Canada: COVID-19 Impact on Ministerial Exemptions for Potatoes

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Canada: COVID-19 Impact on Ministerial Exemptions for Potatoes

Potato imports into Canada continue to be permitted providing import requirements are adhered to. The Government of Canada has not stopped the issuance of Ministerial Exemptions and they may be granted again for bulk potatoes in the future as determined by demand

Canada: COVID-19 Impact on Ministerial Exemptions for Potatoes

COVID-19
Western Hemisphere, Canada
Fruits and Vegetables

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