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Conservatives call on Liberals to move forward on TPP

But Chrystia Freeland says the deal is not yet ready to sign

By Alex Binkley December 18, 2015

The Trudeau government won’t be pressured by the Conservatives or business lobbies into ratifying the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal until the public has been consulted about it, says Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland. She told Conservative trade critic Gerry Ritz in the Commons that the deal is not even open yet for ratification or a signature.

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Que. banks, funds boost stake in Agropur

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff December 17, 2015

Agropur is getting a second nine-figure cash injection from a group of Quebec institutional investors and banks, further backing the major Quebec dairy farmer co-operative’s expansion plans against an uncertain domestic market. The investor group, led by Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ), said Thursday it will put up $300 million, on top

Livestock, News

Federal government reviews TPP compensation to dairy sector

Will the new government follow through on Conservative promises to toughen border controls on milk substitutes and ban imports of milk from cows treated with the rBST?

By Alex Binkley November 26, 2015

Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland’s statement that the federal government is reviewing the $4.3-billion dairy compensation package announced by the former government as part of its Pacific trade deal doesn’t alarm Dairy Farmers of Canada. A review “makes sense if the government is going to consult Canadians about the impact” of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Yves Ruel,

David Fisher on his farm near Hamilton, New Zealand.

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Is importing milk better for the environment?

Initial government numbers for market access prove to be lowballed after full text  of Trans-Pacific Partnership released

By Shannon VanRaes November 25, 2015

David Fisher isn’t shy about sharing his thoughts on the Trans-Pacific Partnership. “Take out the Canadians and it’s going to go well,” said the longtime dairy farmer, speaking to a group of international journalists on his farm near Hamilton, New Zealand. The frustration felt by producers like Fisher, as well as those involved in negotiating

Crops, Livestock, News

Canada’s new ag minister pledges to listen to farmers

Lawrence MacAulay leans in favour of the TPP deal and  hopes the Americans blink on COOL

By Allan Dawson November 23, 2015

After just six days as Canada’s new agriculture minister, Lawrence MacAulay hasn’t taken a position on a number of agricultural issues, but he knows how he will: “I intend to listen to the man who does the work — the farmer.” The 69-year-old former Prince Edward Island dairy and seed potato farmer and former solicitor

Livestock, Markets

Japan, White House rule out re-opening TPP pact

By GFM Network News, Reuters November 10, 2015

Reuters — Japan and the Obama administration on Tuesday rejected calls from some U.S. lawmakers to consider re-opening a Pacific trade deal and said any renegotiation attempt could scupper the whole pact. “Renegotiation is not an option,” Caroline Atkinson, Obama’s deputy national security adviser for international economics, said on a call hosted by the Atlantic

Livestock

Canada’s new ag minister pledges to listen to farmers

By Allan Dawson, GFM Network News November 10, 2015

Manitoba Co-operator – After just six days as Canada’s new agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay hasn’t taken a position on a number of agricultural issues, but he knows how he will: “I intend to listen to the man that does the work — the farmer.” The 69-year-old former Prince Edward Island dairy and seed potato farmer

Livestock, Markets

MacAulay favours TPP deal, poised for trade fight with U.S.

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel November 10, 2015

Winnipeg | Reuters –– Canada’s new agriculture minister said Tuesday he likely will support the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiated by the previous government, and is inclined to retaliate against the U.S. over a long-standing meat-labeling dispute. The Liberal government, elected last month, has not taken a firm position yet on whether it will support TPP, which

Crops, Markets

Flax exports up after dry spell, prices stay soft

By GFM Network News, Jade Markus November 9, 2015

CNS Canada — Western Canadian flax producers have seen a decline in prices, due in part to weak exports — but the most recent data from the Canadian Grain Commission show a dramatic increase in sales. “Prices have definitely come down, we know that,” said Don Kerr, president at the Flax Council of Canada in

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White House may have to renegotiate on TPP, senator says

By GFM Network News, Reuters November 6, 2015

Washington | Reuters –– A key U.S. senator said on Friday the Obama administration may have to renegotiate parts of a Pacific trade pact, heralding a tough battle to win support in Congress. The administration notified lawmakers Thursday it plans to sign the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership, starting a countdown to a congressional vote that could

Daily Network News

Record large Canadian wheat and canola crops: Statistics Canada

CFIA updates plant protection regulations

U.S. grains: Corn, wheat ease after gains driven by Black Sea jitters

Tag Archives TPP

Conservatives call on Liberals to move forward on TPP

Que. banks, funds boost stake in Agropur

Federal government reviews TPP compensation to dairy sector

Is importing milk better for the environment?

Canada’s new ag minister pledges to listen to farmers

Japan, White House rule out re-opening TPP pact

Canada’s new ag minister pledges to listen to farmers

MacAulay favours TPP deal, poised for trade fight with U.S.

Flax exports up after dry spell, prices stay soft

White House may have to renegotiate on TPP, senator says

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