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Canadian Cereals industry drives economic growth nation wide

A new report provides detail of the economic impact of Canadian wheat, barley, durum, and oats in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes.

Cereals Canada chief executive officer Dean Dias said GlobalData investigated how each province or region contributes to the cereals industry.

“Canadian cereals have a positive impact coast to coast, by creating jobs, supporting families, and driving our country’s economic growth,” Dias said.

In addition to highlighting the economic impacts of each province, the reports also showed the regional differences that exist between them. While the bulk of grain production takes place in the west, later-stage processing, such as brewing and pasta production, takes place in the east.

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