# PSAC strike revives doubts about need for government grain inspection | Financial Post

> Canadian grain exporters operated as usual during the PSAC strike that idled federal inspectors. The article revisits debate over whether Canada still needs government grain inspection, given the three to four year training needed for inspectors. The piece notes that inspection quality and cost remain under review.

- Date: 2023-05-08 · published 2023-05-08T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/35957-psac-strike-revives-doubts-about-need-for-government-grain-inspection-financial
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md), [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md), [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

The debate could eventually change Canadian grain export certification and costs, but it does not move near-term prices. Buyers should note the potential structural change in Canadian export inspection.

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## Sources

- financialpost.com: https://financialpost.com/commodities/agriculture/psac-strike-revives-doubts-need-government-grain-inspection

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