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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.

Canada is the top export market for U.S. wines by value, and Ontario’s provincial liquor board is a major purchaser of beverage alcohol.

Québec is the largest wine-importing province in Canada, importing approximately 160 million liters of wine valued at $720 million in 2018.

The Canadian cattle herd continues to steadily decline while modest expansion will occur in the Canadian swine herd.

FAS/Canada projects slightly slower growth in Canadian chicken meat production for 2020, as demand growth continues to moderate following exceptional growth in 2017 and 2018.