Canadian agriculture is optimistic about the potential impact of large scale biodiesel production. Investors are exploring opportunities to capitalize on the
financial possibilities. Politicians are looking to biofuels to help stimulate both agricultural markets and rural development. Clearly, Canada is in a position to be a major player in the renewable fuels sector and specifically in biodiesel. It only remains to be seen how the industry will develop, what the impacts will be and where the opportunities will lie for those who wish to enter this industry.

This study will explore the issues that will either aid or hinder biodiesel production and investigate the effects that a biodiesel industry will have on related sectors.

• What are the opportunities for biodiesel production in Canada?

• How will regional market forces play a role in the location of biodiesel
production?

• What government actions are needed to support development of the
industry?

• What impacts will the anticipated expansion of biodiesel production have
on markets of various feedstocks and co-products?

• What are the implications of an expanding biodiesel industry in Canada’s
oilseed crushing and transportation infrastructure?

• How will various market factors affect the profitability of the biodiesel
sector?

• What are the related challenges and spin-off industries and opportunities
that will emerge?

The emerging situation is critically important for agribusiness, various levels of government, farm groups and investors as they make decisions regarding participation in the biodiesel sector. The potential impacts on upstream and downstream agricultural markets are significant, including items such as:

• Pricing and profitability

• Production of and competition for feedstock supplies

• Government policy

 • Transportation and marketing issues

• Structural barriers

Understanding the forces affecting this emerging opportunity will enable study
participants to make informed decisions about involvement and investment in the
biodiesel industry.

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