James Richardson International Limited (JRI) has announced it will build its new state-of-the-art canola crushing plant in the vicinity of Yorkton, Saskatchewan. As previously announced, the plant will be capable of processing 840,000 metric tonnes of canola per year and its construction cost is estimated to be in the range of $100 million.

The plant’s construction, to take place over an 18 to 24-month period, will create employment for numerous tradespeople. Once operational, the plant will employ up to 70 people, the majority of whom will be employed in high-skilled positions.