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As feds cut gas tax, B.C.’s growth minister warns of other Iran war impacts
Officials say 40% of fertilizer used by B.C. farmers comes from the region, raising concerns about food and medicine supplies.
- On Tuesday, Premier David Eby and Ravi Kahlon announced a cross-government task force to monitor the Middle East conflict's impacts and help prepare residents.
- The American war with Iran threatens supply chains, extending beyond fuel costs to potential shortages of food, medicine, and fertilizer affecting Canadian agriculture.
- Agriculture faces significant strain, as 40 per cent of fertilizer needed by farmers comes from the Middle East region, requiring urgent supply chain discussions.
- Kahlon noted that pharmaceutical inputs also originate from that area, requiring the task force to examine a complete spectrum of economic challenges.
- Premier David Eby emphasized that federal and provincial governments must coordinate responses to ensure the best outcomes for Canadians as supply chains adapt.
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The Hamilton SpectatorB.C.‘s growth minister says Iran war tightens fertilizer, fuel and pharma supplies
VICTORIA - The American war with Iran isn't just a problem at the gas pump — B.C.'s minister of economic growth says fertilizer and pharmaceutical ingredients could also be in short supply.
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B.C.'s growth minister says Iran war tightens fertilizer, fuel and pharma supplies
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B.C.'s growth minister says Iran war tightens fertilizer, fuel and pharma supplies – Energeticcity.ca
VICTORIA — The American war with Iran isn’t just a problem at the gas pump — B.C.’s minister of economic growth says fertilizer and pharmaceutical ingredients could also be in short supply. Ravi Kahlon says the federal government’s move to suspend some taxes on fuel will likely be swallowed up as the tension escalates over the dispute in the Middle East. He says the bigger problem that needs to be of national discussion is the possible strain on…
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