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Opinion: A broken system

Supply chain fragility reveals overall economic fragility of globalization

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One of the most beautiful – and inexplicable – aspects of economics is how its practitioners never seem to be wrong. Indeed, almost every school of economic thought, from John Maynard Keynes’ demand-driven economics on the left to Arthur Laffer’s supply-side economics on the right, is crowded with disciples defending their leader’s theories and just
Participants of a cross-Canada convoy protesting vaccine mandates for truckers at the international border reaches Brandon Jan. 25.
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Comment: Protests point to a bigger problem with Canada’s democracy

Canadian politicians are exploiting divisions and ignoring the whole

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The “freedom convoy” protests across the country revealed that many Canadians are angry at government and have a growing distrust of some democratic institutions. Even though the protesters’ actions may not represent how a majority of Canadians feel about vaccine mandates, there’s reason to believe their negative views about government are not unique. A recent
The money will be used to increase rotational grazing, cover cropping and nitrogen management.
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Federal government funding sustainable agriculture

Projects targeted to help farmers adapt to climate change, reduce emissions

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A $66-million funding announcement from Ottawa aims to target climate change. Member of Parliament Terry Duguid said climate change, and the resulting extreme weather events such as last year’s drought, underscore the need, while at a news conference March 17. “The extreme nature of these events is related to climate change,” Duguid said. The Manitoba
“This (supply management) is very different from a direct payment to farmers,” says Ryan Cardwell. “It’s hard to understand.”
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Supply management views especially strong

Views proved unresponsive to new information, researchers find

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Supply management is a controversial policy and was since implemented for Canadian production of milk, eggs, chicken and turkey in the 1970s. How people feel about it is shaped by their ‘big-picture world views,’ including wealth redistribution, inequality, free trade and political party support, said University of Manitoba agricultural economist Ryan Cardwell while delivering the
Protestors’ vehicles block the Ambassador Bridge on Feb. 8, 2022. If supply chains are the backbone of our economy, the border is its spinal cord.
Comment, Op/Ed

Comment: Invoking the Emergencies Act also about Canada’s reputation

When so much of our economy crosses the border disruptions are poison

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In recent days, many Canadians watched in disbelief when protesters easily blocked many access points between the United States and Canada. For six painful days, this included the Ambassador Bridge, a key trade conduit between the two countries, forcing trucks to be rerouted towards Sarnia. Other border crossings were disrupted in Manitoba and Alberta. Many
KAP president Bill Campbell called on Manitoba farmers to participate in KAP as it works to be the voice of Manitoba farmers during KAP’s online annual meeting Jan. 25.
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Consensus, collaboration and KAP

Bill Campbell asks Manitoba farmers to get more involved with their general farm organization

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Collaboration and consensus building, hallmarks of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) since its founding 38 years ago, remain front and centre. “At every turn, we emphasize collaboration with farmers, commodity groups and governments,” KAP president Bill Campbell told the farm organization’s online annual meeting Jan. 25. “We know that farmers’ issues are interconnected. No matter the
U.S. House panel seeks information from meat-processing firms on rising prices
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U.S. House panel seeks information from meat-processing firms on rising prices

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Reuters – The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on economic and consumer policy has sent a letter to major U.S. meat-processing companies, seeking information on rising prices and profits. The companies included Tyson Foods, JBS Foods, National Beef and Seaboard. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, the chairman of the panel, asked for information about
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New ag minister to focus on long-term drought recovery

Derek Johnson spoke to the Co-operator about initial priorities and views on issues like Crown lands

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Manitoba’s new ag minister says his immediate priority will be to see through long-term recovery plans after 2021’s severe drought. “We’re going to work with the Beef Producers and Manitoba Forage and Grasslands to ensure the (drought relief) programs remain responsive,” said Derek Johnson, the new minister of agriculture and MLA for Interlake-Gimli. In November,
Letters, Op/Ed, Other

Letters: Eichler should worry

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Editor’s note: This letter was written before the announcement that the Manitoba government had shuffled its cabinet and had appointed Derek Johnson as Manitoba agriculture minister. Recently one of the Winnipeg radio stations had two climatologists as guests. They were discussing last summer’s drought and both mentioned Manitoba was the epicentre of the disaster. If a

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