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Canada’s dairy, poultry and egg sectors work diligently on issues such as trade, biosecurity and food safety. We ensure that the opinions of our members are represented to and understood by key policy makers, locally, provincially, federally and internationally. We provide the Canadian and international media with valuable information about supply management in Canada.

Our Most Recent News Releases

Dairy, Poultry and Egg Farmers Reject WTO Proposal on Agriculture
December 8, 2008
Canadian dairy, poultry and egg farmers call on the Government to stand strong on its rejection of the proposals on sensitive products of the draft text on modalities published over the weekend by Crawford Falconer, Chair of the Agriculture Negotiations Committee at the World Trade Organization (WTO). [more] (.pdf)

Government Re-affirms Strong Support for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Farmers
November 20, 2008
Canada's dairy, poultry and egg farmers are very pleased the Canadian Government announced its continuing commitment to supply management during its Speech from the Throne yesterday. In the Throne Speech, the Government said it continues "strongly supporting our supply-managed sectors at home and in international negotiations." [more] (.pdf)

WTO Efforts Should Not Be Wasted: Dairy, Poultry and Egg Farmers Return From Geneva
July 31, 2008
Canada’s dairy poultry and egg industry leaders have returned from Geneva, after World Trade Organization talks broke down abruptly when countries were unable to reach agreement on special safeguard mechanisms for developing countries. [more] (.pdf)

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