Another Canadian ag organization has come out against Bill C-282.
The legislation, which is currently in committee stage in the senate, aims to remove supply management from future trade negotiations.
Telling potential trading partners that something is off the table before negotiations even begin isn’t a recipe for success, Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) says.
“Restricting Canada’s negotiating flexibility now could jeopardize these vital relationships, especially with the CUSMA review set for 2026,” the organization told Farms.com in an emailed statement. “Bill C-282 risks closing doors to key markets, undermining the competitiveness of Canadian grain farmers, and weakening Canada's ability to fully participate in the global economy."