Trade Issues Top Canola Council of Canada Election Issues

Sep 26, 2019

There are a number of key agricultural issues that farm groups and producers would like to see addressed during the federal election campaign.

Jim Everson, President of the Canola Council of Canada, says protectionism and international trade is at the top of their list.

He notes there are a number of places where Canadian grains and oilseed crops have been affected by blockages of trade.

“I’m thinking of durum trade into Italy, pulse trade into India, and of course canola in China. It would seem that Canada really has to look at how we maneuver both industry and government in an environment that’s more protectionist that way.”

Everson says there are a number of agricultural issues that need to be addressed from trade challenges to environmental issues.

He notes biofuels is one area that they are very eager to work with the Government on to grow the industry.

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