The Federal Government is deeply concerned and disappointed with the recent regulatory and tariff decisions made by India.

Officials and Pulse Industry representatives travelled to India earlier this month to try and reach a mutual long-term solution, but that didn’t happen and at this point, talks have stalled.

At issue is the fact that Canada has not received an extension on the most recent derogation for the fumigation of pulses, while other trading partners have received extensions.

Coupled with that is the fact that India has put in place a 50% tariff on dry pea imports from all countries, a decision that was made without advance notice.

Federal Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay and International Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne say the Government stands ready to work constructively with the Government of India.

The Government in close consultation with the Canadian pulse industry wants to resolve the issue and obtain a commercially viable solution for everyone including helping to ensure India’s long-term food security.

India is a key market for Canadian Pulses. In 2016, Canada’s pulse exports including dry peas to India were worth over $1.1 billion and accounted for 27.5 percent of Canada's global pulse exports.