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Overview of Canadian Ag Sector

Overview of Canadian Ag Sector

An Overview of the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food System

Highlights: 2014

The agriculture and agri-food sector provided 1 in 8 jobs in Canada, employing over 2.3 million people.

The agriculture and agri-food system generated 108.1 billion, accounting for 6.6% of Canada's gross domestic product.

Canadian export sales grew by 12% over 2013 levels to 51.5 billion.

Canada remained the world's 5th largest exporter of agriculture and agri-food products.

The food and beverage industry continues to grow, and shipments reached 103.4 billion.

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