Parliamentary Research Branch

 

PRB 98-2E

THE GRAIN INDUSTRY IN CANADA

 

Prepared by:
Sonya Dakers
, Science and Technology Division
Jean-Denis Fréchette,  Economics Division
 September 1998


MODULE CONTENTS

BACKGROUND: SUPPLY OF GRAINS IN CANADA

   Structure of the Canadian Grain Industry

THE CANADIAN WHEAT BOARD

   Origin

   Mandate and Operations

   Canada-U.S. Relations

   Recent CWB Changes

DATES OF HISTORICAL INTEREST

INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

   Agriculture and Agri-Food

   Canadian Wheat Board

   Canadian Grain Commission

   Canadian International Grains Institute

THE RELATIVE POSITION OF CANADA IN THE WORLD GRAIN MARKET

THE WTO, STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES (STEs) AND EXPORT SUBSIDIES

CANADA-U.S. GRAIN TRADE RELATIONS

FEDERAL ACTION ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

   Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Sustainable Agriculture Strategy

   Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency

BIOTECHNOLOGY AND NEW CROPS