The Economic Impact of Cereal Grains on the Canadian Economy

On behalf of Cereals Canada, LMC International undertook a study to assess the impact of domestically grown common wheat, durum wheat, barley, and oats on the Canadian economy. The study shows Canadian-grown cereals had an estimated total impact of $68.8 billion, including more than 370,000 Canadian jobs, and $27 billion in wages.

Food Processing and farming are the major drivers of economic impact, with smaller effects generated by the transportation and handling of crops and their products in facilities and ports across Canada.

You can download the full report with details on each crop from https://cerealscanada.ca/economic-impact/.

Together, these four cereals account for a large part of Canadian agriculture, and several are the foundations for important food industries such as baking and brewing. Known for its consistency and quality, Canadian wheat is enjoyed here at home and exported to over 80 countries around the globe.

By Elmer Heinrichs