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Canola has brought many economic opportunities
to farmers in Saskatchewan over the last three decades but the
momentum must continue. To further explore and secure canola markets
and to continue to have agronomic success, the Saskatchewan Canola
Development Commission works on research, market development and
communications, and education programming. Your levy dollars are
often matched by federal government funds to ensure that canola
research continues and that through market development activities,
canola is promoted nationally and internationally. Further, when
farmers provide funds for market development, communications,
education programming and research, they have more control over
the allocation of those funds through the farmer directed Board.
The Canola Levy
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 may be refunded annually upon request by the producer. The refund will be comprised of levy collected for the period August 1 to July 31 of the following year. Applications for refunds may be submitted to the SaskCanola office anytime during this period, but must be received no later than August 31.
Instructions for Completing
Refund Application Form
By regulation, SaskCanola has no authority to process a late
application.
- Use the blank application form mailed or
faxed to you. Old forms are invalid
- A separate application form must be submitted
for each producer or business requesting a refund.
- The form must have a personal name or
business name and complete mailing address.
- Application forms must be signed. Unsigned
forms will be returned.
- If you are faxing or mailing your application
form, phone the toll free number on the form to confirm receipt.
- Refund requests may be submitted any time
during the period.
- Refund requests must be received in SCDC
office by August 31 each year. By regulation, SaskCanola has
no authority to process a late application.
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