Agribusiness

Canada is one of the world’s agricultural powers, ranking as the fifth-largest exporter of agri-food and seafood in the world in 2020. Learn more.

An evolution is afoot with canola crops in Canada. Once simply a source of oil, Canadian farmers and companies are now using canola in innovative ways to minimize environmental impact and contribute to a cleaner future.

As food security and safety become more important than ever, Canada’s strengths in plant proteins and agri-food will help it feed the world. Canada’s agricultural production contributes more than $110 billion annually to GDP and the agri-food industry employs 2.3 million Canadians.

The Alberta economy is undergoing a transformation. The province has long been a leader in oil and gas, but Alberta is also a leader in cleantech, agritech, artificial intelligence and machine learning. These industries present ample investment opportunity.

The pandemic is still with us, and it will be for some time to come. So, while our main focus needs to remain on protecting the health and safety of our citizens, we must, at the same time, work towards economic recovery and create business opportunities for global investors post-COVID.