The Canadian Wheat Board and the federal government formed Farmers Equity Trust as a way for farmers to have an economic interest in G3 Canada, the firm that succeeded the CWB. | File photo

Farmers retain role in G3 thanks to CWB legacy

Feds set up trust for producers when wheat board turned into G3 Canada, but farmers’ share has been steadily shrinking

SASKATOON — Farmers Equity Trust will not be one of the suitors for Bunge’s ownership stake in G3 Canada if the government forces the sale of those shares as part of its review of Bunge’s proposed takeover of Viterra. “The trust has no cash resources to invest that way, and we’re not permitted under the […] Read more

G3 Canada Ltd. has been an aggressive competitor to Viterra, building 12 new elevators since the company was first established in 2015.  |  File photo

G3 caught in middle of merger

SASKATOON — There is speculation that Bunge may have to sell its ownership stake in G3 Global Holdings to appease Canadian regulators scrutinizing its proposed takeover of Viterra. G3 Global Holdings is the majority owner of G3 Canada Ltd., which operates 19 grain elevators in Western Canada and one in Quebec and port terminals in […] Read more