The Economic Impact of the Proposed Bunge-Viterra (BV) Merger on the Grain Sector in Western Canada: A Preliminary Assessment
This report by Dr. Richard Gray, Dr. James Nolan, and Dr. Peter Slade, from the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), with research support from APAS, Alberta Grains, SaskBarley and Sask Wheat, analyzes the potential effects of the proposed merger of Bunge and Viterra on the grain sector in Western Canada. The report finds that the merger will worsen concentration at the Port of Vancouver, the country elevator system, and canola crush industry and is likely to cause substantial economic harm to grain producers.