# Canada: Grain handlers take inspection samples during strike

> Grain handlers at Canadian ports are taking inspection samples during the strike, with the union alleging the Canadian Grain Commission has exempted companies to use third-party inspectors. The commission says grain companies are sending samples for its final certification.

- Date: 2023-04-25 · published 2023-04-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/36426-canada-grain-handlers-take-inspection-samples-during-strike
- Commodities: [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

Questions over sampling quality could create grading disputes and shipment delays at ports, adding modest upward pressure on Canadian grain export costs.

## Read by commodity

- WHEAT: bullish ▲

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| WHEAT | 2024-10-29 | [Grain handlers go on strike at Australian exporter GrainCorp](https://feedsoft.ai/events/27887-grain-handlers-go-on-strike-at-australian-exporter-graincorp.md) | +0.3% | -1.5% |
| WHEAT | 2024-03-25 | [Canada rail strike to affect grains, industry says \| Latest Market News](https://feedsoft.ai/events/31233-canada-rail-strike-to-affect-grains-industry-says-latest-market-news.md) | -0.6% | +1.9% |
| WHEAT | 2024-01-04 | [Saskatchewan workers at grain handler Viterra set to strike \| Reuters](https://feedsoft.ai/events/32139-saskatchewan-workers-at-grain-handler-viterra-set-to-strike-reuters.md) | -1.7% | -1.9% |
| WHEAT | 2026-10-06 | [Vancouver strike halts Canada grain exports at major port](https://feedsoft.ai/events/17139-vancouver-strike-halts-canada-grain-exports-at-major-port.md) | -0.8% | +3.2% |
| WHEAT | 2024-06-12 | [Carriers Divert Sailings Amid Growing Threat of Canada Rail Strike \| SupplyChainBrain](https://feedsoft.ai/events/29793-carriers-divert-sailings-amid-growing-threat-of-canada-rail-strike.md) | -2.1% | -3.3% |

## Sources

- ukragroconsult.com: https://ukragroconsult.com/en/news/canada-grain-handlers-take-inspection-samples-during-strike/

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