The ongoing frustration over Canada’s grain backlog continues to grow.
Speaking at an event in Calgary yesterday, Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay says it’s been an ongoing and unfortunate issue.
He says he’s been in contact with the railways a number of times but notes everything is still not fixed.
With spring seeding not far off, MacAulay told reporters, he has no immediate solution for getting Canadian grain moving again.
He says he understands the need to address the rail backlog, but legislation that would impose financial penalties on rail companies that fail to deliver the railcars on time is stalled in the Senate.
He notes the Federal Government is working through Farm Credit Canada to ensure producers can get funding if they need it for Spring Seeding.
Source : Discoverestevan