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Former Canadian Grain Commission assistant chief and acting chief commissioner Jim Smolik (r) contravened two sections of the Conflict of Interest Act, Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion said in his report released on May 30.
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Grain industry abuzz over ‘conflict of interest’ ruling of former CGC chief

Jim Smolik’s lawyer unsuccessfully argued there was no breach because there was no evidence he improperly took advantage of his former CGC office

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Many people in Western Canada’s relatively small and collegial grain industry are puzzled how Jim Smolik ended up contravening Sections, 33 and 32(5), of the Conflict of Interest Act. A report prepared by the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner lays it all out. But according to several industry sources Smolik, a
Jim Smolik, shown here in a 2014 photo, contravened two sections of the Conflict of Interest Act, Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion says in a report released May 30, 2019. (Manitoba Co-operator photo by Allan Dawson)
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Former CGC assistant chief commissioner broke conflict rules

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Jim Smolik, a former Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) assistant chief and acting chief commissioner, contravened post-employment obligations under the federal Conflict of Interest Act while working for Cargill Canada. That’s according to a 24-page report released May 30 by Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion. Dion ruled Smolik breached Sections 33 and 35(2)
The Canadian Grain Commission building in Winnipeg.
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Canadian Grain Commission operating without commissioners as of Dec. 5

The CGC can continue to operate and fulfil most of its duties until the federal government appoints new commissioners

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[Updated Dec. 7, 2016] – The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has no commissioners, but it’s business almost as usual, until new ones are appointed, says Remi Gosselin, the CGC’s manager, corporate information services. “We can continue to function on a short-term basis without commissioners, but we wouldn’t be able to issue orders or make regulations,”
Mildew damage on individual kernels of 
CWRS wheat.
Cereals, Crops

Changes to mildew standards for western milling wheat

Changes will minimize the financial impact on farmers and the grain trade

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Mildew guidelines for western Canadian milling wheat classes are getting a bit more forgiving. Effective immediately visual guides and standards will allow for an increased presence of mildew, something the chief inspection body the Canadian Grain Commission says won’t affect the quality of products made from Canadian wheat. While the relief will be welcome during
The Canadian Grain Commission is located in downtown Winnipeg.
Cereals, News

Deadline to apply for Canadian Grain Commission executive positions extended

The jobs involve lots of travel in and outside of Canada and good salaries


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You still have time to apply for one of the top jobs at the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). The deadline to apply for the positions of commissioner, assistant chief commissioner and chief commissioner has been extended to Oct. 3 from Aug. 17. Although all three positions are appointed by the federal cabinet, those interested in
A shortfall of posted security means farmers owed money by 
Naber seeds won’t get full payment.
News

RCMP investigate Naber Specialty Grains

Farmers will get 10 to 15 cents on the dollar

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RCMP are investigating Naber Specialty Grains Ltd. after it was placed in receivership owing farmers more money than it has posted in security. “We have uncovered what appear to be irregularities in producer liability reports provided by Naber Specialty Grains Ltd. to the Canadian Grain Commission and as a consequence security posted by the company
Gerry Ritz, Canada's agriculture minister
Crops, News

Commercial feed mills to be covered by CGC security

When governing the grain commission Gerry Ritz says ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’

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If Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz gets his way, farmers who sell to feed mills will be protected under the proposed Canadian Grain Commission’s (CGC) producer payment security program. “My direction to them (CGC) is find a way to incorporate feed mills,” Ritz said in an interview Jan. 9. “The direction is, yes, they will be
Puratone feed mill sign advertisement
Cereals, Crops

Feed mills being considered for CGC producer protection under C-48 legislation

The bill also proposes to revamp the producer protection program and create a new licence 
for container-loading elevators

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Farmers who sell grain to feed mills might be protected if the company can’t pay its bills under sweeping changes proposed to the Canada Grain Act introduced to Parliament Dec. 9. The CGC will consult the industry about the proposed changes designed “to enhance producer protection, enhance producer quality and safety insurance and further modernize

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