The Canadian Grain Commission’s job is to uphold quality standards for Canada’s grain and to do this in the interests of farmers. The CGC was established over 100 years to bring fairness to Canada’s grain system. For those of us farming today, the CGC has always been there – but like a fish unable to perceive water, we may not fully realize the extent and impact of the CGC’s work. Join CGC Assistant Chief Commissioner Patty Rosher and Nathan Gerelus, Manager of National Affairs to learn more about the role of the Commissioners, the ways the CGC regulates grain companies and how this benefits farmers, the services CGC provides to farmers such as grading and dockage dispute resolution, as well as the value of the CGC’s grain-related statistics, research on grain quality and safety, the impact of CGC’s quality control system on Canadian grain’s international competitiveness, and other ways the CGC’s duty to act in the interests of farmers balances the power of multinational grain companies to make our system fairer.
Patty Rosher is Assistant Chief Commissioner of the CGC. She grew up on a farm in Eatonia, SK. Prior to her appointment to the CGC in 2019 she was General Manager for Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), worked for Manitoba Agriculture, the government of Manitoba, and the Canadian Wheat Board. She has Masters degrees in Agricultural Economics and in Business Administration.
As the Manager of National Affairs, Nathan Gerelus supports the Commission in its efforts to foster effective relationships with its stakeholders. Nathan has worked at the CGC since 2006 in various senior positions responsible for policy, national grain inspection and weighing operations, producer protection, and market access. Nathan grew up on a grain and cattle farm near Shoal Lake, Manitoba and has a degree in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba.
