Alberta’s canola farmers operate in a global marketplace where open, rules-based trade is essential for economic stability and growth. Recent and ongoing international trade frictions, including tariff disputes, shifting market access conditions, and regulatory uncertainty, threaten the competitiveness of our industry and the livelihoods of farm families across the province.
Over 90% of Canada’s canola is exported as seed, oil, or meal, with the United States, China, and other key markets being vital to our success. Disruptions in these trade relationships reduce demand, depress prices, and create uncertainty that affects on-farm planning, investment, and rural economies.
Alberta Canola’s Actions and Advocacy Efforts
Alberta Canola has been urging all levels of government to work collaboratively with industry to defend and expand market access. This includes pursuing unrestricted tariff-free movement of goods with our key trading partners. Since the announcement of the anti-discriminatory and anti-dumping investigations. Alberta Canola has been sounding the alarm bells on the possible impacts on the canola industry. Also, Alberta Canola has been championing solutions such as diversification through increased domestic processing for the biofuel market, expanding trade relations with rest of the world and the need for compensation to farmers affected by these market access issues.
A Call for Fair, Predictable Trade Rules
We remain committed to advocating for policies that protect farmers’ market opportunities, promote diversification, and strengthen Canada’s reputation as a reliable supplier of high-quality, sustainably produced canola. Our industry’s resilience depends on predictable, fair-trade rules that allow us to compete globally while contributing to Canada’s economy, food security, and environmental sustainability.
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