Harper Government Takes Further Steps to Modernize Grain Industry
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 12/09/14 -- The Government of Canada introduced in the House of Commons today the Modernization of Canada''s Grain Industry Act. The Bill will build on major reforms made in 2012 by enhancing producer protections and improving grain quality and grain safety assurance.
The amendments would allow the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) to establish a producer compensation fund to protect producers in the event that a licensee fails to pay for grain deliveries. Producer access to binding determination of grade and dockage for their deliveries of grain will be extended to include process elevators, grain dealers, and container loading facilities. A new class of license will be created for container loading facilities, which will also be brought under producer payment protection programs.
Changes aim to make the monitoring of grain safety more consistent across the country, establish a non-binding decision review mechanism to evaluate certain Commission decisions, and allow for more effective enforcement of violations under the Canada Grain Act, Canada Grain Regulations, and orders issued by the Canadian Grain Commission. The Government will undertake consultations with stakeholders, including provinces, in advance of implementation.
The Bill also updates the CGC''s mandate clarifying that it acts in the public interest.
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"Canadian grain farmers drive our economy and this is one of the many ways we are modernizing the sector to make it more competitive. This legislation will continue to modernize the organizations that support the Canadian grain sector and enhance Canada''s excellent reputation around the world as a supplier of consistent, safe and high-quality grains."
- Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz
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Datum: 09.12.2014 - 10:31 Uhr
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