In hog production Canada has an advantage in sow production because of productivity and health, the US has an advantage in grow-finish because of facility costs, asset utilization and bigger pigs. Canada has an advantage in grow-finish because of feed and health. Genetics is neutral. In Processing Canada has an advantage because of the immigration policy but the US has a large Hispanic work force. In regards to asset utlization and economies of scale the US has the advantage because of more double shifts and bigger plants. However, Canada has an advantage of being able to focus more on the customer because of smaller plants that are able to provide a customized product. With regards to marketing the US has a larger domestic market but Canada has a strong international recognition. However, the US has an advantage with regards to transportation because of box cars and being a larger world consumer.