Supply Management
The battle for Maxime Bernier’s riding
“I’m pretty optimistic that in the end I will win,” Bernier told Global News. “But I don’t take anything for granted.” Continue reading
Federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer on dairy, safety and crime
By Heather Steele Senior Anchor
Federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer sat down with Global’s Heather Steele during his visit to Winnipeg Monday, where they discussed public safety, the dairy industry’s supply management system, carbon tax and more. Continue reading
Canadian farmers face obstacle course of challenges with trade deals, climate change
By Lindsay Biscaia Video Journalist, Backup Weather Specialist
Whether it’s climate change, land expense, trade or tariffs, Canadian farmers will have to continue to look for new ways to stay afloat. Continue reading
Conservatives tap former mayor to go up against Maxime Bernier in 2019
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer announced Saturday that he’s chosen a former local mayor and agricultural entrepreneur to face Quebec MP Maxime Bernier in the 2019 election. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: On NAFTA, Canada risks dying on the wrong hills
The sooner we realize Canada can compromise on supply management, cultural exemptions, and dispute resolution, the better off we’ll be, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
Agriculture, NAFTA take centre stage on Day 15 of Quebec election campaign
Quebec Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard launched into another defence of supply management on the campaign trail Thursday, pushing back at opponents of the system who argue abolishing it would result in lower prices for dairy products. Continue reading
Got milk (farmers)? Here’s how many could be at risk if NAFTA boosts U.S. dairy market access
If NAFTA negotiators double the amount of access American dairy farmers have to the Canadian market, thousands of dairy farms will likely go under. Continue reading
Could dairy market access be the ‘bargaining chip’ Canada needs to lock in new NAFTA deal?
Could offering greater dairy market access to the Americans be Canada’s best bargaining chip to lock in a new NAFTA deal? Continue reading
Donald Trump tweets there is ‘no political necessity’ for Canada to stay in NAFTA
“I love Canada, but they’ve taken advantage of our Country for many years!” tweeted U.S. President Donald Trump. Continue reading
B.C. dairy farmers on edge as U.S. targets supply management in stalled NAFTA talks
It’s watch and wait for B.C. dairy farmers, with NAFTA talks now suspended over the long weekend. Continue reading