Transportation Page ContentCanada’s grains are well traveled, moving from the farm to Canadian and global destinations. Over 90% of canola grown in Canada is exported by rail, and the industry relies on efficient, predictable and timely rail service. In short, the rail system needs to work for the shipper, not the other way around.In May 2018, Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act, became law: Press Release — Canola Farmers Pleased Bill C-49 to be Enacted for the 2018 Crop Year (May 23, 2018) Hub Post — Bill C-49 is passed: What does it mean to farmers? (June 4, 2018) CCGA’s policy development efforts in transportation also include the following: Ag Transport Coalition CCGA is a member of the Ag Transport Coalition, a group that looks to advance discussions with government and the railways to ensure the system is meeting the needs of Canadian businesses. The Coalition releases weekly reports to ensure accountability of the railways. These reports measure performance across a range of key indicators, including: rail car demand, supply and timeliness of rail cars, corridor performance, and more. Future of Canada's Hopper CarsWith Canada's publicly-owned fleet of hopper cars due to expire in the next decade, our policy staff has done research on what this future means for the grain transportation system, and what strategic considerations should be made going forward. Read our CCGA Hub article: Explaining the future of Canada's hopper car fleet, which includes a video of CCGA's Steve Pratte presenting at FarmTech 2017. Read Government Hopper Cars and the Canadian Grain Handling and Transportation System.Fast Facts on Grain Transportation
Canola's Transportation PrioritiesThis one-pager from CCGA outlines canola farmers' priorities on transportation.
Grain MonitorAn independent third party to monitor the overall efficiency of the prairie grain handling and transportation system.