Canadian Grain Commission
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Under the Canada Grain Act, the Canadian Grain Commission has the authority to designate the class of grain for which new grain varieties are eligible.

Legislation and policies

The Canada Grain Act establishes the Canadian Grain Commission and gives it the authority to regulate grain handling in Canada. The Canadian Grain Regulations provide greater detail about the rules under which the Canadian grain industry operates.

Memos to the trade, orders, and policies and procedures are used by the Canadian Grain Commission to guide or direct the grain industry. The Canadian Grain Commission issues them under the authority of either the Act or Regulations.