The CWB had the exclusive right to purchase wheat from farmers in the Western provinces of Canada and its exports for the past 69 years. 1 Aug 2012 monopoly was eliminated.
According to the Canadian grain Commission (CGC), by 1 August 2016, the number of licensed primary elevators in Western Canada decreased to 336 PCs 1 Aug 2012 their number was 344 PCs total capacity of elevators increased from 5,996 million tons to 7,032 million tons.
Most noticeably reduced the number of elevators over the past four years in Saskatchewan: 176-180 PCs. total capacity rose from 3,180 million tons to 3,661 million tons.
The total capacity of the elevators to export terminals has increased dramatically: from 2,214 million tons to 4,841 million tons.
The number of grain companies-intermediaries increased from 73 to 96.
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