Passing the supply management law would only maintain inflated dairy prices
If passed, Bill C-282 would further tie the government’s hands in negotiating future free trade agreements.
‘It’s inviting retaliation’: Bloc supply management bill will have Canada bracing for U.S. response, say trade watchers
CUSMA would likely not have been possible if Bill C-282 were law, says a former U.S. trade negotiator.
Egg farming’s future rooted in supply management
Passing C-282 would send a clear signal to our trading partners that supply management and our country’s food security can’t be negotiated away.
The cornerstone for peace is food, but armed conflicts wipe out livelihoods and agri-food systems
The time is now. Words on paper are insufficient. To make progress, we need global leaders to turn away from armed conflict.
Voluntary grocery code of conduct short on fair dealing enforcement provisions, says NDP agriculture critic
Liberal MP Francis Drouin says the goverment has made clear that ‘we’re not afraid to legislate—and we will—if the grocery code of conduct fails to meet expectations.’
MPs unite against greedflation and monopoly power in Canada’s food systems—but there’s more to do
The House Agriculture Committee report unanimously recommends action on profiteering, concentration, and food insecurity, but risks undermining Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy.
Tax fairness for the next generation will protect the future of our farms
The 2024 budget was based around the idea of “fairness for all generations,” yet this legislation has the potential to cause serious negative consequences for both retiring farmers and the next generation of Canadian farm families.
Rural Canada is the path to lasting prosperity for our nation
All MPs—both rural and urban—have a responsibility to ensure the competitive advantage of Canada’s rural communities is front and centre.
A national sustainable agriculture plan needs to include universities
Greater funding and collaboration will help ensure that we meet our sustainability goals, and cement our position as a global leader in the green transition.
How technology can mitigate Canada’s food inflation crisis
The escalation of grocery prices and widespread supply chain challenges are both symptomatic of a food sector in desperate need of wholesale modernization.
