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The impact of COVID?19 on the grains and oilseeds sector
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While downstream distribution and demand is likely to be hampered by the labor
and income effects of COVID?19, Canada is expected to produce over 88 million
tons of grains and oilseeds in 2020. Canadians have valid concerns about delays
related to their changing needs as millions move their purchases from food
services to retail groceries, but they should not worry about our overall supply
of calories. Despite some shortages, the supply chains for flour and cooking oil
are not likely to be blocked for an extended period. Learning from the
coordinated needs of the BSE crisis in the beef sector, the federal government
developed Value Chain Roundtables in 2003, including one for grains. These
roundtables bring together government and industry to tackle the issues that face
each sector's major needs, including food safety, transportation infrastructure,
and market access. A working group made up of various roundtable members was set
up specifically to deal with COVID?19?related supply chain challenges. This gives
both industry and government a venue to attack any choke point or breakdown
within our agrifood supply chains?the exact response we need at this time. A
preestablished forum for discussion of critical issues at these roundtables,
assuming the right players are active and present, cannot hurt, but it would
useful for future planners and researchers if the federal government could
clarify any positive impact they have.
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