This presentation explores aspects of agricultural lending that are unique from other kinds of commercial lending. It addresses issues that arise with security under the Bank Act, provincial PPSA security, land-related security, and enforcement constraints. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Commercial Lending on June 18, 2026. Total running time is 51 minutes.

Whether you advise lenders, borrowers, or both, this program will deliver the practical knowledge, legal insight, and strategic understanding you need to navigate today’s commercial lending landscape with confidence. Come away with a better understanding of common agreements and lending arrangements, examine security mechanisms and enforcement, and delve into nuances for agricultural lending. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Commercial Lending on June 18, 2026. Total running time for presentations ranges from 32 minutes to 54 minutes.

This paper is broken into 3 parts: crops and livestock – security under the Bank Act and Provincial Personal Property Security Legislation; land-related security – surface rights and supplemental security considerations; and enforcement – the farm debt mediation act and exemption laws. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial Lending program in Edmonton on June 18, 2026.