The leader of the Bloc Quebecois has introduced another private member's bill that aims to prevent any concessions on supply management in future trade negotiations. Bill C-202 is identical to Bill C-282, which was approved by the House of Commons in 2023, but died at the report stage in the Senate when Parliament was dissolved... Read More
Category: Trade
If you're not entirely sure what happened over the last day or two — and what happens next — with President Donald Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" and "fentanyl" tariff schemes, you're not alone. On May 28th, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed broad tariffs under the... Read More
Tight supplies and steady demand continue to underpin strength in the canola market, even as global trade tensions swirl. With futures contracts recently hitting new highs, Canadian growers are navigating both pricing opportunities and risk management challenges as we near the summer stretch. In this RealAg Markets discussion, Brian Comeault with Ireland Comeault Lafoy shares... Read More
Canada’s most critical trade relationship, that with the U.S., is not what it used to be. From tariff shocks to political volatility, the neighbour many Canadian businesses thought they understood has fundamentally changed. Understanding that shift is the focus of a new initiative led by Carlo Dade, director of international policy at the University of... Read More
By Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) Canada's new Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald arrives at a time when farmers and processors are facing more uncertainty—and more opportunity—than at any point in a generation. Prime Minister Carney has said his new cabinet reflects Canada’s “hinge moment.” Agriculture may... Read More
As trade tensions with China resurface, U.S. sorghum producers are bracing for impact and also looking ahead to new opportunities. Amy France, chair of the board of directors with National Sorghum Producers, says the sorghum sector is once again facing trade pressures — challenges that feel familiar but come with a new level of financial... Read More
Weed control happens in the field but access to tools that farmers use in the fight against yield robbing pests is largely controlled by regulators who struggle to evaluate and approve new pesticides in a timely manner. That's a challenge in the U.S. where crop protection companies face U.S. Environmental Protection Agency backlogs that prevent... Read More
Trade tensions, regulatory gridlock, and labour shortages are stacking up as key concerns for American ag retailers heading into next season. Richard Gupton, senior vice president of public policy and counsel at the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), says this "triple threat" facing crop input suppliers is creating pricing issues and supply disruptions. Gupton says ag... Read More
The unveiling of Mark Carney's new cabinet this coming week will send a signal to Canadians to what extent the new prime minister is planning to pivot from the past 9.5 years of Liberal government under Justin Trudeau. The leader has changed, and convinced enough Canadians to reconsider the party, but the cabinet roster will... Read More
As global food security faces mounting pressure, Canadian agriculture holds an underutilized advantage: food as a strategic asset. In a shifting trade and economic landscape, understanding and leveraging this asset could shape Canada's future role in global markets—particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. In this one-on-one interview, Lyndsey Smith speaks with Ted Bilyea, distinguished fellow with... Read More