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Summary 

The annual survey of members was conducted on the status of their 2026 actual extraction as a percentage of their 2026 expected extraction as of August 31. See definitions foot note. Extraction will continue in most regions, weather dependent.  

Overall, the 2026 results show that some regions were under their expected levels due to the challenges of rainy weather throughout the season. While the rainy weather may have impacted extraction levels, careful management of inventory should allow producers to meet all their partners needs.  

Regional Extraction Results 

Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba: 

Manitoba reached 79% and Saskatchewan reached 90% of expected extraction levels, while Alberta reached 56%. It was a slower start to the extraction season in the West due to rainy conditions, especially in Alberta where it was one of the worst rainy seasons in recent years.  

Québec and Ontario:

Québec's North Shore and South Shore each reached 77% of expectations, while Ontario reached 90%.  

Atlantic Provinces:

New Brunswick's North region reached 85% and South region reached 70% of expectations. Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia were significantly below expected extraction levels. It was a late start to the season with challenging weather across the Atlantic provinces with rain keeping extraction level below the expected amounts.  

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Comments    

For nearly a century, Canadian Peat has helped North American growers deliver food security and well-being to citizens across the continent. Peat is the growing media of choice for cultivating fruits, flowers, vegetables, mushrooms, cannabis, and much more. Canadian Peat producers are deeply rooted in the professional and retail growing media sector across North America. 

Canadian Peat producers are committed to working cooperatively with their commercial business partners to meet their business requirements. CSPMA members extract and manage Peat in a sustainable and responsible way that delivers social and economic benefits to many communities across North America, all while applying science-based world-leading environmental practices. In addition, Canadian Peat producers are engaged in increasing efficient extraction capacity through investments in plant infrastructure, extraction equipment, bog openings, and personnel training, while partnering with academia to limit their environmental footprint. Producers, through the CSPMA, are working with Provincial governments to improve the regulatory environment to ensure the critical resource continues to deliver on the benefits of food security and well-being for generations to come.  

Updated Science-Based Factsheets 

CSPMA has recently released updated science-based factsheets, reflecting the latest peer-reviewed research on peatland extraction, restoration, and stewardship. “These resources have been refreshed with the latest scientific references, industry statistics, and key information to help support accurate conversations about Canadian Peat, responsible management practices, and the role of Peat in supporting food security and wellbeing. We encourage partners and stakeholders to explore the updated resources and share them with your teams and networks,” said Asha Hingorani, President of the CSPMA.  

The factsheets are available at www.peatmoss.com.   

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Foot note - Definitions: 

«2026 Actual extraction»: The volume of CFT of Peat extracted that was achieved as of August 31, plus, what can reasonably be expected to be extracted to the end of the season under «normal» extracting conditions.  

«2026 Expected extraction»: The volume of CFT that equates to a) producers’ market needs, plus, b) their anticipated buffer as at the end of the 2026 season, minus, c) the inventory on hand at the start of the 2026 season (what was left of the 2025 buffer). 

Media Contact 

Asha Hingorani, President, Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association (CSPMA) 

asha@peatmoss.com 

www.peatmoss.com  

About the CSPMA  

 The Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association represents over 90% of Peat extraction in Canada. CSPMA’s Peat producer members are directly involved in the extraction and processing of Canadian Peat. They are committed to responsible peatland management and sustainability, ensuring their practices meet high environmental and industry standards. More about the CSPMA can be found online.