purposes, contact a private sector analytical laboratory that provides this service. Analytical tests are based on Canadian Grain Commission testing capability and capacity.

Fees for analytical testing services are not listed in Schedule I of the Canada Grain Regulations and are not subject to the Service Fee Act.

Fee code
Analytical testing serviceDescription of serviceRequired testing daysUnits requiredFee 2025-26
Fee 2026-27
341Additional analysisAn additional quality factor or specification will be provided, other than already reported, as required by the client.-0.27$45.13$45.89
343Test weightA mechanical test to determine the density of grain.20.25$42.30$43.02
344Vomitoxin/Deoxynivalenol (DON) - ELISA 1 to 3 samplesVomitoxin or deoxynivalenol (DON) content is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. This method is capable of measuring the presence of vomitoxin or DON in cereals at levels of ≥ 0.5 mg/kg (ppm).51.50$253.79$258.10
345Berlese testA Berlese test is used to detect and identify insect infestations.20.25$42.30$43.02
348Aflatoxin, ELISAAflatoxin content is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. This method is capable of measuring aflatoxin in cereals at levels ≥ 1.0 µg/kg (ppb).52.08$352.49$358.48
349Germination energyGermination is determined following the American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) Method Barley-3c.71.50$253.79$258.10
351Falling numberFalling number is determined following the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 56-81.04. Results are reported on a 14% moisture basis.50.83$141.00$143.39
353Ochratoxin A (OTA) - single resultOchratoxin A (OTA) content is determined using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) with fluorescence detection. This method is capable of measuring OTA in cereals at levels ≥ 1.0 µg/kg (ppb).710.75$1818.80$1849.72
356AmylographAmylograph results are determined following the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 22-10.01. 65 grams of flour and 450 millilitres of distilled water are used with the Brabender amylograph and the pin stirrer. Peak viscosity is reported in Brabender units.82.42$408.87$415.82
357FarinographFarinograph results are determined following the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 54-21.02, following the procedure for constant flour weight using the small (50g) bowl. After milling, flour samples are stored for a minimum of 7 days prior to analysis.101.33$225.59$229.43
358MillingWheat is cleaned, scoured and tempered overnight to optimum moisture as described by Dexter and Tipples (1987), Milling 180(7):16, 18-20. All millings at the Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Research Laboratory are performed in rooms with environmental control maintained at 21ºC and at 60% relative humidity.51.92$324.85$330.37
359Protein, CNACombustion nitrogen analysis (CNA) method – protein in grain follows the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 46-30.01 / Generic Combustion Method for Crude Protein, American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) Official Method Ba 4e-93 (harmonized). Protein content is calculated from total nitrogen and reported on a constant moisture basis. The moisture determination in grain by forced air oven method follows the AACC International Standard Method No. 44-15.02, following the procedure for singe-stage air-oven.30.83$141.00$143.39
360Wet gluten content

Wet gluten content is determined for:

White flour following the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 38-12.02, following the procedure for flour. Results are reported on a 14.0% moisture basis. The wheat sample is milled on a Brabender Quadrumat Senior mill.
Semolina following the AACC International Standard Method 38-12.02, following the procedure for whole meal and reported on a 14.0% moisture basis. The durum sample is milled on an Allis-Chalmers laboratory mill.
Whole Meal following the AACC International Standard Method 38-12.02, following the procedure for whole meal. Results are reported on a 13.5% moisture basis. The whole wheat meal is milled on a Perten 3100 mill.

51.33$225.59$229.43
361Chlorophyll index - reference methodChlorophyll content is determined using the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 10519:1997/American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Ak2-92 Method. Results are provided in milligrams per kilogram.21.75$296.09$301.12
362Fatty Acid compositionThe fatty acid profile of oil is determined by gas chromatography of fatty acid methyl esters according to: International Organization for Standardization (ISO) methods 12966-1:2014 Part 1: Guidelines on modern gas chromatography of fatty acid methyl esters; and ISO 12966-2:2011 Part 2: Preparation of methyl esters of fatty acid.23.23$547.05$556.35
363Oil content, pulse NMR spectrometryThe oil and moisture contents of the sample are determined simultaneously using pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) method 10565:1998.20.92$155.09$157.73
364Free Fatty AcidsFree fatty acid content is provided and expressed as a percentage of weight of oleic acid in the extracted oil using method of Ke et al., Analytica Chimica Acta 99:387-391 (1978).22.30$389.14$395.76
365Whole seed analysisAdditional oilseed analysis (e.g. glucosinolates, protein, chlorophyll, oil) performed by method Near-Infrared Reflectance (NIR). For each specified analysis, the instrument is calibrated with the reference analytical method for the analyte using appropriate samples.21.63$276.36$281.05
431

1000 kernel weight

Broken kernels and foreign material are handpicked from a sample to create a cleaned sample. The number of kernels in a 20-gram sample is then counted using an electronic seed counter.10.50$84.60$86.03
432Alveograph - flourAlveograph results are obtained using the Chopin Alveolab following the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 54-30.02. Following milling, flour samples are stored for a minimum of 6 days prior to analysis. The wheat sample is milled on a Brabender Quadrumat Senior mill. Alveograms are reported on a 15% moisture basis.101.90$321.46$326.92
433Alveograph - semolinaAlveograph results are obtained using the Chopin Alveolab following the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 54-30.02. Following milling, semolina samples are stored at room temperature for a minimum of 3 days prior to analysis. The wheat sample is milled on a Allis-Chalmers laboratory mill.101.90$321.46$326.92
434Chlorophyll NIRChlorophyll content is predicted using Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in reflectance mode. The NIR models were developed and tested using ISO 10519 method, Rapeseed – Determination of chlorophyll content – Spectrometric method. The current model has been validated for chlorophyll content up to 50 mg/kg (ppm). For samples with chlorophyll content greater than 50 mg/kg, results will be reported as > 50 mg/kg.20.83$141.00$143.39
435Genetically modified organisms (GMO) - Roundup Ready® - by ELISA, single sampleThe presence of the Roundup Ready® gene in soybeans is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. Test results are reported as positive or negative at the 0.3% threshold level of detection.73.92$662.68$673.94
436Genetically modified organisms (GMO) - Roundup Ready® - by ELISA, 2 to 4 samplesThe presence of the Roundup Ready® gene in soybeans is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. Test results are reported as positive or negative at the 0.3% threshold level of detection.72.03$344.02$349.87
437Genetically modified organisms (GMO) - Roundup Ready® - by ELISA, 5 or more samplesThe presence of the Roundup Ready® gene in soybeans is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. Test results are reported as positive or negative at the 0.3% threshold level of detection.71.42$239.69$243.76
438Total glucosinolatesTotal glucosinolates content is predicted by Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in reflectance mode.20.83$141.00$143.39
439Gluten index

Gluten index is determined for:

White flour following the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 38-12.02 and reported on a 14.0% moisture basis. The wheat flour is milled on a Brabender Quadrumat Senior mill.
Whole meal following AACC International Standard Method 38-12.02, following the procedure for whole meal. Results are reported on a 13.5% moisture basis. The whole wheat meal is milled on a Perten 3100 mill.

51.33$225.59$229.43
440Glyphosate confirmatory analysisThe glyphosate content of the sample, initially obtained by enyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology, is assessed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.71.25$211.49$215.09
441Glyphosate - ELISA single sampleGlyphosate content is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. This method is capable of measuring glyphosate at levels > 0.3 mg/kg (ppm).73.42$578.06$587.88
442Glyphosate - ELISA 2 to 3 samplesGlyphosate content is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. This method is capable of measuring glyphosate at levels ≥ 0.3 mg/kg (ppm).71.87$315.82$321.19
443Glyphosate - ELISA 4 or more samplesGlyphosate content is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. This method is capable of measuring glyphosate at levels ≥ 0.3 mg/kg (ppm).71.38$232.63$236.59
444Iodine valueIodine value of the oil is determined by the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) recommended practice Cd 1c-85 (re-approved 2009). Iodine value is calculated using the fatty acid composition of the oil following the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Methods 12966-1:2014 and 12966-2:2011.23.23$547.05$556.35
445Malting barley varietal purity24 TaqMan single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping assays are amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) extracted from 144 randomly selected barley kernels. Resulting marker profiles are compared with the Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Research Laboratory reference catalogue for barley varieties registered in Canada.42.80$1210.81$1231.39
446Moisture test - rapidMoisture content of whole grain is determined using a Unified Grain Moisture Algorithm (UGMA) moisture meter. Calibrations are developed against applicable reference oven-drying methods.20.27$45.13$45.89
447Moisture test - air ovenMoisture content is determined using approved oven-drying methods.51.00$169.19$172.07
448Mycotoxin confirmatory analysisThe mycotoxin content of the sample, initially obtained by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology or ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) with fluorescence detection, is assessed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.71.60$270.71$275.31
449Ochratoxin A (OTA) - 2 to 3 resultsOchratoxin A (OTA) content is determined using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) with fluorescence detection. This method is capable of measuring OTA in cereals at levels ≥ 1.0 µg/kg (ppb).75.88$995.41$1012.33
450Ochratoxin A (OTA) - 4 or more resultsOchratoxin A (OTA) content is determined using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) with fluorescence detection. This method is capable of measuring OTA in cereals at levels ≥ 1.0 µg/kg (ppb).74.08$690.86$702.60
451Oil content, solvent extractionOil content of the sample is determined using a modified ISO 659 method: 2009 method - Oilseeds - determination of oil content (reference method). The modification is the incorporation of the Randall modification. ISO659:2009 is the reference method recognized by the Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Association (FOSFA).412.00$2030.30$2064.81
452Oil content NIROil content of the sample is determined using Near-Infrared Reflectance (NIR).20.83$141.00$143.39
453Soybean oil content, NIROil content is predicted using Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in transmittance mode. The NIR model is developed and tested with samples extracted with petroleum ether according to a modified ISO 659 reference method. Results are reported on a 12.0% moisture basis.20.27$45.13$45.89
454Protein content, NIRProtein content is predicted using Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in transmittance mode. The NIR models were developed and tested with appropriate samples analyzed using the crude protein – combustion method, American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 46-30.01 / Generic Combustion Method for Crude Protein, American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) Official Method Ba 4e-93 (harmonized). Results are reported on a constant moisture basis.20.27$45.13$45.89
455Protein NIRCrude protein content of the sample is determined by method Near-Infrared Reflectance (NIR). With appropriate grain samples, American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Official Method Ba4e-93 (revised 2011) is used to develop the calibration.20.83$141.00$143.39
457Trace elements - single elementResults obtained by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry and could include results for one or multiple elements (cadmium, arsenic, lead, mercury, or nickel; possibility for other elements upon request) per sample.42.28$385.75$392.31
458Trace elements - each additional elementResults obtained by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry and could include results for one or multiple elements (cadmium, arsenic, lead, mercury, or nickel; possibility for other elements upon request) per sample.40.38$64.29$65.39
459Vomitoxin/Deoxynivalenol (DON) - ELISA 4 or more samplesVomitoxin or deoxynivalenol (DON) content is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). This method is capable of measuring the presence of vomitoxin or DON in cereals at levels of > 0.5 mg/kg (ppm).50.83$141.00$143.39
531Genetically modified wheat event MON71200 testTesting of official wheat samples for the presence of MON71200 genetically modified wheat event.50.67$113.35$115.28
571Soybean GMO event test-PCR-qualitative-1-10 eventsTesting of submitted soybean cargo samples for the presence of GMO events using qualitative PCR-based method.43.3$558.32$567.81
572Soybean GMO event test-PCR-qualitative-11 or more eventsTesting of submitted soybean cargo samples for the presence of GMO events using qualitative PCR-based method.54.05$685.21$696.86
581Soybean GMO event test-PCR-quantitative-1 eventTesting of submitted soybean cargo samples for the presence of GMO events using quantitative PCR-based method.21.75$296.08$301.12

Fees for Grain safety and identity preservation programs

These fees are projected to increase annually.

Certification fees

ServiceProgramFeeFootnote a
Initial and Re-certification (3-year certification)CIPRS$1,110
Initial and Re-certification (3-year certification)CGC HACCP$1,440
Initial and Re-certification (3-year certification)CIPRS+HACCP$1,440

Accreditation fees - Grain safety programs

ServiceProgramFee
Accreditation application (one-time)CIPRS/HACCP is only scope$1,080
Accreditation application (one-time)An additional scope$800
Annual accreditation feeAll programs$7,800
Auditor training and assessmentCIPRS (individual)$660 (plus travel costs)
Auditor training and assessmentCIPRS (group)$350 per student, up to a maximum of five students (plus travel costs)
Auditor training and assessmentCIPRS + HACCP and CGC HACCP (individual)$1,310 (plus travel costs)
Auditor training and assessmentCIPRS + HACCP and CGC HACCP (group)$660 per student, up to a maximum of five students (plus travel costs)
On-site assessments (per day, as required)All programs$1,200 (plus travel costs)

Accreditation fees - Container sampling programs

ServiceProgramFee
Accreditation application (one-time)ACSP is only scope$1,160
Accreditation application (one-time)CCSP is only scope$1,050
Accreditation application (one-time)CCSP as an additional scope$780
Accreditation application (one-time)ACSP as an additional scope$920
Annual accreditation feeCertified container sampling program$7,800
Annual accreditation feeAccredited Container Sampler Program$7,800
Auditor training and assessmentCertified container sampling program$730 per student, up to a maximum of five students (plus travel costs)
Auditor training and assessmentAccredited Container Sampler Program$610 per student, minimum of five students (plus travel costs)
On-site assessments (per day, as required)All programs$1,200 (plus travel costs)

Sampling services

ServiceProgramFee 2026-2027
Registration fee (one-time fee)Accredited Container Sampler Program$440 (plus travel costs)
On-site re-assessments (per day, as required)Accredited Container Sampler Program$1,200 (plus travel costs)

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