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After weeks of smaller, province-specific actions, Canada’s federal government announced a $180 million support package for farmers and agri-businesses on May 5.

Potato imports into Canada continue to be permitted providing import requirements are adhered to. The Government of Canada has not stopped the issuance of Ministerial Exemptions...

FAS/Ottawa forecasts increased production of wheat and oats in marketing year (MY) 2020/21 driven by improved weather conditions, low on-farm stocks, and strong demand.

Canadian imports of U.S. potatoes have dropped significantly and existing Ministerial Exemptions have been cancelled due to COVID-19 impacts.

The Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers Association (BVMDGA) has successfully grown their export sales to Canada, particularly in the last five years through an aggressive but strategic program.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published its preliminary text of proposed regulations that would bring the Safe Food for Canadians Act into force.

The Government of Ontario delivered its 2015 Budget. The most important developments for U.S. agricultural interests surround the province’s changes to its liquor distribution system.

Total production of wheat, barley, oats and corn in 2015/2016 is forecast to increase to 52.8 MMT (million metric tons), a 4 percent increase over 2014/2015 levels of 50.8 MMT.

On April 21, 2015, the Canadian government tabled its annual budget.

U.S. ethanol exports rebounded in 2014, with value and volume both up approximately 35 percent from the previous year, although still below the record set in 2011.