February 25, 2025—The Gate Capital Campaign today announced a funding commitment from the Quebec Grain Producers/Producteurs de grains du Québec (PGQ), the fifth producer organization to commit funds to the project.
“I am pleased to announce that the Producteurs de grains du Québec have committed $111,028 in funding for the Gate Project,” said Christian Overbeek, president of PGQ. “PGQ is happy to participate in this flagship project, which will make a significant contribution to the cereals sector, both in the west and east of Canada.”
In September, Alberta Grains, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Manitoba Crop Alliance, and Grain Framers of Ontario made funding announcements for the project. Together with Cereals Canada, the organizations have pledged $18.5 million to Gate.
With a preliminary cost estimate of approximately $100 million, Gate will provide the tools necessary to allow Cereals Canada to maintain the globally recognized, best-in-class expertise needed to support today’s global markets and ensure end-user success while exploring new opportunities to diversify markets for Canadian wheat, barley, and oats.
“This project is driven by ambition and a vision for the Canadian cereals industry to grow and thrive in domestic and international markets now and in the future,” said JoAnne Buth, Gate capital campaign chair. “We are grateful to the Quebec Grain Producers for their support in helping to bring this vision to life. Canadian farmers from coast to coast are at the heart of what we do.”
Bolstered by support from producer groups, the Gate Capital Campaign is targeting contributions from industry groups, agribusinesses, and individuals, and support from the three levels of government. To learn more, please visit: Gate Capital Campaign.