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Canada Makes Historic Progress on Agriculture Partnerships in China Source: Government of Canada, April 15, 2010 “Fifty years ago, Canadian farmers made history by delivering huge shipments of wheat to answer an urgent call for food in China and we are proud of the close partnership we have with China  that remains strong today,” said Minister Ritz. “We’re making history again as China continues to lead the world by striving to make its food supply more nutritious and Canadian producers are stepping up with innovative new techniques and products to answer that call.”Canadian pulse exports to China are projected to expand rapidly based on three factors. First, China agreed to remove import restrictions on Canadian peas after joint research demonstrated that there is no health risk associated with naturally occurring selenium. Second, Pulse Canada and the Chinese Cereals and Oils Association signed a memorandum of agreement to increase the nutritional benefits of staple Chinese foods by adding pulse ingredients. Third, the Government of Canada will invest more than $1 million to help Pulse Canada and their partners build Canada’s research and processing capacity to produce pulse flours and pulse-based ingredients that can be used in Chinese products. According to industry estimates and overwhelming interest from Chinese buyers, Pulse Canada projects that pulse exports to China could increase to $500 million from the current value of $100 million. “Something as simple as finding a way to add a teaspoon of pea flour to a Chinese dumpling will mean tremendous opportunities for Canadian pulse producers and healthier meals for Chinese families,” said Minister Ritz. Minister Ritz also continued to work with Chinese officials to resolve restrictions on Canadian canola exports to China. While that work continues, the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) announced it will invest funding provided by the Government of Canada’s Agri-Flexibility program to drive initiatives aimed at stabilizing and expanding Canadian canola exports to China. First, the CCC will invest up to $1 million to conduct field demonstrations and surveys to identify ways to minimize the risk of blackleg, a fungal disease in canola seed. Second, the CCC will invest $500,000 for canola-meal feed trials in Chinese dairies – previous studies show that canola meal in dairy feed increases milk production for each cow dramatically by 1 litre per day. The CCC estimates that Canadian canola producers could benefit from an additional $70 million by increasing the value of canola meal in China. “Resolving the blackleg restrictions on our canola exports to China will take more time and more hard work,” said Minister Ritz. “But while we continue to do that work as quickly as possible, we’re also moving forward by finding new ways to increase the value of canola in the Chinese market, such as boosting demand for meal by their dairy industry.” When Prime Minister Stephen Harper led a trade mission to China in December, China agreed to lift its ban on Canadian pork that had been implemented in the wake of H1N1. Minister Ritz continued that momentum by finalizing an agreement to re-open the Chinese market to Canadian exports of purebred swine genetics. Canadian Swine Exporters Association expects total Canadian sales of purebred swine genetics to China to be worth $30 million this year. “Canadian farmers produce the best purebred swine genetics in the world and we’re proud to deliver our top-quality breeding stock to Chinese farmers,” said Minister Ritz. “There are still challenges in the Canadian pork industry, but lifting this last restriction on swine exports to China will be a real profit boost for our producers.” This year Canada and China are celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of historic wheat sales to China that saved thousands of lives from famine. Minister Ritz built on this long-standing good will by bringing the Canadian Wheat Board on the mission to China and together they announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding that guarantees the opportunity to sell an estimated $100 million of Canadian malt barley to China. “Western Canadian farmers continue to tell us that they deserve the freedom to market their own barley,” said Minister Ritz. “But as long as the Wheat Board controls the barley marketing business it’s in everyone’s interest to make sure business is good. We always put Farmers First and this deal got done because it guarantees strong market share for Western Canadian farmers.” Minister Ritz also pressed his Chinese counterparts to recognize international scientific consensus that clearly states that Canadian beef is safe. China is one of few countries that remains completely closed to Canadian beef since the discovery of BSE in 2003. Both countries committed to continued expert discussions to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Canada to resume pork exports to China
China lifts import ban on Canadian pork BEIJING - CHINA has lifted its bans on imports of pork products from the Canada, United States and Mexico, its quarantine bureau said on Tuesday, but analysts said the move would not likely lead to a surge of new imports.
Earlier in the year, China banned imports from the three countries on worries of outbreaks of H1N1 flu. After assessment of risks, the bans were lifted, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said in a notice on its website. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, flying on Tuesday to China, welcomed the news but his government also said Beijing should also allow live pigs in. "We are pleased that China has decided to no longer restrict Canadian pork," said Canadian Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. "We will continue to work with them to get our safe and top-quality Canadian pork to the dinner tables in China as soon as possible." China is an important export market for Canadian pork producers who in 2008 exported 47 million Canadian dollars (45 million US) worth of pork and live swine. Beijing halted imports after the swine flu was found to have infected a herd of 2,200 pigs in Alberta province in April, despite World Health Organization assurances that influenza does not affect the safety of properly cooked pork.
China finally grants Canada Approved Destination Status!
December 03, 2009 Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the Government of China has granted Canada Approved Destination Status, a designation that makes it easier for Chinese nationals to visit Canada. The Prime Minister made the announcement in Beijing following his meeting with Wen Jiabao, Premier of China. “Approved Destination Status marks a significant moment in the history of our relations with China, indicating not only our mutual commitment to strengthening our diplomatic and commercial partnerships, but also our people-to-people ties,” said Prime Minister Harper. "As Canada prepares to welcome the world to Vancouver for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this new designation will help more of our Chinese friends discover why Canada is one of the best places in the world in which to invest, innovate, work and compete."  Approved Destination Status allows Chinese travel agents to advertise and organize group tours to countries with the designation. This means that obtaining permission to arrange group travel to that country becomes easier. As a result, this should encourage more people from China to travel to Canada, which will have a positive impact on the Canadian economy. In 2008, visits to Canada by Chinese citizens were up 5.3 per cent from the year before, for a total of 159,000. Chinese travellers had the highest average length of stay (28 nights) in Canada and spent more than visitors from any other country ($1,648.51). According to a Conference Board of Canada survey, approved destination status is expected to boost the yearly rate of travel to Canada from China by up to 50 per cent by 2015.  Hon. Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada met Deputy Minister of China Agriculture, Mr. Wei Chao An. (Source: China Ministry of Agriculture) Government of Canada Tapping Important Chinese Canola Market(Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) BEIJING, CHINA--(Dec. 5, 2009) - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz discussed future Canadian canola oil exports to China during a meeting with Bao Kexin, the CEO and President of Sinograin, the state-owned organization responsible for national reserves of grains and edible oil.
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Hong Kong Cancels Restriction on Canadian BeefBy Rob Delaney Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong dropped its last restriction on imports of Canadian beef, which may boost the value of the shipments by 76 percent, Canada’s government announced. Canada estimates the value of its beef exports will rise by about C$26 million ($24.7 million) a year. The value of Canadian beef exports to Hong Kong was C$34 million in 2008, according to the government statement. Hong Kong was the fourth-largest market for Canadian beef that year. Canada made the announcement after Prime Minister Stephen Harper met with Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang during a visit to the Chinese territory. Hong Kong is Harper’s third stop on a weeklong trip that started in Beijing on Dec. 2. The Canadian leader is in the region to repair ties with China and secure Asia’s second- biggest economy as a customer for oil, natural gas, canola oil and other commodities. Harper’s office announced yesterday that China Grain Reserves Corp., in charge of stockpiling grains for the government, will increase its purchases of Canadian canola oil to 350,000 tons, up from 150,000 tons this year. Hong Kong banned Canadian beef imports in 2003, after the discovery of mad cow disease in the country’s livestock. In 2004, the special administrative region of China began allowing boneless Canadian beef from cows under 30 months of age. Harper will leave Hong Kong today for Seoul, his last stop before returning to Ottawa tomorrow.
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