Resolution

WHEREAS Producer contracts with grain companies are an integral part of the operations of producers and grain shippers; and

WHEREAS Important contract terms like delivery period, protein and grade discounts are often not transparent or reciprocal between contracting parties; and

WHEREAS Bill C49, The Transportation Modernization Act, allows for reciprocal penalties between shippers (grain buyers) and railways; and

WHEREAS Fines raised from these penalties should be passed onto producers when delivery contracts are extended due to poor rail service;

BE IT RESOLVED That APAS work with governments and shippers to develop a standardized contract that lays out discounts and penalties for non-performance of terms.