May 15, 2023 1:48 pm Published by Emma Coffin 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…
May 3, 2023 2:24 pm Published by Emma Coffin 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…
March 28, 2023 12:00 pm Published by Emma Coffin 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…
February 23, 2023 10:00 am Published by Emma Coffin 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…
January 23, 2023 10:00 am Published by Emma Coffin 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…
March 10, 2021 10:17 pm Published by Emma Coffin 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…
June 10, 2015 8:06 pm Published by Emma Coffin 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…
June 10, 2015 8:05 pm Published by Emma Coffin 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…
June 10, 2015 8:05 pm Published by Emma Coffin 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…
June 10, 2015 7:58 pm Published by Emma Coffin 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.
