Importance of Clarity for Chinese Tariff Resolution
In January 2026, the Canadian government was able to reach an agreement with the Chinese government regarding tariff rates on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) imported …
Trade
A Bad Bargain on the Menu: Why Brazilian Beef Comes at a Cost
Overview Food prices, more particularly food inflation, have been a topic of contention for the past five years. As a result, in late January 2026 …
2025 Year End
Trade, Tariffs, and Turmoil It’s been a T3 year: trade, tariffs and the resulting turmoil. It’s increasingly clear that the globalization era that has existed …
Canola: More Than Just a Cash Crop
Canola isn’t just about markets, it’s about soil health, sustainability, and risk management. Learn why Prairie farmers continue to grow it despite trade uncertainty.
Time to Eliminate Supply Management
The following article was originally posted by The Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) on June 3, 2025: Sacred (cash) cows – The urgent need to eliminate supply …
Tariffs 101
It has been a few months of discussion in the news and media about tariffs, but what are they? How do they work? Will the …
Are Canadian Consumers and Farmers Better Off with Supply Management?
Supply management in Canada, established in 1970, regulates dairy, egg, and poultry production to align with consumer demand, ensuring fair farmer compensation and price stability. While some critics argue it leads to higher consumer prices, the system offers benefits such as preventing overproduction and maintaining consistent market conditions.
Is the Future Bright for Canada’s Trade Relationships?
Insights from Canada’s Chief Agriculture Negotiator and Director General On December 10, 2024, Claire Williams and I had the privilege of being part of the …
Review of 2024
Challenges and Progress in the Agriculture Industry: A Year in Review The agriculture industry constantly faces challenges and adversities that try the patience and fortitude …
Innovation Adoption Lags in Agriculture
Every innovative product of technology that is commercialized eventually reaches what is known as “full adoption”. This is the point at which the peak percentage …