Genesis Fertilizers is seeking government support for the mega-project.
Derek Penner, president of the company trying to build a $2.3 billion nitrogen fertilizer plant in Belle Plaine, Sask., says the project aligns with prime minister Mark Carney’s vision for the country.
Carney wants to reduce Canada’s reliance on trade with the United States while bolstering the domestic market for Canadian goods and services.
Penner says the proposed Genesis project would support farmers, provide food and fertilizer security and allow Canadians to invest in a homegrown value-added project.
Penner, who has been on the job for about 60 days, says there are all sorts of government programs and institutions the company can tap into.
The list includes the Major Projects Office, the Canada Infrastructure Bank, the Canada Growth Fund and the Strategic Response Fund.
