Many popular and influential media stories imply this tariff applies to all canola, when in fact it affects only China’s imports of canola oil and meal, not its canola seed imports.
Opinion
Scientific truth on life support: does food science still matter?
There was a time when scientific reports from Harvard could sway public opinion, but no longer.
Oh Canada, your vote matters
On average, about one-third of Canadians eligible to vote don’t. It’s too easy to convince ourselves that one vote won’t matter. Your vote matters now more than ever.
We’ve heard you — and we’re working on it
Delays have plagued deliveries to some of our subscribers
The printing of the WP has shifted to Edmonton, which has led to some delays in getting the papers delivered through the postal system. The late-March snowstorm didn’t help.
It is important for producers to be enrolled in AgriStability
Uncertainty is the current economic buzzword. No matter which party wins the federal election, AgriStability is likely to be an important platform for providing farm support.
World is changing; agriculture must do the same
Change is hard. Governments have been too comfortable with the status quo and have lacked the motivation to deliver change for 25 years. Unfortunately, the world has not waited to change, so the question is whether Canadian ag can change too?
Trump a significant distraction for the business of agriculture
It’s getting exhausting spending so much time and energy on a man whose whims could plunge all of Canadian agriculture into chaos.
Grain movement about more than just shareholder profit
Rail transportation problems have always been a concern, but they are about to become more vexing as Canada attempts to find alternatives to replace the unreliable U.S. market.
Political will required to solve Canada’s Chinese tariff issue
The Chinese tariff issue would seem solvable. It’s a question of political will.
Supply management a solid anchor in tariff storm
Supply management provides dairy, poultry and egg farmers with a level of economic stability that is the envy of farmers in the United States and beyond.
