Canadian Grain Commission compensates producers for unpaid deliveries to Purely Canada Foods Corp.

Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Purely Canada Foods Corp. have been fully compensated for eligible claims submitted to the Canadian Grain Commission’s Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program.

Purely Canada Foods Corp. held a grain dealer licence and 3 primary elevator licences for facilities located in Avonlea, Kindersley and Lajord, Saskatchewan. The Canadian Grain Commission revoked these licences on August 27, 2024 and ordered the company to stop buying grain from producers.

Following a review of individual claims submitted by producers, the Canadian Grain Commission determined there were 78 eligible claims for unpaid deliveries to Purely Canada Foods Corp., totalling over $17 million. Producers with eligible claims received 100% compensation from the company’s security. This is the largest payout in the history of the Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program.

The Canadian Grain Commission 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.