Canadian agriculture: strong and growing

Promising opportunities lie ahead for Canada’s agriculture and food industry. Farm incomes and balance sheets remain robust, and rising population and incomes will continue to drive demand for our world-class food.

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay says that 'agriculture is a core priority for our government. I am firmly committed to supporting the agricultural sector in a way that enables it to be a leader in job creation and innovation.'The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Opinion

BY LAWRENCE MACAULAY

November 14, 2016

Canadian agriculture and food industries are key drivers of our economy. “From gate to plate,” these sectors generate over $100-billion of our GDP and over $60-billion of our exports. Canada’s food processors employ more Canadians than any other manufacturing industry in the country. At its fo...

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