The Saskatchewan government is showing its support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Premier Brad Wall said the partnership would allow Saskatchewan to improve trade in the Asia-Pacific region.
Canada and 11 other countries are involved in the negotiations.
But the supply management system for Canadian dairy, egg and poultry has been criticized. Some Saskatchewan farmers like Melvin Foth are nervous.
"On our farm, we're trying to build barns, we're trying to expand, and that makes the whole investment questionable," Foth said. "We really are hopeful that there will not be access granted on dairy through these trade talks."
Foth said if the supply management system is scrapped, it will drive his costs up and drive prices below the cost of production.
"It would definitely have an impact on, I believe, producers, processors, and the whole economy," he said. "But for here on the farm, definitely it would have an effect of the amount of milk we could ship."
Foth remains optimistic that Canada will keep its promise to maintain the supply management system.
Source : CBC