The Canola Organizations
Provincial grower organizations:
Purpose
These three Prairie canola grower organizations invest levy dollars into research, extension, public affairs, advocacy and canola promotion to support
the long-term sustainability of canola growers.
Board
SaskCanola: 8 grower-directors
Alberta Canola: 12 grower-directors
Manitoba Canola Growers: 8 grower-directors
Funding
Growers fund their provincial canola organizations through a levy collected when crop is sold.
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National value chain organization:
Purpose
Uniting the full canola value chain including growers, processors, exporters and life science companies to advance the sector. The CCC leads industry strategies in market access and trade; canola production and innovation, including national research coordination; and targeted promotion to export markets.
Board
15 directors, including four canola growers (one from CCGA board and one each from SaskCanola, Alberta Canola and Manitoba Canola Growers), three representatives of life science companies, four exporters and four processors.
Funding
The three Prairie canola grower organizations together provide 50 per cent of CCC core funding. The other 50 per cent comes from processors, exporters and life science companies.
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National value chain organization:
Purpose
As the national policy voice for canola growers CCGA enhances the competitiveness of canola growers by conducting in-depth policy analysis and advocating for policy changes that impact farm profitability. Through the Advance Payments Program the association also provides growers access to interest-free and low interest cash advances.
Board
10 grower-directors, appointed by the five provincial canola grower associations:
B.C. Grain Producers Association, Alberta Canola, SaskCanola, Manitoba Canola Growers and Ontario Canola Growers Association.
Funding
CCGA operates using funds generated from its core business operations. Provincial member organizations contribute a modest annual membership fee.