QSA's Week in Agri (#3, 2024)
Bill C-282 debates on supply management; Ontario food supply funding; Soy Quality Program partnership; Biosecurity law amendments; Financial protection for produce suppliers.
Start Date: 2024-10-19
End Date: 2024-10-25
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Bill C-282: Supply Management Debate
The Senate's Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee examined Bill C-282, aiming to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act to protect Canada's supply management system. Discussions centered on its potential impact on trade relations, especially with the U.S. and Mexico. Witnesses, including CFA President Keith Currie, supported the bill, citing its importance for the poultry and egg processing industry. However, opposition voiced concerns about potential trade friction and economic consequences. The debate continues to explore the bill's implications on future trade negotiations and sectoral impacts, highlighting the complexity of maintaining protectionist policies in a global trade environment.
Sources: ['Transcripts: senparlvu.parl.gc.ca', 'Transcripts: senparlvu.parl.gc.ca']
