August 9, 2016 3:16 pm Published by Gail Granger 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…
May 12, 2016 2:00 pm Published by Gail Granger 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…
April 29, 2016 5:39 pm Published by Gail Granger 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…
April 27, 2016 3:51 pm Published by Gail Granger 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…
April 21, 2016 5:45 am Published by Gail Granger 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…
February 24, 2016 5:29 pm Published by Gail Granger 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…
October 5, 2015 8:20 pm Published by Gail Granger 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,…
September 29, 2015 12:46 pm Published by Gail Granger 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…
September 3, 2015 12:39 pm Published by Gail Granger 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…
June 25, 2015 12:27 pm Published by Gail Granger 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…
