Despite criticisms of Canadian dairy policy, the American dairy industry has many of the same protectionist tendencies Canada does, writes Al Mussell in a new policy paper.
U.S. complaints about protectionist Canadian dairy policy hypocritical, report argues
American, Canadian dairy sectors employ similar protectionist tactics says Mussell
Farm groups’ response to new Trump tariffs muted
Trump repeats dairy tariff claims in justification of 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods
Farm groups’ response has been muted, thus far, in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s announced 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. Goods under CUSMA are expected to continue to be exempted. Trump again brought up dairy tariff claims in justification for higher tariffs.
Dairy supply management could sour Canada-US trade talks
Recent legislation may not keep negotiators from discussing supply management, experts say
Supply-managed Canadian dairy could be a sticking point in trade negotiations with the U.S.
Bill to protect supply management passes, exporters disappointed
Bill C-202 must receive Royal Assent before it can be put into force
Exporters feel Bill C-202 undermines the country's commitment to rules-based international trading and sends the wrong message to trading partners.
Supply management bill goes straight to Senate
The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate
The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate
Jailed chicken farmer found to be in compliance after inspection
Southern Alberta farmer spent two nights in jail after clash with Egg Farmers of Alberta
Reading Time: 3 minutes Southern Alberta chicken farmer Henk Van Essen was released from jail after Egg Farmers of Alberta determined he was in compliance with its orders.
Dairy defends against provincial trade barrier criticism
Canadian dairy’s supply management system is catching backlash as Canada works to ease interprovincial trade; industry says it’s unfounded
Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s disagreement on whether Canada’s supply management system for dairy is or is not a barrier for interprovincial trade.
OPINION: Canadian food self-sufficiency starts by empowering farmers
Canada's egg farmers are looking to our leaders to show their strong support for the supply managed egg sector, which delivers stability and self-sufficiency to our food system.
Carney says supply management “off the table” in negotiations with Trump
Two leaders agreed to begin comprehensive economic, security negotiations after April 28 election says Carney
Supply management won't be part of trade negotiations and tariff discussions, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday.
Canadians agree on internal trade, less consensus on dairy
An Angus Reid poll of 4,009 people, published in March, found that 29 per cent of Canadians want to eliminate supply management for dairy, eggs and poultry and 23 per cent want to maintain the system.
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