Sale of Wheat and Barley

Act: Canadian Wheat Board Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-24, as amended
Regulation: Canadian Wheat Board Regulations, C.R.C., c. 397,

To Whom Does This Apply?

Producers of wheat and barley in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Peace River Region of BC and all Canadian exporters of wheat and barley.

Summary

The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) is the marketing agency for over 85 000 farmers who grow wheat, durum wheat and barley in Western Canada. The CWB's role is to market these grains for the best possible price both within Canada and around the world.

The Canadian Wheat Board is the sole exporter of Prairie-grown wheat and barley, marketing western grain to some 70 countries around the world. The Canadian Wheat Board Act gives the CWB sole marketing authority for wheat and barley produced by the 85 000 grain farmers of Western Canada for export and domestic human consumption.

The Canadian Wheat Board Regulations govern permit books, producer's certificates and licenses. They also regulate the designation, transportation and pooling points of wheat and barley, as well as delivery contracts and payments.

DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this section is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. For particular questions, the users are invited to contact their lawyer. For additional information, see contact(s) listed below.

Quebec Contact(s):
See National Contact.

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National Contact(s):
Communications and Public Relations
Canadian Wheat Board
423 Main Street
P.O. Box 816, Station Main
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3C 2P5
Telephone: (204) 983-0239
Fax: (204) 983-3841
Toll-free (information): 1-800-275-4292 (Western provinces only)
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-275-4292
E-mail: info@cwb.ca
Web site: http://www.cwb.ca/