30 May 2013
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that Canadian beef producers will now benefit from full market access to Chile for beef exports. The announcement was made during the state visit to Canada by Sebastián Piñera, President of Chile.
“Our Government is working hard to increase market access for Canada’s world-class beef,” said the Prime Minister. “Today’s announcement is great news for the Canadian beef industry, which will gain full access to the Chilean market, creating growth and prosperity for Canadian exporters.”
Effective immediately, Canadian exporters will have unrestricted access to Chile’s beef market. The Canadian industry estimates that this renewed access is worth up to $5 million annually with potential growth of up to $10 million in three years.
