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Prospect of deal with Indonesia promising for Canadian soy
November 18, 2024, Ottawa, ON – Friday’s announcement by Prime Minster Justin Trudeau and his Indonesia counterpart President Prabowo Subianto on the substantive conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement is very promising for Canada’s soybean industry. Improved access to this significant and growing market could enable more trade with lower risk for farmers and the soybean value chain…
Soy Canada partners with Canadian Grain Commission on Soy Quality Program
October 23, 2024, Ottawa, ON – Beginning this fall, the Canadian Soy Quality Program, a comprehensive food-grade soybean testing and analysis program that is used by customers of Canadian soybeans all over the world, will now be delivered by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Coordinated by Soy Canada, the program provides independent, third-party data on the quality of Canadian food-grade…
Soy Canada celebrates 10 years at Annual General Meeting and confirms leadership
June 22, 2024, Dauphin, Manitoba – Soy Canada has confirmed that Jason McNaughton will continue as chairperson following its tenth Annual General Meeting that was held on Sirski Farms in Dauphin, Manitoba and online last week. The meeting provided an opportunity to review progress made in the past year on the industry’s goals, as well as a window into what’s…
Connect and celebrate with us!
We are excited to invite you to attend a joint celebration of Soy Canada’s 10th anniversary and the 40th anniversary of the founding of Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers on June 19th in Dauphin, Manitoba. The day will start with Soy Canada’s Annual General Meeting including a keynote address from a special guest, followed by a charity golf tournament in…
Indo-Pacific mission connects Canadian value chain with customers
February 14, 2024, Ottawa, Ontario – In the competitive Indo-Pacific market, demand for quality Canadian soybeans is strong. That was the message shared by current and potential customers when the value chain delegation led by Soy Canada visited the region in early February as part of an outgoing mission. “We heard loud and clear that the quality of Canadian soybeans…
Joint release for Ontario grain stakeholders: No trade concerns with new soy and corn protection products available in 2024
January 30, 2024, Ottawa ON – Following a rigorous review of export market requirements and residue potential when used according to the label, the joint Market Access Committee for corn and soybeans has concluded that the risk of any crop protection product residue-related trade disruption is acceptable for one new corn product and two new soybean products available in 2024.…
Soy Canada disappointed by closure of AAFC’s soy quality program
January 23, 2024, Harrow, ON – A delegation of Soy Canada members met at the Harrow Research and Development Centre of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC), amidst news that the world-famous soy quality program housed at the centre is set to close. The soy quality program has helped create Canada’s reputation for top quality food-grade soybeans and helped farmers have…
Summit reflects growth and potential for enhanced value of northern soybeans
December 21, 2023, Ottawa, Ontario – The untapped potential of northern soybeans in Canada was on the table for discussion at yesterday’s second Northern Soybean Summit. Hosted by Soy Canada, this virtual event brought together representatives across the soybean value chain to share the latest insights on soybeans from the northern Canadian growing regions of Manitoba, northern Ontario, northern Quebec…
Join us at our Northern Soybean Summit
Please join us at the upcoming virtual Northern Soybean Summit hosted by Soy Canada. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry peers and explore the latest insights on market dynamics, demands, and opportunities with northern soybeans. Event details: Northern Soybean Summit Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1 pm – 3:30pm CST Why you should attend: Gain insights into…
Join us at the 2024 National Soy Research Conference
Register today! If you’re involved in researching, breeding, commercializing, or funding work on soybeans in Canada you won’t want to miss the 2024 National Soy Research Conference. Join your colleagues at this unique event bringing together leading experts from across the Canadian private, public and grower soybean community to hear the latest on the big issues affecting soybeans. We’ll be…
Grain value chain letter on Seaway Strike
October 27, 2023, Ottawa, ON The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Sent by email Re: Urgency to resolve the dispute between St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and…
Soy Canada shares progress at Annual General Meeting and confirms leadership
June 19, 2023, Ottawa, Ontario – The Soy Canada board of directors has confirmed that Jason McNaughton will continue as chairperson following its ninth Annual General Meeting that was held in Deerhurst, Ontario and online last week. The meeting included the publication of the 2022-23 Annual Report that outlines how improved market access, a record setting Indo-Pacific mission and a…
Join us for Soy Canada’s 9th Annual General Meeting!
Join Canada’s soybean industry and hear how improved market access, market opportunity and research is propelling the industry forward. Come ready for a Q & A with special guest the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and to hear the latest from the Ontario Minister of Agriculture, and the Vice President of the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority. Soy Canada’s 9th Annual General Meeting will…
Soy value chain welcomes CFIA’s guidelines for plant breeding innovation
May 3, 2023, Ottawa, Ontario – Today’s announcement by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on plant breeding innovation sets the stage for new seed innovation in Canadian soybeans. The guidance on environmental pre-market assessment provides needed clarity and is the second last step for soybeans produced using gene editing to be commercialized and bring benefits to consumers in Canada and…
New Sustainable Canadian Soy program set to drive market opportunities
March 28, 2023 , Ottawa, Ontario – A new national program, Sustainable Canadian Soy, was announced today by Soy Canada. Sustainable Canadian Soy is a voluntary program for Canadian soybean growers, grain handlers and exporters designed to meet the needs of soybean customers, ensure continued access to premium markets and drive new market opportunities. “Customers have been asking for a…
Soy Canada mission connects with over 200 Indopacific customers to promote Canadian soybeans
February 22, 2023, Ottawa, ON – Representatives from Soy Canada recently returned from their first in person mission since 2019. The mission connected the Canadian value chain directly with customers in Japan, Vietnam, and Malaysia to share the latest about Canadian soybeans and hear what’s most valuable to them. “There’s nothing like being face-to -face to share and understand how…
Joint release for Ontario grain stakeholders: No trade concerns with new soy and corn protection products available in 2023
January 23, 2023, Ottawa ON – Following a rigorous review of export market requirements and residue potential when used according to the label, the joint Market Access Committee for corn and soybeans has concluded that the risk of any crop protection product residue related trade disruption is acceptable for five new corn products and three new soybean products available in…
Investing in improving access to the Indo-Pacific can bring more value from soy
November 18, 2022, Ottawa ON – Investment in an Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-food Office announced today by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will help bring more value to the soybean industry across Canada. From high value markets like Japan where Canadian soybeans have a 42 percent market share, to high growth opportunities like Indonesia where soybeans are Canada’s number two export,…
Canada’s Identity Preserved Soybean Program Achieves Technical Equivalency to the Global Food Safety Initiative
September 30th, 2022, Ottawa ON – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has acknowledged the technical equivalence of the Canadian Identity Preserved Recognition System (CIRPS) + Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program against GFSI Technical Equivalence Requirements version 2020. Developed by the Canadian Grain Commission and soybean industry, CIPRS + HAACP is the world’s most fully integrated quality…
Soy Canada Presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade: Trade Opportunities in the Indo Pacific
September 23, 2022, Ottawa ON – I’m here representing the soybean value chain. Soy Canada includes seed developers, growers, processors, and exporters. We have a diverse industry with soybeans grown from the Atlantic Ocean to the Rocky Mountains. Soybeans are the 3rd most valuable crop in Canada, with exports worth $3 billion in 2021. We produce world leading food grade soybeans…
Soy Canada shares progress at Annual General Meeting and confirms leadership
Ottawa – Soy Canada has confirmed that Jason McNaughton will continue as chairperson following its eighth Annual General Meeting that was held in Winnipeg and online this week. The meeting provided an opportunity to review progress made in the past year on the industry’s goals, as well as a window into what’s ahead for the Canadian soybean industry. “I’m honoured…
Soy Canada’s 8th Annual General Meeting
Interested in knowing more about how the soy value chain is working together through Soy Canada? Please join us on June 20th at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba from 11:00 to 1:00 CST for a look back at the past year for the soybean industry. The meeting will also be available online for those who cannot join us…
Amidst Growing Food Supply and Price Concerns, Canadian Food Producers and Suppliers Call on Canadian Government to Make Food Security and Increasing Food Supply a Major Policy Focus
Ottawa, ON, May 31, 2022 – Yesterday, Canadian food producers and suppliers (see Appendix A: Signatories to the Letter) delivered a letter to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, calling on the Federal Government to unleash Canada’s great potential for producing sustainable, affordable food for Canadians and the world. With the war in Ukraine, ongoing challenges from COVID, global supply chain…
Soy Canada connects with international customers to promote soybean industry
March 7, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Japanese and Southeast Asian food companies, buyers and importers of soybeans learned about Canada’s soybean value chain in a series of two virtual seminars last week. Hosted by Soy Canada, these virtual trade missions were live-streamed in local time for these important Asian customers on March 1 and 4, 2022. “We’re always looking…
Soy Canada presents on container challenges to the House of Commons agriculture committee
March 3, 2022 – Ottawa, ON – Effective transportation corridors are the lifeblood of our soybean industry, and we’re pleased the Committee is studying the important role for government in enabling our products to get to market. Right now, your study is very timely because our inability to have competitive container service for our exports is making our sector uncompetitive.…
Statement on the conclusion of the National Supply Chain Summit
February 1, 2022 – Ottawa, ON – Today, members of the Coalition to Fix the Container Crunch, including the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Pulse Canada, and Soy Canada released the following statement on the conclusion of the National Supply Chain Summit: “Substantial cost increases and delays along containerized supply chains continue to threaten Canada’s food security and the competitiveness and…
Statement From the Coalition to Fix the Container Crunch
December 14, 2021 – Ottawa, ON – Today, a cross-commodity coalition to fix the container crunch issued the following statement: Canada’s rising cost of living and doing business is directly linked to the challenges being faced by our shipper industries. For months, groups representing Canada’s containerized shipper industries have called on the federal government to treat this issue seriously by…
Mackellar joins Soy Canada as new market development manager
Ottawa – Soy Canada is pleased to announce that Nicole Mackellar has joined the organization as the market development manager. She will be spearheading the organization’s efforts to support Canada’s world leading food grade soybean exports, promoting the value and quality of Canada’s soybeans in our key export markets. Mackellar brings with her an extensive background in agriculture with a…
Soy Canada elects new Chair and recognizes industry contributions
Ottawa – A new Soy Canada chairperson has been elected following the organization’s seventh annual general meeting (AGM) with participation from across Canada. In addition to normal business, key individuals who’ve made significant contributions to the soybean sector and Canadian agriculture were also recognized. Jason McNaughton was elected as chair of the board. “I congratulate Jason on being elected as…
Join Soy Canada’s 7th Annual General Meeting
Interested in knowing more about how the soy value chain is working together through Soy Canada? Please join us on June 22nd at 10-11:30 eastern for a look back at the past year for the soybean industry and the role Soy Canada has played. We’ll be recognizing people who have made a major difference and be we’ll looking forward to…
Soy Canada issues letter on concerns over ongoing Port of Montreal negotiations
Soy Canada has issued a letter that was addressed to the Minister of Labour in which the Chair of Soy Canada expresses the concerns of the Canadian soybean sector pertaining to the repercussions of the indefinite and injurious labour disputes that are continuing at the Port of Montreal. Individual copies were forwarded to the Prime Minister, Minister of Agriculture and…
Soy Canada Announces New Executive Director
Ottawa, Ontario (March 10th, 20201) – The Board of Directors of Soy Canada is pleased to announce that Brian Innes will be joining the organization as its Executive Director, effective May 3rd, 2021. “Brian brings to Soy Canada an extensive background in agriculture and government,” says Ernie Sirski, Chair of Soy Canada. “His experience in working with all aspects of…
Soy Canada Announces Upcoming Retirement of Executive Director
Ottawa, Ontario (December 23, 2020) – Soy Canada, a national industry association uniting all components of the Canadian soybean sector, from research to production, processing and export, is announcing the pending retirement of Executive Director Ron Davidson. After 50 years associated with the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector, Ron will step down in the spring of 2021. Davidson took the…
Soy Canada issues letter on concerns over Port of Montreal strike
Soy Canada has issued a letter that was addressed to the Minister of Labour in which the Chair of Soy Canada expresses the concerns of the Canadian soybean sector pertaining to the repercussions of the indefinite and injurious labour disputes that are continuing at the Port of Montreal. Individual copies were forwarded to the Prime Minister, Minister of Agriculture and…
We’ve Moved!
The new address of Soy Canada is: 350 Sparks Street, Suite 703 Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7S8 For more information, please call us at 1-613-233-0500 or email info@soycanada.ca.
Soy Canada’s Chair asks, “Where is Agriculture in Election 2019?”
With only three weeks remaining in the federal election campaign Soy Canada’s Chair is asking in an open letter, “Where is Agriculture?”. Produced only in southwestern Ontario as recently as the 1970s, research and innovation have supported a progressive province-by-province march of soybeans across the nation. Currently grown in all nine provinces from Nova Scotia to British Columbia, soybeans have…
Canadian Soybean Sector Priorities for the 2019 Federal Election
Soy Canada has released their soybean sector priorities for the 2019 federal election. The document outlines the public sector decisions that impact the Canadian soybean industry. This includes: research, production, processing, competitiveness, exports and jobs. Download the document here.
Federal Investment Supports Ongoing Soybean Sector Growth
Today’s announcement under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) of a $311,956 federal investment in Canada’s soybean sector will play a vital role in industry efforts to maintain and expand export markets. “The Canadian soybean sector has realized remarkable growth in recent decades and the funding announced today will allow us to sustain the expansion momentum as we endeavour to once…
Soybean Value Chain Welcomes Government Support for Soybean Research
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian soybean sector welcomes the announcement earlier today by Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, of Government of Canada support for soybean research under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. “On behalf of all participants in the Canadian soybean sector, I wish to commend Minister MacAulay for the allocation by the Government of Canada of $5.4 million…
Soybean Value Chain Welcomes Government Support for Amendments to Bill C-49
Ottawa, ON – All segments of the Canadian soybean value chain welcome the April 27 announcement by Transport Minister Garneau of the Government of Canada’s decision to accept critical grain-related amendments to Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act. “On behalf of Canadian soybean seed developers, producers, processors, and exporters, I wish to commend Transport Minister Garneau, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister MacAulay,…
Video: Impact of China-U.S. soybean tariffs on Canada
Executive Director Ron Davidson appeared on BNN to discuss the potential impact Chinese import tariffs of U.S. soybeans may have on Canada’s soybean industry. Watch the full video on BNN here.
Canadian Non-GM Soybeans Lead in Taiwan and Remain Strong in Japan
Ottawa, ON – Demand for increased supply and intensified marketing efforts were two recurrent themes during Soy Canada’s successful trade mission to Taiwan and Japan from February 26th to March 2nd. “It was clear from each of the importing organizations we met with in both markets that Canada is viewed as a preferred supplier of high-quality soybeans,” said Ron Davidson,…
Canadian Soybean Sector Enthusiastically Welcomes CPTPP
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian soybean sector enthusiastically welcomes the successful conclusion earlier today of negotiations for the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). “Soy Canada strongly appreciates the commitment and perseverance of the Canadian government toward the historic achievement of a positive outcome of the landmark CPTPP negotiations,” said Soy Canada Chair Mark Huston. “The elimination of all import…
Soy Canada Rallies Heightened Interest in Canadian Soybeans During Ministerial Trade Mission to China
Beijing, CHN – Top-notch quality and record high supply were two of the many key messages Soy Canada repeated in China over the past ten days as the Association wrapped up participation in a productive trade mission led by the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “What we’ve heard is that Canada is reliable and maintains a very…
Soy Canada Urges Federal Government to Adopt New TPP-11 Agreement
Ottawa, ON – This week Soy Canada called on the federal government to act quickly and implement the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement with remaining TPP countries. “The Asia-Pacific region is a growing export market for Canadian soybeans and many other grains and oilseeds,” said Ron Davidson, Soy Canada’s Executive Director. “The Canadian government has a real opportunity to lead TPP…
Soy Canada Names Ron Davidson as Executive Director
Ottawa, ON – Ron Davidson has officially been selected as the new Executive Director of Soy Canada. The Association’s Board of Directors announced this week that Davidson will start in the new role in Soy Canada’s Ottawa office beginning November 1st, taking over from interim Executive Director Dale Adolphe. “We are thrilled to have Ron as the new head of…
Soy Canada Presents Award at Japan’s Annual Tofu Competition
Tokyo, JPN – Soy Canada recognized the winner of Japan’s annual tofu competition this week by presenting the top tofu manufacturer an award for using Canadian soybeans. The event marked Soy Canada’s first appearance at the annual Nippon Tofuya Summit where end-use manufacturers compete for the title of best-tasting tofu. “Japan continues to be one of the Canadian soybean sector’s largest…
Soybean Production to Soar to 8.3 Million Tonnes
Ottawa, ON – Production of one of Canada’s fastest growing crops is expected to reach a record high this year. According to Statistics Canada, national production of soybeans will increase by 29 percent over the last year, bringing the total number of soybeans produced in 2017 to over 8.3 million tonnes. “Domestic and international demand of high quality food-grade and…
Soy Canada Talks National Food Policy with Agriculture Committee
Soy Canada recently spoke to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food about the development of a National Food Policy for Canada. Below is the statement delivered by Interim Executive Director Dale Adolphe and Director of Corporate Affairs Chris Masciotra on September 19, 2017. Good afternoon committee members. Thank you for the invitation to share our perspective on the development of a Food Policy…
Soy Canada Appears before Senate Agriculture Committee to discuss Climate Change
Soy Canada recently spoke to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry about the impact of climate change on the Canadian soybean sector. Below is the statement delivered by Director of Corporate Affairs Chris Masciotra and Director of Market Development Jim Millington on June 8, 2017. Good morning Honourable Senators. It is a pleasure to be back here today, this time to…
Soy Canada Welcomes Long-Awaited Federal Grain Transportation Legislation
Soy Canada applauds the federal government’s recent tabling of legislation related to improving the transport of grains in Canada and new proposals to modernize rail service for exporters. Bill C-49, entitled the Transportation Modernization Act, includes important accountability provisions related to railway reporting requirements, reciprocal penalties into service level agreements, defining “adequate and suitable” rail service and other measures that…
Soy Canada Supports Budget 2017 Commitment to Growing Agri-Food Sector
Soy Canada supports Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s intention, outlined in yesterday’s budget, to capitalize on the future growth of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. The new 2017-18 fiscal plan outlines new export targets and spending programs designed to uncap the potential of the agriculture industry. The 2017 budget includes commitments to trade and getting agriculture products to market. Soy…
Soy Canada Plans Trade Mission to Indonesia and Japan
From February 14-25, Soy Canada will travel to Indonesia and Japan on a market development mission to build on existing relationships and seek out new market opportunities. The mission marks Soy Canada’s first visit to Indonesia where the delegation will host two seminars and will have an opportunity to meet with importers, processors and feed manufactures. Indonesia is a growing…
Soy Canada Applauds AgFood Recommendations of the Advisory Council on Economic Growth
Soy Canada is very pleased with the agriculture growth strategy outlined in a report released today by the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council on Economic Growth. The second report of the Council chaired by McKinsey Managing Partner Dominic Barton emphasizes the need to unleash the growth potential of Canada’s agriculture and food sector. Specially, the study recommends that the federal government…
Soy Canada Appears Before Parliamentary Agriculture Committee to Outline Next APF Priorities
Soy Canada recently spoke to the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food about the Canadian soybean sector’s priorities for the next Agriculture Policy Framework set to come into force on April 1, 2018 Here is the text of the presentation given by Soy Canada Executive Director Jim Everson on November 17, 2016: Good morning Members. It’s an honour to be invited…
Soy Canada Completes Successful Trade Mission to China with Canada’s Minister of Agriculture
Today, Soy Canada announced the completion of a very successful and productive visit to China as part of the Minister of Agriculture Lawrence MacAulay’s trade mission. The November 1-12 trade mission marked Soy Canada’s second market development visit to China and saw the delegation visit with a number of key Chinese soybean industry stakeholders in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Soy…
Soy Canada Applauds Federal Government’s Commitment to Introduce Reciprocal Penalties in Service Level Agreements for Grain Transportation
November 3, 2016 Soy Canada welcomed the Government of Canada’s announcement today that it will be introducing legislation to address major issues outstanding from the Canada Transportation Act Review. Specifically, Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced the government’s intention to bring forward legislation in the first quarter of 2017 that will establish reciprocal penalties for parties unfulfilling service level agreements. …
Soy Canada Looks Forward to Trade Talks with China
Ottawa – September 22, 2016 – Soy Canada today welcomed Prime Minister Trudeau’s announcement of exploratory talks with China regarding free trade. “China is an important market for Canadian soybeans”, said Jim Everson, Executive Director of Soy Canada, “Canada’s trade with China can only benefit further from a more predictable trade environment and closer commercial relationships”. Prime Minister Trudeau and…
Soy Canada Responds to European Commission’s Proposal to Amend Criteria for Endocrine Disruptors
On July 28, Soy Canada submitted comments to the European Commission’s consultation process on its proposed amendment to criteria to identify endocrine disruptors for plant protection products. The text of Soy Canada’s submission is below and can be viewed on the European Commission’s feedback webpage here: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/initiatives/ares20163071834/feedback/F390_en We are writing to submit comment on the European Commission’s (EC) proposed…
New study shows soybeans add $5.6 billion to Canadian GDP
The tremendous economic impact of Canada’s thriving soybean sector has been quantified in a first-of-its-kind national study, commissioned and released today by Soy Canada. The analysis by MNP LLP concludes soybeans now contribute $5.6 billion to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product, as well as 54,000 full-time jobs across the nation. These benefits are generated by the significant growth in Canadian soybean…
Soy Canada calls on the European Union to Honour Commitments in CETA Negotiations
Soy Canada has asked the European Commission for a formal explanation of its delay in finalizing the approvals of three genetically modified (GM) soybean products. In a letter to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, Soy Canada Chairman Mark Huston stresses that Canadian soybean producers will be seeding 2016 crop starting this week and should have access to the latest seed innovations. “Effectively, the EU Commission…
Market Access Priorities Presented to Senate Standing Committee
Soy Canada recently spoke to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry about the Canadian soybean sector’s top challenges related to international market access. Here is the text of the presentation given by Soy Canada Executive Director Jim Everson by April 21, 2016: Good afternoon Senators. It is a pleasure to be here with you today to introduce Soy…
Soy Canada Outlines TPP Benefits to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture & Agri-Food
On April 18, 2016, Soy Canada Executive Director Jim Everson spoke to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food about the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership to the Canadian soybean sector. Here’s the text of his presentation: Good afternoon Members. It is a pleasure to be here with you today to introduce Soy Canada and the soybean industry’s perspective on…
Soy Canada Completes Successful Trade Mission in Japan and South Korea
Soy Canada commented today on its successful and productive trade mission to South Korea and Japan. The mission provided Soy Canada with the opportunity to showcase Canada’s soybean industry to critical markets and to promote soybeans and soy products abroad. This marked Soy Canada’s first market development mission to South Korea at a time when industry is working hard to…
Canadian Soybean Industry to Benefit from Trans-Pacific Partnership
The Government of Canada today announced the successful conclusion of negotiations regarding the TransPacific Partnership, an international trade agreement worth billions to the Canadian economy and of particular importance to the agriculture and agrifood export sectors. “The TPP is a very good agreement for Canada’s soybean sector,” says Jim Everson, Executive Director of Soy Canada. “The agreement provides an open,…
Soy Canada supports a TPP agreement that improves access for Canadian Soybeans
Soy Canada is encouraged by the momentum building towards the successful conclusion of talks surrounding the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Canadian ministers and several industry representatives arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, this week in an effort to reach a deal that will significantly impact the estimated $31.2 billion in annual Canadian exports to TPP countries. “Soy Canada supports a Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement that…
Soy Canada names Lyndsey Smith as Director, Communications and Stakeholder Relations
Soy Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Lyndsey Smith to the role of Director, Communications and Stakeholder Relations. Lyndsey, a familiar name and face to many in the agricultural industry, is a seasoned agricultural communicator, most recently serving as the first-ever editor of RealAgriculture.com. Her move to Soy Canada follows an extensive career in agriculture media, where she…
Federal investment supports soybean sector growth
Today’s announcement of a $358,175 federal investment in Canada’s soybean industry will play an important role in industry efforts to expand markets, Soy Canada confirmed today. “The federal government’s strong support for building new markets and maintaining market access will be very valuable to the soybean sector,” said Jim Everson, Executive Director of Soy Canada. “As acreage and production of soybeans…
Soy Canada comments on report on Manitoba soybean processing
Soy Canada today welcomed the release of a report on the feasibility of establishing soybean processing capacity in Manitoba. “The report confirms that the growing production of soybeans in western Canada offers the potential of more economic growth and infrastructure investment,” said Jim Everson, Executive Director of Soy Canada. The report was commissioned by the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers…
Soy Canada welcomes EU approval of soybean biotechnology innovation
Soy Canada today welcomed the European Commission’s decision to approve ten new, innovative biotechnology products for food and seed use import including four soybean events that will be directly beneficial to Canadian soybean producers and industry. “It’s very good news for Canada’s soybean sector,” said Jim Everson, Executive Director of Soy Canada, “European approval of these products allows Canadian producers…
Soy Canada comments on the EU’s proposal to allow member states to reject imports of approved biotechnology crops
Soy Canada expressed its disappointment today in the European Commission’s proposal to allow individual member states to prohibit the import and use of food and feed derived from biotechnology that have been approved on the basis of rigorous scientific assessment. “The EU’s proposal is a major step away from the predictable, trade facilitative environment that Canada and Europe have committed…
Video: Chair Mark Huston on BNN
On March 30th, Soy Canada Chair Mark Huston appeared on a BNN television segment called “Soybeans Invade Western Canada.” You can watch it on BNN.ca here.
Video: Congratulations to the FPCCQ on their 40th anniversary
Soy Canada’s Executive Director Jim Everson congratulates the FPCCQ on their 40th anniversary.