| Overview of SCDC
What is the Saskatchewan
Canola Development Commission?
The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SCDC) was established
in 1991 to represent Saskatchewan's canola producers. Its mandate
is to enhance canola producers' competitiveness and profitability
through research, market development and extension activities.
Activities are funded through a check-off and administered by
a producer elected Board of Directors. The Board of Directors
consists of six canola producers. Elections are held annually
for two director positions.
Funding
A 75 cent ($0.75) per tonne check-off on Saskatchewan
produced canola is collected. Under provincial government legislation,
the check-off must be collected by buyers at the time of sale.
The buyers forward the check-off to the Saskatchewan Canola Development
Commission. Any change to the check-off level requires approval
at an annual general meeting following notification of all Saskatchewan
canola producers. The check-off is refundable upon request by
the producer. Check-off collections are divided into two periods:
• Period 1 - August 1 to January
31
• Period 2 - February 1 to July 31
Applications for refunds must be received
by the SCDC by February 28 for Period 1
and by August 31 for Period 2. The SCDC will
issue refund cheques no later than April 30 for Period 1 and no
later than October 31 for Period 2.
Vision
Shaping canola's future for producer profitability.
Mission
To enhance canola producers competitiveness and profitability
through a producer led and controlled fund to support research,
market development and extension activities.
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