NEWSLETTER
Donate
Donate

Policy in Five Video – Dairy Farmers Need To Wake Up Before The System Crumbles

  Dalhousie University food professor Sylvain Charlebois takes us into the heated debate surrounding Canada’s dairy supply management system and calls for its reform. Critques by U.S. President Donald Trump […]
Published on March 11, 2025
Sylvain Charlebois
Agriculture | Video | Marketing Boards | Trade | Policy in Five

 

Dalhousie University food professor Sylvain Charlebois takes us into the heated debate surrounding Canada’s dairy supply management system and calls for its reform. Critques by U.S. President Donald Trump during NAFTA negotiations and since have revived interest in the topic. Understand the contrasting views on supply management, from ensuring farmer stability to accusations of inflated consumer prices and inefficiencies. Insights from the recent policy assessment, “Supply Management 2.0” highlight urgent reforms needed to modernize the sector. Join us as we unpack consumer sentiments, regional imbalances, and the path toward a more resilient and competitive dairy industry. Don’t forget to like, share, and comment your thoughts!

Watch on YouTube. (5 minutes)

Share | Email | Print

Featured News

MORE NEWS

Indigenous-led Projects Hold Key To Canada’s Energy Future

Indigenous-led Projects Hold Key To Canada’s Energy Future

Apr 20, 2025

A revived push for the Northern Gateway pipeline has sparked fresh debate over Indigenous-led energy development. Frontier Fellow Maureen McCall highlights how leaders like Calvin Helin and Dale Swampy argue that Canada’s energy future—and its global competitiveness—depends on Indigenous equity, regulatory reform, and responsible resource partnerships. With support growing among First Nations for LNG and pipeline projects, they are calling for the repeal of restrictive laws and the embrace of Indigenous leadership to advance both economic reconciliation and national energy security.

Canada Urgently Needs A Watchdog For Government Waste

Canada Urgently Needs A Watchdog For Government Waste

Apr 19, 2025

In the U.S., a controversial agency called DOGE is slashing waste and shaking up sacred bureaucracies. Canada’s finances aren’t far behind—but we have no watchdog, no plan, and no urgency. Ian Madsen says it’s time to stop sleepwalking into disaster.

12 Policy Ideas for a Renewed Canada

12 Policy Ideas for a Renewed Canada

Apr 16, 2025

As Canada readies for a transformational election, the following are some of the key policy ideas that Canadians should consider their government adopting to propel the country forward.