‘They were emphatic in their foolishness’: Senate defers to House on Bloc supply management bill despite concerns
Barring supply management concessions in trade talks is widely politically popular, but has been subject to vocal criticism in trade circles.
Rural Canada is finally getting its moment
It was refreshing to see the concerns of rural Canada taken to heart, and given such a broad hearing at a recent FCM conference.
Canada can be an agriculture powerhouse if we meet the moment
While the country invests significantly in innovation, it lags in translating those inputs into tangible, high-quality outputs.
Supply management consensus emerges but Grits, Tories accuse each other of past capitulation
Supply management has become a proxy for Canadian nationalism, which means politicians will want to own it during the campaign, say observers.
No more scraps: making the election about ending hunger in Canada
We need concrete commitments from every party to tackle food insecurity head-on, such as strengthening income security programs like the Canada Child Benefit and the newly-created Canada Disability Benefit.
Is Canada keeping pace with agricultural innovation?
Climate change, labour shortages, and an ever-increasing global demand for food require creative solutions that transcend traditional farming methods.
Canada-U.S. farm ties in jeopardy
It’s easy to overlook the human side of trade disputes when headlines focus on billion-dollar trade imbalances. Farmers on both sides need a more collaborative path.
Digesting the need to eliminate internal trade barriers on food
At a time of geopolitical uncertainty, addressing internal trade barriers to food is no longer an option; it is a necessity.
Agriculture Policy Briefing
Evolution of Canadian agriculture and need for sustainable solutions
With the right investments in research, innovation, and farmer education, Canada can lead the global transition toward a more sustainable and resilient agricultural future.
