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CWB and G3 Finalize Commercialization Deal

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July 31, 2022 –Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food

Today, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced that the CWB has finalized the commercialization deal with G3 Global Grain Group and has become a fully private and global competitor in the Canadian grain sector. This follows the planned investment deal announced in April 2015.

The commercialization of CWB has been part of the Government's broader modernization of Canada's grain sector to stimulate investment and create jobs and economic growth for farmers and Canadians. It includes an aggressive trade and market access agenda, grain transportation and supply chain improvements and investments in science and research.

Quick facts

• On April 15, the Government of Canada announced approval of a deal reached between the CWB and G3 Global Grain Group, which included a G3 investment of $250 million in the CWB, subject to closing adjustments.
• 70% of western Canadian grain exports flow through the west coast.
• G3 Global Holdings, an affiliate of G3 Global Grain Group, is also examining the feasibility of developing a new port facility in Vancouver that would greatly increase Canada's export capacity. This would be the first new port facility for grain in Canada's busiest port in nearly 50 years.

Quotes

"Canada's farmers depend on an efficient gateway to get their top quality products to the world. Today, we see how Marketing Freedom continues to open the way for investments in the grain industry leading to jobs and growth for farmers and Canadians."

- Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz

Additional links

• G3 Global Grain Group
• Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers
• Stronger CWB Increases Competition in Grain Sector
• Initiatives Supporting Crop Producers
• Infographic: Stronger CWB will increase competition in the grain sector and create jobs
• Infographic: The Path to Marketing Freedom

Contacts

Jeff English
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
613-773-1059

Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
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