Earlier this week, amendments to the Agricultural Marketing Programs Regulations came into effect, providing for a temporary doubling of the interest-free portion for canola advances under the Advance Payments Program (APP), effective September 16, 2025. Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), which administers the APP in Western Canada, will begin issuing cash advances at these new limits today.
The implementation of these changes means that for the 2025 and 2026 program years, farmers now have access to up to $500,000 interest-free and a maximum eligible advance of $1 million. For 2025, the interest-free component includes up to $250,000 for any commodity eligible under the program, plus an additional $250,000 for canola only.
“We are responding quickly so that all farmers can benefit from this change and will notify existing customers about the program changes and any actions required on their part.”
For 2025, farmers can apply for up to $1 million in financing, with up to $500,000 interest-free, and the remaining at CCGA’s interest-bearing rate of prime less 0.25%.