Canadian Grain Commission says it watches at-risk companies, but acknowledges that changes in a firm’s situation can happen quickly
REGINA — Farmers have until Jan. 27 to file claims with the Canadian Grain Commission against Purely Canada Foods. Jon Friesen, the commission’s chief operating officer, said the cluster of companies that have fallen into financial difficulty in the last year is unusual. Purely Canada is the only ongoing claim assessment situation. The company’s licences […] Read moreTag Archives LSM Grain Ltd.
CGC pulls grain dealer’s licence after payment complaints
LSM Commodities operates elevators in Saskatchewan and Manitoba and buys grain from producers across the Prairies
WINNIPEG — Kelly Arthurs has never had a problem with non-payment for a grain delivery — until this spring. On May 10, two semi-trucks came to Arthurs’ farm in west-central Saskatchewan and loaded up with red lentils. Arthurs waited weeks for payment from LSM Commodities, a Saskatoon grain dealer, but the cheque never arrived. “Twice […] Read more
