Overview of SaskCanola

What is the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission?
The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) 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 Levy 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 Levy on Saskatchewan produced canola is collected. Under provincial government legislation, the Levy must be collected by buyers at the time of sale. The buyers forward the Levy to the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission. Any change to the Levy level requires approval at an annual general meeting following notification of all Saskatchewan canola producers. The Levy is refundable upon request by the producer.

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.