The Ministry of Transport of Canada will initiate a Public consultation with the maritime-port community national, with other stakeholders and with other government bodies in order to assess whether the acquisition of the Dutch Viterra Ltd. part of the US Bunge Ltd. may have an impact negative on Canadian ports and competition in the market harbour. Viterra is mainly active in the field of Grain traffic, an activity also carried out by the Group agri-food Bunge which is also active in other segments agriculture and food processing. Both Companies are also present in the logistics-port sector and in this area also operates services in Canada where they hold Participations in port terminals throughout the nation. 'Data whereas this operation is of significant national interest in the transportation sector and throughout Canada's supply chain - has explained Minister Pablo Rodriguez - will be examined under the mergers and acquisitions provisions of the "Canada Transportation Act". Goods must continue to move unhindered and our supply chain must continue to be strengthened".

Announcing the launch of the public consultation, the Minister Remembered that the Dicastery has until next June 2 to complete the public interest assessment.