The Israel-Canada Workshop on Advanced Biofuels in Rehovot, brought together scientists from both countries looking at ways to convert left-over harvest wheat into liquid fuel. Also the shrinking paper market means Canada’s forestry industry is looking for a new outlet.
http://www.cjnews.com/news/business/canadians-israelis-collaborate-on-biofuel-research
http://www.themedialine.org/biztec/israel-and-canada-cooperate-on-biofuels/