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Feds fulfilling promises key to supply management surviving TPP

Ongoing industry talks with federal government providing clarity, say industry insiders

By Alex Binkley March 15, 2016

The supply-managed sector can survive the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership if the federal government makes good on promises to control mislabelled imports and provide financial compensation. Robin Horel, president and CEO, Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors Council, told the Senate agriculture committee the industry has been in talks with federal officials about border controls and programs

A town square in Aguas Calientes, near Machu Picchu in southern Peru. (CIA.gov)

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Peru lifts trade barriers to U.S. beef

By GFM Network News, Reuters March 14, 2016

Washington, D.C. | Reuters — Peru has agreed to lift its remaining safety barriers to U.S. beef exports, further opening one of the fastest-growing markets in Latin America to U.S. ranchers, Obama administration officials said Monday. U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the agreement with Lima will remove certification requirements

Bill Uruski speaks to producers during Manitoba Turkey Producers’ annual general meeting in Winnipeg.

Livestock, Poultry

Turkey producers brace for TPP

Canadian turkey processors could export dark meat to Mexico under TPP,  but would have to overcome U.S. entrenchment first

By Shannon VanRaes March 14, 2016

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) loomed large last week, as the Manitoba Turkey Producers gathered in Winnipeg for its annual general meeting. “This is the most significant and serious issue that we as turkey farmers will be facing in the coming years,” said chairman Bill Uruski. Calvin McBain of the Turkey Farmers of Canada said when

Comment, Dairy cattle, Poultry

The TPP attacks democracy and supply management

Increasing imports of U.S. milk would be blended with Canadian product

By Jan Slomp February 29, 2016

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is designed to entrench the interests of foreign corporations at the expense of our sovereignty and democratic processes. Its Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism gives foreign corporations the right to sue our government if they believe future profits will be reduced as a result of democratically enacted measures. ISDS puts

Livestock

Poultry farmers still need answers on TPP impact

Producers are hopeful Canadian consumers will continue to buy their products

By Alex Binkley February 23, 2016

Although they’ll have to cope with significantly increased imports if Canada ratifies the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, Canadian egg, chicken and turkey farmers aren’t calling foul over the extra fowl. Instead they plan to encourage consumers to shop Canadian because the domestic products don’t cost much more, they come from smaller farms and they are

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Agropur eyes further U.S. acquisitions

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel February 10, 2016

Reuters — Canada’s second-biggest dairy, Agropur Co-operative, said it is looking to grow in the U.S., possibly through acquisitions, in the face of an expected erosion of its market share at home due to recent international trade deals. Agropur, whose brands include Iogo yogurt and Oka cheese, and larger rival Saputo have already built U.S.

Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, at the news conference for the TPP’s signing in Auckland, explains Canada’s plans for public consultations and parliamentary hearings on the deal. (New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade via YouTube)

Livestock, Markets

Canada signs Trans-Pacific Partnership

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 3, 2016

Trade ministers from the 12 countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership have signed their trade agreement, committing them to take the deal to their home governments for review and/or approval. The deal, which Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland signed on Canada’s behalf on Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand, is expected to see tariffs on Canadian products in

Livestock

Canada to sign TPP, but undecided on ratification

By David Ljunggren, GFM Network News January 25, 2016

Ottawa | Reuters –– Canada’s new Liberal government will take the “technical step” of signing a 12-nation trade deal next week but has not yet decided whether to formally ratify the agreement, Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday. Canada is one of 12 nations that initialed the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in early October after years

Livestock, Markets

New Zealand to host TPP signing Feb. 4

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 21, 2016

New Zealand plans to host the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact by its 12 member nations on Feb. 4. The country’s trade minister, Todd McClay, confirmed in a statement Thursday that New Zealand has issued invitations to TPP ministers to sign the agreement in Auckland, marking the end of negotiations. Signing the deal

News

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.

Daily Network News

Canadian alpacas impress American judge at Agribition

U.S. grains: Chicago grains firm as traders gauge China purchases

U.S. livestock: Futures rally ahead of U.S. Thanksgiving

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