Wow- The Globe provides Balance !!

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

The Globe and Mail

Published Thursday, Jul. 25 2013, 9:33 AM EDT

Last updated Thursday, Jul. 25 2013, 11:50 AM EDT

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

Another Remembrance Day

For Dad - citygirl

TA DAAAAA!!!!!!

Hello to all my readers!!!! To-day is a special day, indeed. If Dairiblawg was a store.... we'd have a prize of some sort for ...... wait for it..... the 2000th page view!!! Even though you guys are not much in the conversation department.... you sure are pretty faithful readers. I have tried to encourage you to use the blawg as a sort of forum, however to date, no such luck. It is good to know though, that at the least, I have your attention.
The Holiday season is approaching, so I do want to wish you all a Happy, healthy, merry Christmas. -cg

Message To My Readers-Again

The first days of what looks distressingly like an early winter are here!! Like everyone else I have much to do outdoors BEFORE it gets much colder. However, with a long winter apparently facing most of us, it is time for me to re-post a topic I believe is important to this Blog. -cg

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Message To My Readers

The purpose of this blog was to 'rant' , expose political issues affecting supply management, provoke ideas, post relevant articles and editorials for all to see AND think about , to bring a slightly different perspective about consumers to light and provoke comment.

Either you agree or disagree with the content of the posts. I urge those of you with "opinions", for or against or different, to send comments to this page. Comments can be made by name or nick name or initials under the 'citygirl' tag. E-mails are then NOT made available to me or anyone else!

Any blog is only as good as it's content and readers comments are needed to make improvements, provoke discussion and task the author with re-thinking direction. Other readers have access to these comments and these can vastly expand any debate. This blog is my communication tool with you and anyone who is directed to this blog. Your comments can be a means of communicating between me and all other readers as well.

Except for the surprising lack of comments after 46 postings, readership IS doing well. I have access to a stats page that tells me how many visitors I get by the day, the week the month and a final total to date. Since the inception of 'Dairiblawg', it has had 834 visitors who have implemented 1029 page views! I thank you all.

I am sure that there are many additional ideas, issues and elements out there, that have not been addressed simply because you have not shared those with us all. I hope I will hear from you!! -cg


Note: I tested out the e-mail system and postings for anonymous users should be posted under 'citygirl'. You can use fictitious e-mail addresses if you wish. Newest stats - 55 posts, 901 visitors viewed 1364 pages - cg

Message to My Readers

The purpose of this blog was to 'rant' , expose political issues affecting supply management, provoke ideas, post relevant articles and editorials for all to see AND think about , to bring a slightly different perspective about consumers to light and provoke comment.


Either you agree or disagree with the content of the posts. I urge those of you with "opinions", for or against or different, to send comments to this page. Comments can be made by name or nick name or initials. E-mails are NOT made available to me or anyone else!


Any blog is only as good as it's content and readers comments are needed to make improvements, provoke discussion and task the author with re-thinking direction. Other readers have access to these comments and these can vastly expand any debate. This blog is my communication tool with you and anyone who is directed to this blog. Your comments can be a means of communicating between me and all other readers as well.


Except for the surprising lack of comments after 46 postings, readership IS doing well. I have access to a stats page that tells me how many visitors I get by the day, the week the month and a final total to date. Since the inception of 'Dairiblawg', it has had 834 visitors who have implemented 1029 page views! I thank you all.


I am sure that there are many additional ideas, issues and elements out there, that have not been addressed simply because you have not shared those with us all. I hope I will hear from you!! -cg