Canadian and U.S. officials are currently working to simplify access to Canadian elevators for U.S. wheat growers. Neither Canada nor the CWB subsidizes the export of wheat or any other grain. Western Canadian wheat and barley exports are marketed by the Canadian Wheat Board, established in 1935. The CWB markets grain on behalf of western Canadian farmers, disbursing the returns from grain sales to growers in an equitable fashion. In 1995, Canada eliminated its subsidy on rail freight rates for grain to inland and terminal destinations.
Producers now pay the full cost of transportation.
The CWB endeavours to secure the highest possible prices for Prairie farmers from all available markets. However, available supplies of high grade durum wheat in the United States and Canada affect prices and flows of durum wheat. Notes All dollar figures are in U.S. dollars.