CANOLA

What is the impact on indigenous people and their communities?

no negative impact on indigenous people.

What is the impact of climate change on the industry?

approximately 70% of all the carbon sequestered by canola farms.

What should be done to protect the environment and the industry in particular?

To protect the environment and the canola industry, strategies like reducing fuel use, decreasing land required for production, sequestering greenhouse gas emissions should be implemented.

how many people work in the industry?How much does it contribute to Canada’s economy?

there are 207000 jobs, and 43000 different farmers/companies. 29.9 billion dollars of economic activity.

Geographic information

Located in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and a little bit of British Columbia.

Impact and consequences

Impact:
Beneficial to insects
Canola oil
"Healthy" cooking oil

Consequences:
weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, depression, high blood pressure, and several other health conditions.