Canola Industry
Canola growers are backed by canola organizations working together: the provincial grower organizations, the Canola Council of Canada and the Canadian Canola Growers Association.
Justin Nanninga represents Alberta Canola on the Canola Council of Canada board.
Roger Chevraux, Andre Harpe & Christine McKee represent Alberta Canola on the Canadian Canola Growers Association board.
National Value Chain Organization
Purpose
The Canola Council of Canada’s mission is to facilitate market access and strategic development and enable industry innovation to grow the value and profitability of Canadian canola.
Alberta Canola, SaskOilseeds and MCGA together provide 48% of CCC core funding. The remaining core funding comes from exporters, processors, life science companies, and memberships.
Provincial Producer Comission
Purpose
Invests grower dollars into research, engagement, advocacy and canola promotion to support the long-term success of canola growers in Alberta.
Growers fund Alberta Canola through a service charge collected when crop is sold.
National Grower Organization
Purpose
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.
CCGA operates using funds generated from its core business operations.