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Explore Canadaʼs Food and Agriculture Industry
Quality Choices and Innovative Products
A variety of offerings
Canada’s food and agriculture products are as diverse as its land, its
people and its seasons. From its primary producers on the farm or the
fishing boat to its high-tech processing and manufacturing facilities, to its
after-market and technical expertise, Canada’s industry is built on leadingedge research. It also boasts up-to-date technology and knowledgeable
people committed to providing the products and services you need.
Canada’s natural bounty nurtures some of the world’s best-quality goods
which can be bought as delicious consumer-ready products, packaged
under private labels, or used as ingredients in processing food and nonfood products.
Canada exports top-quality grains, oilseeds and pulses, meticulously
bred, carefully cultivated inspected and certified. These exports meet the
particular specifications of our customers who develop products such as
baked goods, beer and pasta.
Our meat products start from the finest livestock, which are sought-after by
countries around the world. Our high animal health standards, scientifically
developed animal care and feeding systems, and state-of-the art
processing technologies allow the Canadian industry to provide customers
with wholesome, great-tasting meat products, whether fresh-cut, frozen
or processed for soups and prepared dishes. Canada can provide halalcertified, kosher, natural and organic meat products in a variety of cuts.
Canada’s fish and seafood sector has earned a reputation as a supplier of
some of the best products in the world because of its dedication to quality
management, innovation and sustainable management of the fishery
resource. Bounded by the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans, and dotted
with plentiful freshwater lakes, Canada supports more than 160 species of
fish and seafood, and exports fresh, frozen, smoked and canned products
to more than 130 countries.
Across the varied geography of Canada, our horticultural sector is involved in the production
and packing of more than 120 different crops including vegetables, fruit, flowers and
ornamental plants such as Christmas trees. Our crops range from the more commonly-known
potatoes, apples, tomatoes and other greenhouse-grown products to the more exotic native
fiddleheads, wild blueberries, saskatoons and cranberries. Sold fresh in North America,
Canadian fruits and vegetables are also exported as frozen products, processed for the
food service industry, or turned into healthy and tasty sauces, preserves, pies and flavouring
ingredients. Other key horticultural crops are honey and our famous Canadian maple syrup.
Wines, spirits and beer from Canada are growing in popularity. Canada has a ready supply
of quality raw ingredients, innovative processing, fermenting and brewing techniques, and a
climate conducive to growing grapes for wine and grains for beer and distilled spirits. Canada
is the world’s largest producer of Icewine, a sweet dessert wine that derives its unique taste
from grapes harvested frozen from the vines. Our wine industry has gained international
recognition for its strict quality standards, introduced by the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA).
Our distilling industry produces a wide range of spirits (whisky, rum, vodka, gin, liqueurs,
brandy and spirit coolers) but is best known for the production of a distinctive rye-flavoured
Canadian whisky. Our brewery products are made from the same malting barley from Western
Canada that is widely sought by the world’s leading brewers.
The world is also drinking more Canadian bottled water than ever before. Canada holds 25
percent of the world’s fresh water. Such a ready supply, combined with our clean natural
environment and stringent quality standards, ensures customers get some of the highest
quality bottled water in the world.
Canada=s confectionery industry has a strong foreign market focus, with more than half of
all production destined for export markets. Some key examples include Canadian chocolate
and sugar-confectionery products. The industry’s strengths lie in its innovative, high quality
products and sophisticated processes.
The functional food and nutraceutical industry is a world leader in quality and innovation,
demonstrating high technology capacity throughout the value chain. Canada is a leader, for
example, in developing, manufacturing and packaging essential fatty acid (EFA) products from
plant and marine sources, including flaxseed, borage, hemp and marine animal oils.
Canada’s food processing industry is innovative and flexible. A multicultural heritage puts our
food processors in the unique position of being well equipped to satisfy foreign market tastes
and preferences through a wide range of manufactured products. The highly competitive North
American Free Trade Agreement market has also created a flexible industry, responsive to
customer needs and changing opportunities in export markets.
Quality at the source
Canadian quality is built on two of our most valuable resources – our nature and our people.
Our vast open spaces provide a rich resource for a thriving agricultural industry which is the
foundation for a $90 billion food processing sector. Currently available data indicates Canada
is a leader in protecting its natural landscape and preserving the quality of its soils and water.
Our cool climate assists by giving our growing regions a natural “rest” period, helping to kill
pests and rejuvenate the soil. Canada has instituted the Fish Habitat Management Program
and the National Aquatic Animal Health Program to monitor and protect the health of our ocean
and freshwater resources.
Independent economic studies have recognized Canada’s leadership in turning out university
and college graduates, which has benefited its food industry. Knowledgeable people, dedicated
to safety, quality and good service, operate throughout the Canadian supply chain. These
include primary producers, the leaders of our food manufacturing companies and the scientists
who support the industry. In addition, as a nation built by immigrants, Canada is a microcosm of
the world, able to adapt to the needs and preferences of customers all over the globe.
Food safety
Canada’s regulatory system applies rigorous standards to regulate food production and to monitor
and control the introduction and spread of pests and diseases in plants, animals and their products.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), a government body, certifies all food and many
agricultural goods for export. It verifies industry compliance with federal acts and regulations by
registering and regularly inspecting food processing and slaughter plants. Stringent programs are in
place to test products and ensure residues comply with international standards. The CFIA operates
emergency response systems for food safety in partnership with Health Canada, provincial
agencies and the Canadian food industry. The CFIA also assists industry to adopt science-based
risk management practices to minimize food safety risks.
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is the government agency responsible for establishing
and maintaining Canada’s grain quality standards and certifying all exports of grain, oilseeds and
pulses. The CGC monitors shipments for mycotoxins, heavy metals and fungi, in conjunction
with the grain quality assurance system. This vigilance ensures Canadian grain is safe, meets
the strictest international tolerances for toxic contaminants, and consistently meets market
specifications for quality.
Culture of innovation
Our industry is supported by a research infrastructure that brings innovation to all areas of
production. Canadian plant researchers, for example, introduced canola to the world. Canola
produces oil that is gaining recognition for its health benefits and wide range of uses. Canadian
food scientists also isolate new compounds in foods that can contribute to health. They help
develop new food ingredients such as oat and barley fibres, or Beta-Glucans, which can be
used in food products to help reduce harmful cholesterol.
Canadian innovation has also produced some of the most advanced storage and packaging
techniques for fresh food products, and has developed new processing technologies to improve
the shelf life of foods. One example is the fermentation process developed by Canadian
researchers to expand the shelf life of kimchi, a Korean staple dish, from one month to a full
year without pasteurization or preservatives. Thanks to this technology, kimchi can now be
eaten as a fresh and tasty dish all year round, with improved safety over the traditional process.
Our network of researchers also assists in the continuous improvement of feeding and
management practices on the farm, to provide customers with products that are safe,
nutritious, flavourful and produced in a manner that protects and respects the environment.
Finally, Canada is implementing advanced traceability systems that offer customers the ability
to verify that products are being developed and manufactured according to their specifications.
Buy Canadian and taste the difference
Explore and discover what Canada can offer – safe, quality products to satisfy the tastes of
customers world-wide. For information about Canada’s agriculture and food products and
suppliers, visit the Government’s Agri-Food Trade Service website at www.ats-sea.agr.gc.ca.
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Canada
Coup d'oeil sur
le Canada
At a Glance
Basic Information
Land area:
Population:
Total GDP:
GPD/capita:
GDP growth rate:
Capital city:
Prime Minister:
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food:
Information de base
9,922,385 km²
35.9 million (2015)*
CDN$ 2.0 trillion (2015)*
CDN$ 55,500 (2015)*
1.2% (2015)*
Ottawa
Justin Trudeau
Lawrence MacAuley
Superficie :
Population :
PIB total :
PIB par habitant :
Taux de croissance du PIB :
Capitale :
Premier ministre :
Ministre de l'Agriculture et de l'Agroalimentaire :
Canadian Agri-Food Trade **
(CDN$ million)
Domestic Agri-Food Exports:
Agri-Food Imports:
Agri-Food Trade Balance:
Commerce agroalimentaire canadien **
2013
2014
2015
46,012.396
35,259.532
10,752.864
51,541.026
39,460.358
12,080.668
55,450.303
43,515.813
11,934.490
2013
2014
2015
46,012.396
51,541.026
55,450.303
5,103.189
4,306.481
1,175.333
2,005.070
1,574.626
5,771.165
5,149.679
1,461.978
1,904.695
2,179.708
5,874.401
4,952.713
2,495.699
2,237.898
2,037.773
2013
2014
2015
35,259.532
39,460.358
43,515.813
1,854.458
1,336.563
1,080.265
663.197
528.000
1,895.897
1,377.793
1,229.015
727.717
713.805
2,017.442
1,560.362
1,403.282
806.012
798.255
Canadian Top 5 Agri-Food Exports **
(CDN$ million)
Domestic Agri-Food Exports:
Non-durum wheat, other than seed for sowing
Canola seed, low erucic acid
Lentils, dried, shelled
Soybeans, other than seed for sowing
Durum wheat, other than seed for sowing
Agri-Food Imports:
Grape wines < 2L
Food preparations
Bakery products
Dog and cat food, for retail sale
Coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated
Domestic Seafood Exports:
Lobster, not frozen
Frozen lobster
Frozen crab
Fresh Atlantic and Danube salmon
Frozen cold-water shrimp
Exportations agroalimentaires nationales :
Importations agroalimentaires :
Balance commerciale :
2013
2014
2015
46,012.396
35,259.532
10,752.864
51,541.026
39,460.358
12,080.668
55,450.303
43,515.813
11,934.490
(en millions de $CAN)
Exportations agroalimentaires nationales :
Blé non dur, autres que de semence
Graines de canola à faible teneur en acide érucique
Lentilles, séchées, écossées
Fèves de soja, autres que de semence
Blé dur, autres que de semence
2013
2014
2015
46,012.396
51,541.026
55,450.303
5,103.189
4,306.481
1,175.333
2,005.070
1,574.626
5,771.165
5,149.679
1,461.978
1,904.695
2,179.708
5,874.401
4,952.713
2,495.699
2,237.898
2,037.773
Cinq principaux produits agroalimentaires canadiens importés **
Canadian Top 5 Seafood Exports **
(CDN$ million)
(en millions de $CAN)
Cinq principaux produits agroalimentaires canadiens exportés **
Canadian Top 5 Agri-Food Imports **
(CDN$ million)
9,922,385 km²
35.9 millions (2015)*
2.0 trillions de $CAN (2015)*
55,500 $CAN (2015)*
1.2% (2015)*
Ottawa
Justin Trudeau
Lawrence MacAuley
(en millions de $CAN)
Importations agroalimentaires :
Vins de raisins < 2L
Préparations alimentaires
Produits de la boulangerie
Aliments pour chiens ou chats, pour la vente au détail
Café, non torréfié, non décaféiné
2013
2014
2015
35,259.532
39,460.358
43,515.813
1,854.458
1,336.563
1,080.265
663.197
528.000
1,895.897
1,377.793
1,229.015
727.717
713.805
2,017.442
1,560.362
1,403.282
806.012
798.255
Cinq principaux fruits de mer canadienne exportés **
2013
2014
2015
4,388.764
4,918.882
5,970.432
462.057
476.933
704.672
445.829
348.489
599.409
668.019
758.955
364.139
365.349
860.952
820.491
817.649
602.986
444.276
(en millions de $CAN)
Exportations de fruits de mer nationales :
Homards, non congelés
Homards, congelés
Crabes, congelés
Saumons de l'Atlantique et Danube, frais
Crevettes d'eau froide, congelées
2013
2014
2015
4,388.764
4,918.882
5,970.432
462.057
476.933
704.672
445.829
348.489
599.409
668.019
758.955
364.139
365.349
860.952
820.491
817.649
602.986
444.276
Canadian Total Merchandise Trade***
(CDN$ million)
Commerce de Marchandises canadiennes***
2013
2014
2015
471,946.879
475,660.695
-3,713.816
525,030.210
512,084.127
12,946.082
522,194.061
535,752.836
-13,558.775
2013
2014
2015
Total Merchandise Exports:
471,946.879
525,030.210
522,194.061
Mineral fuels and oils
Vehicles, other than railway
Boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
Precious metals, stones or pearls
Special classification provisions
Electrical machinery and equipment
Plastics and articles thereof
Aircraft and spacecraft
Wood and articles of wood
Aluminum and articles thereof
124,058.230
61,038.638
32,013.005
24,066.299
13,228.549
14,487.041
12,941.994
10,815.181
12,703.811
8,737.195
142,471.652
66,034.032
36,024.634
24,019.436
15,668.911
15,067.154
14,566.414
13,746.564
13,996.981
9,790.632
99,065.720
76,827.353
39,665.729
24,451.559
20,297.029
16,852.097
15,952.549
15,756.015
15,031.110
10,507.137
Total Merchandise Exports:
Total Merchandise Imports:
Trade Balance:
Canadian Top 10 Total Merchandise Exports
(CDN$ million)
Total Merchandise Imports:
Vehicles, other than railway
Boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
Electrical machinery and equipment
Mineral fuels and oils
Plastics and articles thereof
Optical and medical instruments
Pharmaceutical products
Precious metals, stones or pearls
Articles of iron or steel
Aircraft and spacecraft
2013
2014
2015
471,946.879
475,660.695
-3,713.816
525,030.210
512,084.127
12,946.082
522,194.061
535,752.836
-13,558.775
(en millions de $CAN)
2013
2014
2015
Exportations de marchandises totales :
471,946.879
525,030.210
522,194.061
Combustibles minéraux, huiles
Véhicules, autre que ferroviaires
Machines, chaudières, et engins mécaniques
Métaux précieux, pierres et perles
Dispositions de classification spéciale
Machines et appareillage électriques
Matières plastiques et ouvrages en ces matières
Appareils de navigation aérienne ou spatiale
Bois et ouvrages en bois
Aluminium et ouvrages en aluminium
124,058.230
61,038.638
32,013.005
24,066.299
13,228.549
14,487.041
12,941.994
10,815.181
12,703.811
8,737.195
142,471.652
66,034.032
36,024.634
24,019.436
15,668.911
15,067.154
14,566.414
13,746.564
13,996.981
9,790.632
99,065.720
76,827.353
39,665.729
24,451.559
20,297.029
16,852.097
15,952.549
15,756.015
15,031.110
10,507.137
Dix principaux produits de marchandises canadiennes importés
2013
2014
2015
475,660.695
512,084.127
535,752.836
73,814.372
67,754.481
46,748.758
51,774.557
15,810.253
13,639.213
12,475.156
14,297.617
12,000.919
6,713.817
77,998.612
74,688.687
48,736.580
52,803.606
17,789.325
14,184.893
13,796.630
14,136.451
12,959.994
8,595.944
85,377.784
80,806.101
52,797.972
37,757.402
19,105.866
15,658.890
14,551.643
13,923.089
12,504.336
11,350.804
GDP at market prices
Date modified: 2016-03-09
Source: Euromonitor*, Statistics Canada**, Global Trade Atlas***
Prepared by: Global Analysis, MAS, MISB
Exportations de marchandises totales :
Importations de marchandises totales :
Balance commerciale :
Dix principaux produits de marchandises canadiennes exportés
Canadian Top 10 Total Merchandise Imports
(CDN$ million)
(en millions de $CAN)
(en millions de $CAN)
Importations de marchandises totales :
Véhicules, autre que ferroviaires
Machines, chaudières, et engins mécaniques
Machines et appareillage électriques
Combustibles minéraux, huiles
Matières plastiques et ouvrages en ces matières
Instruments médico-chirurgicaux, d'optique
Produits pharmaceutiques
Métaux précieux, pierres et perles
Ouvrages en fonte, fer ou acier
Appareils de navigation aérienne ou spatiale
2013
2014
2015
475,660.695
512,084.127
535,752.836
73,814.372
67,754.481
46,748.758
51,774.557
15,810.253
13,639.213
12,475.156
14,297.617
12,000.919
6,713.817
77,998.612
74,688.687
48,736.580
52,803.606
17,789.325
14,184.893
13,796.630
14,136.451
12,959.994
8,595.944
85,377.784
80,806.101
52,797.972
37,757.402
19,105.866
15,658.890
14,551.643
13,923.089
12,504.336
11,350.804
PIB aux prix du marché
Mise à jour : 2016-03-09
Source : Euromonitor*, Statistique Canada**, Global Trade Atlas***
Préparé par : Groupe de l'analyse mondiale, SAM, DGSIM