Area
Canada
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Grains, oilseeds
Date
01/07/2019
Policy Category
Trade
Policy Instrument
Export policy
Description
Committed funding for a variety of projects aimed at strengthening, diversifying and expanding the countrys grains and oilseeds exports. Beneficiaries include the Canola Council of Canada, reflecting government efforts to promote the countrys rapeseed exports.
Notes
The Canadian Government committed funding for a variety of projects aimed at strengthening, diversifying and expanding the countrys grains and oilseeds exports. The investments are expected to help position exporters to take full advantage of new opportunities created through new trade agreements. The projects will be funded through Canadas Agricultural Partnerships AgriMarketing Program, which supports industry-led promotional activities. At over CAD 4 million (USD 3.02 million), the Canola Council of Canada will receive the largest allotment, in a bid to promote rapeseed exports.
