CGC makes changes to grain grading dispute process

Oct 11, 2022

The Canadian Grain Commission has made some key changes to the grain grading dispute process effective October 1st.

Farmers that disagree with a licensed primary elevator’s assessment of grain, have the right to ask the CGC for a "Final Quality Determination" (previously known as "Subject to Inspector’s Grade and Dockage").

That request can relate to the official grade or any individual grading factor, including moisture, protein, and/or dockage.

The CGC's Chief Grain Inspector Derek Bunkowsky says the key change is that producers can now trigger a grain grading dispute even if they're not present at delivery.

"We know that in today's world, oftentimes the producer is not delivering the grain himself. So, the changes have been made that a producer now has seven days from the time of delivery to decide if they want to trigger a dispute resolution process."

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