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By Alice McFarlane

Farmers Compensation

Grain commission pays most farmers owed money by Purely Canada

Mar 6, 2025 | 11:14 AM

Some producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Purely Canada Foods have been fully compensated.

The farmers, who had eligible claims submitted to the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC), will receive payment through the Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program.

Following a review of claims submitted by producers, the commission determined there were 78 eligible claims for unpaid deliveries to Purely Canada, totaling over $17 million.

Producers with eligible claims received 100 per cent compensation from the company’s security. This is the largest payout in the history of the Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program.

Purely Canada Foods held a grain dealer licence and three primary elevator licences for facilities located in Avonlea, Kindersley and Lajord, Sask. The CGC revoked these licences on Aug. 27, 2024, and ordered the company to stop buying grain from producers.

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CGC Chief Commissioner David Hunt said the commission is committed to ensuring producers are fairly compensated for their grain.

“Our Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program plays a key role in securing payments for producers, and we are pleased to be able to provide 100 per cent compensation for eligible claims,” Hunt said.

CGC also received multiple claims that cannot be compensated because the deliveries fell outside of the program eligibility period. The Canadian Grain Commission is advocating for producers still owed money and encouraging them to seek payment directly from the company.

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