“But there are also investment incentives that aren’t being matched in Ontario.”īefore we delve into energy specifics, here’s a roundup of recent Ontario greenhouse “investment leakage,” keeping in mind that Windset Farms in British Columbia has two operations in the United States. “Energy is a significant factor,” she says. Is the high cost of energy the only reason Ontario greenhouse businesses are looking to the south to expand, or are there other factors at play? OGVG Marketing & Economic Policy Analyst Glen Snoek believes energy-related policy decisions by the Ontario government are to blame, but Taylor lists one more. “There is a lag time between planning for companies and actual investment,” she explains, “and the current extent of the ‘investment leakage’ won’t be known for a year or two.” Justine Taylor says that while greenhouse acreage in Ontario has shown consistent growth of six percent a year over the past few years within the province, it’s hard to pinpoint the rate of ongoing investment south of the border. OGVG’s Science & Government Relations Manager Dr. The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) says that number reflects the projects of which it’s aware, and although some in the industry dispute the figure, no one argues that the situation is serious. USD $163 million) has been spent by Ontario greenhouse businesses on opening additional operations in the United States. Since 2012, about CAD $220 million (approx.
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