When it comes to the supply management system for egg, poultry and dairy products -- the mechanism that sets prices for producers -- all of Canada's federal parties seem to see eye-to-eye.
But when it comes to the supply management system for egg, poultry and dairy products -- the mechanism that sets prices for producers -- all of Canada's federal parties seem to see eye-to-eye.Political support for the controversial agricultural framework has endured, despite the country's ongoing affordability crisis and critics who persistently warn that it's Canadian consumers who pay the price.
Proponents of supply management argue the system is a win-win for producers and consumers alike: it offers both stability and predictability in prices and production. In a news conference last month, Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne doubled down on the government's support for the system.
"If you want to take advantage of the opportunities of trading with your global partners...you need to recognize that you can't have these incredibly stultifying protectionist policies denying access to our markets," she said."It is actually quite regressive in its nature, preferring one group of farmers over everybody else who may be struggling to make ends meet and put dinner on the table.
Bruce Muirhead, a history professor at the University of Waterloo, is a strong advocate for supply management who holds a research position funded by a lobby group for egg farmers.He said he was a fan of the system before he took on his role as Egg Farmers of Canada chair in public policy."There's just this sort of implicit assumption, if it's regulated...then it just can't be competitive. But that is absolutely not the case.
"The experience from COVID is a reminder that depending on foreign industries or governments to supply Canadians in times of need is unwise," said the Dairy Farmers of Canada. His research finds that the majority of Canadians are in favour of supply management, but he warns that many people don't really understand the system and its implications.
Former Canadian prime minister and Conservative stalwart Brian Mulroney has died at age 84. Over his impressive career, the passionate and ambitious politician, businessman, husband, father, and grandfather left an unmistakable mark on the country.
Since reporting on old fines tanking the credit scores of thousands of Ottawans and former residents, CTV News has received a flood of similar accounts from people claiming the city and its contracted collection agencies did not do enough to contact them before their credit score was slashed.Wednesday may be the warmest day so far in 2024 for parts of Canada, the forecast suggests. Parts of Ontario could see highs of up to 19 C.
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