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Improving Canada's Grain Quality Assurance System

A Discussion Paper on the Use of Variety Eligibility Declarations

January 14, 2003

Variety Eligibility Declaration (VED) Update. June 2003

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A Discussion Paper on the Use of Variety Eligibility Declarations
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Introduction

Canada is respected the world over for the quality of its grain, and the consistent, uniform quality of grain exports. We earned this reputation over many decades by putting in place a responsive quality assurance system that involves all participants, beginning with plant breeders, and involving producers, grain handlers, marketers and end-users.

Responsiveness to changing customer needs and the opportunities presented by science and technology has been the foundation of our success in domestic and international markets. The time has come, once again, to adjust our quality assurance system to meet new challenges.

In 2001, the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) established an advisory committee to consider alternatives to relying on kernel visual distinguishability (KVD) to segregate grain. The committee was representative of producers, grain handlers, and marketers. Other participants included the Canola Council of Canada, the Canadian Special Crops Association, the Canadian Seed Growers Association, the CGC and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

With this paper, we are broadening the discussion to seek input from all stakeholders. In the Commission’s view, the direction we have outlined is the direction we must take if Canada’s reputation for grain quality is to be maintained.

Over the coming months we will be consulting widely on the best way to move in this new direction. Our consultation is being led by Assistant Chief Commissioner Terry Harasym, and coordinated by Pat Funk. We invite you to contribute your ideas and questions.

Chris Hamblin
Chief Commissioner

Terry Harasym
Assistant Chief Commissioner

Albert Schatzke
Commissioner


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