In June, Canadian ag found itself divided over Bill C-202, which prohibits supply management from being included in future trade negotiations, received royal assent.
Passing C-202 protects Canada’s domestic market and supports trade diversification, dairy industry groups said.
“This strong commitment equips Canada to continue to expand market opportunities for Canadian agriculture and agri-food exports, while safeguarding the food sovereignty of our country,” the groups said in a June 18 release.
Other groups, however, feel different.
Putting up trade barriers before negotiations even begin only hurts Canadian ag, Grain Growers of Canada says.