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Saskatchewan Government Asks for Changes to Federal Grain Legislation

Released on April 4, 2014

Today, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart sent a submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food seeking improvements to Bill C-30, the proposed federal legislation aimed at improving grain movement in western Canada.

“Our government believes Bill C-30, the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act, is a step in the right direction,” Stewart said.  “However, the legislation does not go far enough to address the current backlog of grain movement and ensure an efficient supply chain in the future.  The strength of Saskatchewan’s economy is dependent on getting all of our commodities to market – whether it is grain, potash or oil.”

The Government of Saskatchewan requested the legislation include the following:
  • Service Level Agreements between shippers and railways, including reciprocal penalties for damages and an expedited arbitration process;
  • Service for all customers and all shippers in all corridors;
  • Railway delivery of a minimum of 13,000 grain cars per week;
  • Minimum penalties of $250,000 per day for railways for failing to meet these targets; and
  • Removing the sunset of August 2016 until a review of the Canada Transportation Act is complete and permanent legislation is in place.
“Clearing this grain transportation backlog has been the number one priority for our government,” Stewart said.  “We are focused on ensuring the system has the necessary capacity to accommodate future economic growth.  All customers, big and small, in all corridors must have assurance of adequate service.  Canada has made significant efforts to expand trade agreements and reduce barriers to market access around the world.  These opportunities should not be squandered by an inability to get our production to export position.”

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For more information, contact:

Tiffany Stephenson
Agriculture
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4031
Email: tiffany.stephenson@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-536-3851

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