Services and fees
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.
Services and information
Fees
Fees for services are effective from April 1st to March 31st for each published year.
Analytical testing services
List of the current and future fees for analytical testing services.
Service standards for high-volume regulatory authorizations
Service standards publicly state the level of performance that citizens can reasonably expect to encounter from the Canadian Grain Commission under normal circumstances.
Service Fee Remission Policy pursuant to the Service Fees Act
This policy applies only to certain Canadian Grain Commission fees listed in Schedule 1 of the Canada Grain Regulations.
Information regarding fee calculations
The Canadian Grain Commission’s fees are determined by set formulas.
Grain weighing services
The Canadian Grain Commission monitors official weighing of grain for exports of Canadian grain. Weighing services are also available for grain not being exported.
Official grain inspection
All grain being exported from Canada in ships must be inspected by the Canadian Grain Commission.
Reinspection of a submitted grain sample
Information on how to request a reinspection of your grain sample.
Reinspection of grain delivered to a terminal elevator
How to dispute and request a reinspection for the grade, protein, moisture or dockage assigned to grain you are delivering or receiving at a licensed terminal elevator.
Submitted grain sample inspections
Steps for requesting a grain inspection.
Third-party service provider application
Qualified third parties can apply to the Canadian Grain Commission for authorization to inspect, weigh or sample grain.
Request a portion of a representative sample
Information on who can request a sample, how to request a sample, and how the Canadian Grain Commission handles requests for representative samples.
Export documentation
The Canadian Grain Commission sets and maintains quality standards for Canadian grain based on scientific research. These standards are used throughout Canada’s grain handling system so that grain quality is maintained from farm to port.
Grain safety and identity preservation services
Apply to become an accredited third-party service provider or obtain a Canadian Grain Commission certification.
Contact us
- To ask a question or provide feedback about our services, contact us
- To ask a question about a service invoice or documentation, contact the administrative office listed on the invoice.