The Ontario Wheat Producers' Marketing Board participates in many government relations activities to represent the interests of Ontario wheat producers with all levels of government and on all issues relating to the successful production and marketing of wheat.

Safety Nets
The OWPMB participates in the Ontario Grains and Oilseeds Safety Net Committee’s efforts to encourage government to provide predictable, bankable safety net programs for wheat producers. This group lobbies on behalf of producers for programs such as the Risk Management Program and Agriflex. 

Production insurance
Working with Agricorp, the OWPMB makes sure that producers have affordable programs that provide insurance against weather/pest related perils that may damage their crops. Recently the OWPMB worked with Agricorp to get the Quality Adjustment Factor increased for Spring Wheat.

Variety Registration
In participation with the Ontario Cereal Crops Committee, we make recommendations to CFIA regarding variety registration that encourages the registration of varieties that most benefit wheat producers.

Grain handling
The OWPMB co-operates with the Ontario Agri Business Association (OABA) to make sure that producers get good value from the industry's service providers.

Wheat Grading
The Board meets regularly with the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) to discuss issues around the grading of wheat. Currently the OWPMB is working on getting mildew removed as a grading factor.

Export Standards and Markets
Working with AAFC, CFIA and other National and International agencies, the OWPMB facilitates export trade on behalf of Ontario Wheat producers. For more information about our export development initiatives please visit Market Development.