OTTAWA,
ON, Sept. 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the
Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and
Agri-Food, issued the following statement in response to
China's anti-dumping investigation
into Canadian canola seed exports:
"Our canola producers work tirelessly to deliver top-quality
products to Canadians, and the world. Their products meet the
highest standards, our inspection systems are robust, and we adhere
to rules-based trade.
Today, China initiated an
anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed exports
covering the period of January 1 to December
31, 2023. I am deeply concerned by this announcement, and I
want to be clear that our government will always support the
agriculture sector as they pursue market access for their
world-class products.
We remain committed to ensuring fair market access for our
exporters, farmers, and producers. I am monitoring these
developments closely and I will continue to engage with provincial
and territorial partners and industry stakeholders moving
forward.
Canola is one of our most valuable agricultural exports and an
important driver of the Canadian economy. As Canada's Minister of Agriculture and
Agri-Food, I will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with
producers and defend the sector every step of the way."
Quick Facts
- Canola is grown by 43,000 Canadian farmers and is one of the
most widely grown crops in Canada,
generating about one-quarter of all farm crop receipts. The crop is
primarily grown in the western provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
- Canola is Canada's second
largest acreage crop, with over 21 million acres produced annually.
It generated $13.6 billion in farm
cash receipts in 2023.
- The canola value chain generates $29.9
billion in economic activity and 207,000 Canadian jobs on an
annual basis.
- China is Canada's largest canola seed destination, with
over 4.5 million tonnes worth CA$3.8B exported in 2023, followed by
Japan (with over 1 million tonnes
worth over CA$868 million) and Mexico (with over 0.8 million tonnes worth
CA$749.0 million).
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