This article was a surprise, as the Globe and Mail has not been known for its balance around the issue of Supply Management in the past. True, it is not written by a regular Globe reporter but they did publish it and Mr.Clarke wrote a very good, pointed article about the issue of trade and reality. It got the usual snarky, ideological comments but still the readers of this newspaper got some balance. It is worth the read and more. -CG
PETER CLARKE
Canadians care about their dairy supply, not Economics 101
PETER CLARKE
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Canada’s system of supply management for its dairy, poultry and egg sectors has been getting a lot of attention in the business press over the past few months. Ongoing trade negotiations have prompted some pundits to argue that local poultry, egg and dairy farmers stand between us and final deals.
The point of disbelief arrived when two economists from the Fraser Institute, known for promoting the power and good judgment of unfettered free markets, argued against supply management, all in the name of low income households. The C.D. Howe Institute also offered similar positions, suggesting they know better than average Canadians about what is good for them. see complete article at: Canadians Care About Their Dairy Supply not Economics 1o1-The Globe and Mail
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