Canadian Canola Growers Association

New Year Begins: CCGA Accepting 2021 Advance Applications

February 18, 2021CCGA Release

​​​​Winnipeg, MB — A new year has started at Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) with the Association kicking off its 2021 cash advance pre-application process – earlier than ever before and with new service improvements for farmers.

"In more than 35 years of operations, this is the earliest that CCGA has started accepting applications for the Advance Payments Program," says Dave Gallant, Director of Finance and Operations at CCGA. "We're already in touch with a waiting list of farmers who want to take full advantage of the benefits that an advance can offer by applying early and getting the paperwork done before the busy planting season begins."

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​​​​Winnipeg, MB — A new year has started at Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) with the Association kicking off its 2021 cash advance pre-application process – earlier than ever before and with new service improvements for farmers.

"In more than 35 years of operations, this is the earliest that CCGA has started accepting... (read more)

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Now Accepting 2021 Advance Applications

Countdown to the new program year starts now!

Resolve to apply early for the 2021 Advance Payments Program cash advance -- new streamlined application process; up to $1 million available; $100,000 interest-free; interest-bearing portion at prime less 0.75%; and no application fee!

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Cash Advance FAQs

  • What commodities are eligible for a cash advance from CCGA?

    What commodities are eligible for a cash advance from CCGA?

    ​​​​​​Producers from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba can access low-interest financing for more than 50 commodities, all on one application with no administration...

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  • Can I switch commodities on my post-harvest report?

    Can I switch commodities on my post-harvest report?

    ​​​​​​​​​In the 2020 program year,​ there was an important change to the Advance Payments Program​ rules so that farmers are no longer able to remove commodities from an actual seeded advance...

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  • What does it cost me to get a cash advance?

    What does it cost me to get a cash advance?

    In the 2020 program year, CCGA eliminated the application fee. If you meet all the given deadlines associated with a cash advance, there are no fees. 

    Up to $100,000 is available...

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  • What important deadlines are associated with a cash advance from CCGA?

    What important deadlines are associated with a cash advance from CCGA?

    ​​​During the Production Period, there are several paperwork and repayment deadlines that must be met to keep your account in good standing and avoid default. They can be found on our Dates...

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Winnipeg Office / Cash Advances

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