Agriculture manufacturers support Canada's Innovation Agenda at Canada-Ukraine Business Forum
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TORONTO, June 21, 2016 /CNW/ - Agriculture Manufacturers of Canada president Leah Olson took part yesterday in the Canada-Ukraine Business Forum and took the
opportunity to welcome the federal government's announcement on making Canada a world leader on innovation.
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, Science Minister Kirsty Duncan and Small Business Minister Bardish Chagger announced June 14 that the federal government will focus on six key pillars to make Canada an innovation nation: promoting an entrepreneurial and creative
society, supporting global science excellence,
building world-leading clusters and partnerships, growing companies and
accelerating clean growth, competing in a digital world, and improving
ease of doing business.
AMC's mission is to support the growth and development of the agricultural equipment manufacturing industry in Canada which aligns with the government's priorities on innovation.
"Canadian agriculture equipment manufacturers are global leaders. Some of the best farm equipment is produced here in Canada," Olson says. "Our entrepreneurial members are vital to the Canadian economy, generating $1.8 billion of exports to 154 countries, including Ukraine.
Innovation happens every day because our members are in communities
across the country, talking directly to farmers and responding to their
needs."
Innovation
in the agriculture manufacturing sector is crucial if we want to
address global issues such as overpopulation, limited resources and food
production. The agriculture industry will need to produce more with
less and Canadian farmers are at the forefront of meeting this
challenge. AMC's members continuously develop innovative technologies
and manufacture products that enable farmers to be the best-placed to
deal with these complex issues.
"Our industry is unique not only that it's developed in Canada,
but because it has impacts across the world. Our products are helping
to feed the world and our environmental footprint is better today than
30 years ago because of the equipment being used to reduce fertilizer
redundancy and improve soil conservation. Our members also lead the
world on intellectual property on agricultural products," Olson says.
AMC commends the federal government's leadership on driving the innovation agenda in Canada.
We stand ready and look forward to working with the innovation experts
the federal government has identified to lead the consultations being
held over the coming months and to discuss issues such as trade and
programs that allow our sector to succeed.
ABOUT AMC
The Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) is a national, member-driven organization dedicated to sustaining
a strong, viable and highly respected Canadian agricultural
manufacturing industry. With nearly 300 members, our mission is to "foster and promote the growth and development of the agricultural
equipment manufacturing industry in Canada."
SOURCE: Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada
For further information: Leah Olson, President, AMC, 306-522-2710, extension 225, www.a-m-c.ca Back to AMC Connection
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