By Alice McFarlane

Declaration of eligibility changes coming for the 2022-2023 crop year

Apr 27, 2022 | 1:14 PM

MELFORT, Sask. — There will be changes to grain delivery declarations for Canadian farmers in the 2022-2023 crop year.

Starting July 1 in Eastern Canada and Aug. 1 in Western Canada, declarations of eligibility will be required across the country.

Only grains subject to variety registration based on quality considerations will require a declaration. As a result, certain grains will no longer need to be declared under regulation. The Canadian Grain Commission is making this change after consultations with stakeholders.

Canadian Grain Commission Chief commissioner Doug Chorney said declarations are a way to assure the dependability and quality of grain at entry into the Canadian licensed grain handling system. They support Canada’s commitment to allow US-grown grain to receive an official grade under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

He said the declaration supports Canada’s quality assurance system while meeting our commitments under CUSMA.

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“We’ve simplified the declaration requirement to only apply to those grains where registration includes quality factors. This is a more flexible approach that better responds to the needs of the Canadian grain sector,” Chorney said.

The declaration form confirms that the variety delivered, bought, and sold is eligible for the kind of grain and class. By requiring information on variety registration at the time of delivery, declarations help to preserve the integrity of the Canadian grain quality system.

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