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STATEMENT ON CANADA'S TRADING RELATIONSHIP WITH INDIA

Read our statement on the Canadian pulse sector's trading relationship with India

Greg Cherewyk President

Oct. 15, 2024

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Today, Pulse Canada issued the following statement on behalf of President Greg Cherewyk:

“For decades, Canada’s pulse industry has developed a strong trading relationship with businesses in India built on mutual respect and trust. We remain confident in the strength of this relationship.

“In a time of stubborn food price inflation and strong demand for pulse crops, we are confident that affordability and availability will continue to drive decision making at a government level. Pulses are a staple food that are an important source of protein in India for hundreds of millions of people.

“Our pulse sector will continue to supply this important market with these important products.”

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For more information, media may contact:

Jeff English
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Pulse Canada
204-960-1622
jenglish@pulsecanada.com

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Pulse Canada is the national association of growers, traders and processors of Canadian pulses, also known as lentils, dry peas, beans and chickpeas. Pulses are an essential part of a healthy and sustainable diet. Pulses and pulse ingredients can help food manufacturers improve the nutritional and functional quality of food products.