Dairy producers say they can talk until there’s nothing left to say, but it’s the government that must act to solve border issues.

Much talk, no action on supply management border issues

A Commons trade committee meeting heard lots of words but little new information at a recent hearing

Many words were spoken, but little new was said. At a recent two-hour session of the Commons trade committee, representatives of the dairy and poultry sector and Lawrence MacAulay, the federal agriculture minister, all spoke at length about border issues — but largely reiterated previous statements. Following a Parliament Hill protest by dairy farmers this

Farmer Sitting on a Bay of Hale on a Farm With His Pet Dog

Human and animal welfare closely linked: conference

International speakers visit Winnipeg to share research on animal welfare and human mental health

Healthy people take good care of animals they’re responsible for, whether they’re pets, or the farm’s livestock, but the reverse is also sadly true. Those who neglect the welfare needs of their animals, or who outrightly abuse an animal, often have serious psychological problems. A first-of-its kind conference held in Winnipeg Sept. 26 to 28


Manitoba Chicken Producers says a new annual quota program will address a changing chicken market, but current small-scale producers say the changes aren’t likely to be helpful.

Small-scale chicken quota changes stir controversy

Manitoba Chicken Producers has launched a new annual specialty quota program in hopes 
of developing new markets for specialty poultry products in the province

Manitoba Chicken Producers is changing the guidelines for small-scale producers. It’s moving to an annual specialty quota program it says addresses the reality that the chicken market is becoming more specialized, and will give consumers access to Manitoba-grown birds. “At the end of the day what we want consumers in Manitoba to have access to



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Jacket maker Canada Goose reported planning IPO

Reuters — Canada Goose Inc., a maker of luxury winter down jackets, is interviewing banks to help prepare for an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at as much as $2 billion, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. An IPO of Toronto-based Canada Goose would demonstrate the explosive growth the

Your own goose — and how to cook it

Your own goose — and how to cook it

A few more of us are finding out we’re still a little wild at heart

My husband hunts. I don’t. But I do get why he goes, even if I’m not getting up at 5 a.m. to go with him. Like most hunters, he’ll tell you this fall ritual is important to him. It’s a family tradition and a walk in the woods. It’s a time to reconnect with the


Editorial: A meaty question

Do we need animals to produce meat? If I’d asked that question even a few years ago, everyone in the room would have assumed I either wasn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer, or that I’d been reading too much science fiction and was waiting for the “Star Trek” replicators to become reality. These days



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NAFTA negotiators see gains for Canada if pact reopened

Reuters — Canada, fearful of talk by the U.S. presidential candidates to reopen the North American Free Trade Agreement, could use the opportunity to push for a better deal on worker mobility, dispute resolutions and other issues, Canadian negotiators of the original pact said. Republican Donald Trump calls NAFTA the worst trade deal signed by

Global Affairs Canada headquarters in Ottawa.

Federal TPP study draws criticism

Global Affairs Canada’s report is said to downplay potential negative effects and overestimate benefits

A study from the federal external relations department Global Affairs Canada is drawing sharp criticism for ignoring the costs to agriculture. The study says Canada would gain $4.3 billion in trade benefits from the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership, but critics say it doesn’t properly account for the impact on farmers. TPP gains would be offset by