Canada has a long history of growing and exporting plant proteins like pulses (lentils, chickpeas, peas, etc.) and oilseeds (soybeans, canola, etc.), particularly in the Prairies. There is a major economic opportunity in further processing and manufacturing these raw materials in Canada to make plant protein ingredients and products. Already, significant investments have been made in new processing plants for key plant protein crops in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Zero-emissions vehicles and battery manufacturing are growing sectors in Ontario. The province has attracted billions of dollars in investment from leading companies such as Stellantis and Volkswagen into communities like Windsor, London-St. Thomas and Kingston.