Oilseeds Industries
SaskOilseeds is committed to supporting production, exploring opportunities for growth and diversification, and leveraging the unique qualities of canola and flax.
Canola Industry
Canola is Canada’s most widely seeded crop and top agricultural earner, contributing billions to the provincial economy each year. As global demand grows for canola oil and protein, the industry is committed to sustainability by improving environmental, economic, and social wellbeing for future generations.
The Canadian canola industry is guided by three pillars of sustainability:
Saskatchewan Canola Production
55%
provincial share of production
$14.5B
total value of exports
$43.7B
Canadian economic impact
206K
canola sector jobs
Flax Industry
Flax, also known as linseed, has been consumed for thousands of years and was the first oilseed widely grown in Western Canada. Today, Canada is the world’s top flax producer and exporter, with Saskatchewan leading since the early 1990s. Most flax grown in Western Canada is exported, though domestic use is rising as awareness of its nutritional value increases.
- Canada represents around 40% of the world’s flax production.
- In 2024, Saskatchewan produced 76% of Canada’s flaxseed.
- Flax is ground for inclusion in baked goods and livestock feed.