The Port of Churchill in Churchill, Man. is shown on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Photo: John Woods/The Canadian Press/ZUMA Press/Reuters Connect

Sizing up Port of Churchill expansion challenges

University of Manitoba professor outlines hurdles the Port of Churchill must clear before it can become the sea trade powerhouse that Manitoba and Canadian governments hope it will

The Port of Churchill has some hurdles to clear before it can become the sea trade powerhouse for Manitoba and Canada that governments and the agricultural industry hope it will.




Michael Lipsitz picks out a package of hot dogs while grocery shopping at the WalMart in Crossville, Tennessee March 21, 2008.  Food prices are soaring, a wealthier Asia  is demanding better food and farmers can?t keep up. In short, the world is in a food crisis that is in danger of boiling over.    REUTERS/Brian Snyder    (UNITED STATES)

Canada seventh on agri-food influence

Comparison of 19 G20 countries says Canadian agri-food needs investments, processing, action on retail consolidation to realize potential

Comparison of 19 G20 countries says Canadian agri-food needs investments, processing, action on retail consolidation to realize potential