Tag: supply management

Should the Canadian Dairy Industry Be Deregulated?

Photo of a dairy cow in the pasture

The Canadian dairy industry has long been a defining part of the nation’s agricultural economy, shaped by policy decisions that continue to spark debate. At its heart lies supply management, a system of production quotas, regulated farm-level pricing and tariff protections designed to stabilize the supply and price of dairy domestically. But as inflation, trade… Continue reading Should the Canadian Dairy Industry Be Deregulated?

Why 99 Percent of Canadians Are Denied Entry into Farming

Photo of White Chickens Crowded in Large Poultry Farm

Canada’s agricultural economy is often associated with open markets and global exports, yet a small group of industries operates under a highly controlled system known as supply management. Introduced in the 1970s, this framework governs five specific commodities: dairy, chicken (broilers), turkey, table eggs, and broiler hatching eggs. These sectors are regulated through production quotas,… Continue reading Why 99 Percent of Canadians Are Denied Entry into Farming