Service standard: Official weighing of railway cars, trucks, containers
Service standards publicly state the level of performance that citizens can reasonably expect to encounter from the Canadian Grain Commission under normal circumstances.
Description of service
Monitoring of official weighing of grain or screenings discharged to railway cars, trucks or containers, and issuance of certificate.
Fees
Fees shown are before tax. The applicable taxes (Goods and Services Tax and provincial sales tax in Quebec) will be collected on these fees.
Fees are updated on April 1.
See current and past fees for Official weighing of railway cars, trucks, containers fee code 325.
Outward official inspection - supplementary fees may be applied to this service.
Service standard
One initial certificate will be issued to the client within two business days of:
- approval of the official weight from Weighing Services and
- determination of the grade from Inspection Services.
Performance target
The target for achieving this standard is set at 90%.
Performance results
| Target | 2021 to 2022 | 2022 to 2023 | 2023 to 2024 | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | service not requested | service not requested | service not requested | service not requested | service not requested |
Applying for outward official weighing — railway cars, trucks or containers
- The first level of contact for outward official weighing is the Manager of weighing services in the regional office nearest you.
Service feedback
- If you feel that the Canadian Grain Commission is not meeting its performance standards, you can give us feedback.
Related links
- Government-wide regulatory plans and reports
- The Cabinet Directive on Regulation
- The Red Tape Reduction Action Plan
- The Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council
To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.