Supply Management

• Can Canada uphold dairy supply management while giving U.S. more access?

  The U.S. has long complained that Canada severely limits access to its dairy market through supply management, even threatening new tariffs over it. Here's what they want changed.

  Canada

  Aug 21
  
• Canada must avoid concessions in U.S. trade talks, dairy farmers warn

  Dairy Farmers of Canada says it's urging the federal government not to offer any more concessions on dairy or supply management in talks ahead of Trump's Aug. 19 tariff deadline.

  Economy

  Aug 7
  
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• No whey? Why there is a looming shortage of the protein in Canada

  The global whey market is facing a 'once-in-a-generation supply crisis,' a report by global market research firm Market Decipher said on Monday.

  Consumer

  Jun 10
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• Why Canada’s supply management is a sticking point for Trump in trade talks

  The issue of supply management for dairy farmers might end up being an issue both sides are unwilling to move on. Most Canadian politicians seem staunchly in support of the policy.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2025
• Supply management law not enough to shield system from Trump, experts warn

  The new law prevents the foreign affairs minister from making commitments in trade negotiations to either increase the tariff rate quota or otherwise alter supply management rules.

  Economy

  Jul 3, 2025
• Bill to protect supply management in trade talks close to becoming law

  The Senate passed the bill through third reading Tuesday evening, after the House of Commons pushed it through last week without opposition.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2025
• Supply management a ‘sacred cow,’ but politicians want more competition

  Political support for the controversial agricultural framework known as supply management has endured, despite the country's ongoing affordability crisis.

  Economy

  Mar 13, 2024
• ‘Product of USA’ meat labels could disrupt supply chains, Ottawa argues

  Ottawa and some the nation's beef producers warn a decision south of the border about "Product of USA" labels on meat, poultry and eggs could disrupt supply chains.

  Politics

  Mar 12, 2024
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• As food prices rise, some experts say supply management isn’t helping

  Critics say supply management leads to higher prices for Canadians while stifling innovation and export opportunities. Some are advocating for it to end.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2023
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• Why Canada has avoided egg shortages, major price spikes seen in U.S.

  While Canadians have seen a significant increase in the price of eggs, it's a fraction of the spiralling costs recorded in other countries.

  Consumer

  Feb 3, 2023