AreaCanada

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityGrains, oilseeds

Date01/07/2019

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentExport policy

DescriptionCommitted funding for a variety of projects aimed at strengthening, diversifying and expanding the country’s grains and oilseeds exports. Beneficiaries include the Canola Council of Canada, reflecting government efforts to promote the country’s rapeseed exports.

NotesThe Canadian Government committed funding for a variety of projects aimed at strengthening, diversifying and expanding the country’s 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 Canada’s 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.