The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission welcomes the appointment of David Hunt as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lawrence MacAulay announced the appointment on Tuesday. “I would like to congratulate David Hunt on his appointment as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission. The CGC plays […]
The Competition Bureau of Canada pointed out the Bunge-Viterra merger would create “substantially” less competition for grain buying in Western Canada, as well as the sale of canola oil in Eastern Canada. It’s something that Ian Boxall, the president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, said confirms what he and the organization have been […]
In it’s report on the proposed Bunge-Viterra merger, the Competition Bureau of Canada says it is likely the merger would reduce competition for grain buying in the Prariries and the sale of canola oil in Eastern Canada. The Bureau also said Bunge could influence the behaviour of G3, which operates grain elevators in the same […]