Area
Canada
Commodity Group
Grains
Commodity
Wheat
Date
07/08/2019
Policy Category
Other
Policy Instrument
Government support
Description
Stepped up investments in grain transport infrastructure, logistics and productivity improvements to minimize congestion in the Port of Johnstown, a strategic export gateway for wheat, maize and soybeans in Ontario and Quebec. A further CAD 20 million (USD 15.2 million) were invested to improve rail capacity in British Columbia, expand terminals in the Port of Vancouver, and ensure the continued competitiveness and efficiency of rail transport networks.
