Key Takeaways Economic Impact: Chicken farming in Canada is a major economic driver: the sector supports about 112,600 jobs, contributes $12.2 billion to GDP, and pays roughly $4 billion in taxes Chicken Farmers: Canada produced roughly 1.4 billion kilograms of chicken in 2024, supplied by ~2...
To secure a stronger and more prosperous future for Canadians, we must fully harness our greatest industries – and agriculture is unquestionably among the most important. From coast to coast, Canadian farmers, ranchers, and processors grow and produce the food that sustains families here at home...
Canadian bees are far more than insects we instinctively duck, dive, and dodge when they fly past. These largely harmless pollinators play a vital role in sustaining ecosystems and agricultural productivity, and are at the heart of one of Canada's most important industries.
Canada’s agricultural and agri-food industry is an absolute economic powerhouse, contributing $150.8 billion to our gross domestic product (GDP) and supporting approximately 2.26 million jobs nationwide in 2024. It also plays an instrumental role in feeding not only Canadians, but the world [1]....
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is a Canadian province rich in natural resources, particularly offshore oil and gas, fertile farmland, coastal waters, vast forests, and many minerals and metals. With such abundance, it’s no wonder that Newfoundland and Labrador’s farming and aquaculture sectors p...
Farming in Manitoba has a proud and longstanding history. For several centuries before the arrival of European settlers, agriculture was practiced by Indigenous Peoples across the province's soil-rich landscapes. Today, Manitoba is a leader in agricultural innovation, as well as in agri-food pro...
Alberta is often thought of as an oil-rich province with stunning golden prairies and breathtaking panoramic mountain landscapes. However, what many people overlook is that it is also a significant agricultural powerhouse. Farming in Alberta has been happening for well over a century. With its n...
Canola, a name that combines "Canada" and "ola" (for oil), is a cornerstone of Canadian agriculture and a significant contributor to the national economy. Developed by Canadian scientists in the 1970s, it has grown to become one of the most important field crops in the country. Each year, approx...
Mining, forestry, and nuclear power are what most Canadians likely think about when it comes to Ontario’s resource economy. But did you know that Ontario’s farming industry also plays a key role, contributing immensely to the lives of Canadians across the province? Ontario’s farmers and agri-foo...
Did you know that Canada is one of the world's largest pulse producers and exporters? Canada ships more than 80% of pulses grown domestically to buyers abroad – a testament to how much Canadians contribute to global food security. Four main types of pulses are grown in Canada, including dry peas...