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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Director/Professor, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University.

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"Canadians have chosen pain over prosperity. Most don’t realize it yet, but that’s the path they’ve taken. Turning our backs on the most powerful economy in history is beyond comprehension—and it will make things even more challenging for our farmers and Canada’s agri-food sector." Listen to the Food Professor Podcast below...

"Canadians have chosen pain over prosperity. Most don’t realize it yet, but that’s the path they’ve taken. Turning our backs on the most powerful economy in history is beyond comprehension—and it will make things even more challenging for our farmers and Canada’s agri-food sector." Listen to the Food Professor Podcast below...

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Dominic LeBlanc faced questions from the American media that he would never face in Canada—and it was painful to watch.

Dominic LeBlanc faced questions from the American media that he would never face in Canada—and it was painful to watch.

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323,624 views • 3 days ago

"If we took a moment to fully understand what President Trump is trying to accomplish, Canada might pursue a very different CUSMA strategy. We're not even trying. Tariffs may not have rebuilt America’s food-manufacturing sector yet, but they have forced manufacturers to adapt to higher input costs and become more productive. U.S. food manufacturing is now more productive than it was 18 months ago, while Canada is moving in the opposite direction—and that is not good for our food security."

"If we took a moment to fully understand what President Trump is trying to accomplish, Canada might pursue a very different CUSMA strategy. We're not even trying. Tariffs may not have rebuilt America’s food-manufacturing sector yet, but they have forced manufacturers to adapt to higher input costs and become more productive. U.S. food manufacturing is now more productive than it was 18 months ago, while Canada is moving in the opposite direction—and that is not good for our food security."

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41,184 views • 1 day ago

"Dairy farmers are smart, and they know how to influence politicians. But the Canadian public is beginning to realize that something doesn’t add up: the sector is protected and subsidized, yet milk is still being dumped without proper public disclosure or accountability."

"Dairy farmers are smart, and they know how to influence politicians. But the Canadian public is beginning to realize that something doesn’t add up: the sector is protected and subsidized, yet milk is still being dumped without proper public disclosure or accountability."

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74,649 views • 6 days ago

This was the most honest and forthright conversation about CUSMA—and what Canada needs to do—that I’ve heard in a long time. It should have happened at least 12 months ago, if not sooner. “Donald Trump, with all his flaws, is smart...He has cornered Canada ahead of the August 19 deadline.”

This was the most honest and forthright conversation about CUSMA—and what Canada needs to do—that I’ve heard in a long time. It should have happened at least 12 months ago, if not sooner. “Donald Trump, with all his flaws, is smart...He has cornered Canada ahead of the August 19 deadline.”

The Food Professor

214,853 views • 19 days ago

I teach in the U.S. from time to time. Been told by some influential people there to tell my Canadian friends to pay close attention to what Scott Bessent says — not Lutnik, not even Trump. This is Bessent on ABC today, speaking about CUSMA.

I teach in the U.S. from time to time. Been told by some influential people there to tell my Canadian friends to pay close attention to what Scott Bessent says — not Lutnik, not even Trump. This is Bessent on ABC today, speaking about CUSMA.

The Food Professor

1,218,972 views • 7 months ago

"Canadian dairy farmers have had their cake and eaten it too. They receive compensation from Ottawa and benefit from significant market protection. Canada promised to allow more American dairy products into the country but failed to provide meaningful market access. It also promised to eliminate Class 7, only to replace it with a similar mechanism, while surplus milk continues to be dumped. The industry needs to cut the bullshit and be honest with Canadians."

"Canadian dairy farmers have had their cake and eaten it too. They receive compensation from Ottawa and benefit from significant market protection. Canada promised to allow more American dairy products into the country but failed to provide meaningful market access. It also promised to eliminate Class 7, only to replace it with a similar mechanism, while surplus milk continues to be dumped. The industry needs to cut the bullshit and be honest with Canadians."

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40,464 views • 8 days ago

"There is no trade war with the United States. It's pure nonsense. The U.S. administration has simply concluded that globalization is a failed policy and is now implementing protectionist trade measures against nearly every country in the world. The term “war” merely serves a convenient political purpose for Ottawa."

"There is no trade war with the United States. It's pure nonsense. The U.S. administration has simply concluded that globalization is a failed policy and is now implementing protectionist trade measures against nearly every country in the world. The term “war” merely serves a convenient political purpose for Ottawa."

The Food Professor

134,939 views • 29 days ago

"Quite frankly, our dairy sector deserves to be challenged by the Americans and President Trump. For decades, our dairy boards have defended the status quo, breached trade commitments, overseen the dumping of milk, and refused to acknowledge that supply management is anything less than perfect."

"Quite frankly, our dairy sector deserves to be challenged by the Americans and President Trump. For decades, our dairy boards have defended the status quo, breached trade commitments, overseen the dumping of milk, and refused to acknowledge that supply management is anything less than perfect."

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32,550 views • 9 days ago

"The entire controversy surrounding the Gordie Howe Bridge would likely never have happened had Canada maintained a strong relationship with the U.S. Prime Minister Carney made matters worse by misleading Canadians about the changes to the agreement. We should be thankful to Bloomberg, an American media outlet, for revealing that Carney had once again made concessions to the Americans."

"The entire controversy surrounding the Gordie Howe Bridge would likely never have happened had Canada maintained a strong relationship with the U.S. Prime Minister Carney made matters worse by misleading Canadians about the changes to the agreement. We should be thankful to Bloomberg, an American media outlet, for revealing that Carney had once again made concessions to the Americans."

The Food Professor

98,175 views • 28 days ago

"Tim Hortons seems nervous. Why issue two press releases in one week just to announce new restaurant openings, while avoiding the real issues consumers keep talking about: quality and menu design? Dunkin’ Donuts’ comeback is clearly getting their attention."

"Tim Hortons seems nervous. Why issue two press releases in one week just to announce new restaurant openings, while avoiding the real issues consumers keep talking about: quality and menu design? Dunkin’ Donuts’ comeback is clearly getting their attention."

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288,420 views • 3 months ago

"Pour les négociations du 19 août, le Canada est coincé, surtout sur la gestion de l’offre. Toute concession forcerait Ottawa à enfreindre l’une de ses propres lois, tout en mettant à dos le Québec et l’Ontario. Comble de l’ironie, l’ancien président des Producteurs de lait du Québec, Daniel Gobeil, est maintenant candidat libéral fédéral dans Chicoutimi–Le Fjord. Tout cela aurait pu être évité."

"Pour les négociations du 19 août, le Canada est coincé, surtout sur la gestion de l’offre. Toute concession forcerait Ottawa à enfreindre l’une de ses propres lois, tout en mettant à dos le Québec et l’Ontario. Comble de l’ironie, l’ancien président des Producteurs de lait du Québec, Daniel Gobeil, est maintenant candidat libéral fédéral dans Chicoutimi–Le Fjord. Tout cela aurait pu être évité."

The Food Professor

40,147 views • 13 days ago

"Canada isn’t attracting new grocers because the country is generating very little new wealth. Why would anyone invest here? The government’s role is to create the conditions that encourage private investment. PM Carney understands that—which may explain why much of his own wealth is reportedly held outside Canada."

"Canada isn’t attracting new grocers because the country is generating very little new wealth. Why would anyone invest here? The government’s role is to create the conditions that encourage private investment. PM Carney understands that—which may explain why much of his own wealth is reportedly held outside Canada."

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72,999 views • 1 month ago

"On apprenait hier qu’Ottawa pourrait permettre à davantage de protéines laitières américaines d’entrer sur le marché canadien. Cette concession enfreindrait une loi adoptée par Ottawa l’an dernier pour protéger la gestion de l’offre et limiter l’accès au marché canadien. Les Américains veulent vendre davantage de protéines laitières à nos transformateurs, ce qui permettrait à Saputo, Agropur et Lactalis de réduire leurs coûts. Mais soyons réalistes : les consommateurs, eux, ne verront probablement jamais la différence à l’épicerie."

"On apprenait hier qu’Ottawa pourrait permettre à davantage de protéines laitières américaines d’entrer sur le marché canadien. Cette concession enfreindrait une loi adoptée par Ottawa l’an dernier pour protéger la gestion de l’offre et limiter l’accès au marché canadien. Les Américains veulent vendre davantage de protéines laitières à nos transformateurs, ce qui permettrait à Saputo, Agropur et Lactalis de réduire leurs coûts. Mais soyons réalistes : les consommateurs, eux, ne verront probablement jamais la différence à l’épicerie."

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49,293 views • 20 days ago

"It is likely that bans on American liquor in Canada violated CUSMA. So when Canadians claim that only the Americans are breaking the rules, the argument rings hollow."

"It is likely that bans on American liquor in Canada violated CUSMA. So when Canadians claim that only the Americans are breaking the rules, the argument rings hollow."

The Food Professor

78,210 views • 1 month ago

I’m no fan of Secretary Howard Lutnik, not even remotely. That said, his assessment of the Canada–U.S. relationship is spot on. PM Carney’s current tone toward China is exceptionally risky.

I’m no fan of Secretary Howard Lutnik, not even remotely. That said, his assessment of the Canada–U.S. relationship is spot on. PM Carney’s current tone toward China is exceptionally risky.

The Food Professor

369,187 views • 7 months ago

"I’m astounded that Ottawa isn't pointing out that Canada has experienced much higher food inflation than the United States, even with a tariff-happy president in the White House. The explanation is simple: exporters to the U.S. are largely “eating” Trump’s tariffs. As a result, American consumers aren’t bearing as much of the cost as Canadians may assume. So the 50% tariffs taking effect August 19 on Canadian dairy products and liquor will therefore be absorbed largely by Canadian companies—not American consumers."

"I’m astounded that Ottawa isn't pointing out that Canada has experienced much higher food inflation than the United States, even with a tariff-happy president in the White House. The explanation is simple: exporters to the U.S. are largely “eating” Trump’s tariffs. As a result, American consumers aren’t bearing as much of the cost as Canadians may assume. So the 50% tariffs taking effect August 19 on Canadian dairy products and liquor will therefore be absorbed largely by Canadian companies—not American consumers."

The Food Professor

49,033 views • 27 days ago

Gordie Howe Bridge. Looks like PM Carney ultimately conceded, and President Trump got much of what he wanted. Here's U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra on The Food Professor Podcast explaining why Canada ultimately had to make concessions.

Gordie Howe Bridge. Looks like PM Carney ultimately conceded, and President Trump got much of what he wanted. Here's U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra on The Food Professor Podcast explaining why Canada ultimately had to make concessions.

The Food Professor

80,810 views • 1 month ago

"Trump clearly forced Carney to concede on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, but the most important takeaway is that the bridge is finally opening on July 27. That's welcome news for North American agri-food trade: roughly 25% of all Canada–U.S. agri-food trade moves through the Detroit–Windsor corridor. Faster, more reliable border crossings should benefit producers, processors, retailers, and consumers on both sides of the border."

"Trump clearly forced Carney to concede on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, but the most important takeaway is that the bridge is finally opening on July 27. That's welcome news for North American agri-food trade: roughly 25% of all Canada–U.S. agri-food trade moves through the Detroit–Windsor corridor. Faster, more reliable border crossings should benefit producers, processors, retailers, and consumers on both sides of the border."

The Food Professor

76,879 views • 1 month ago

“Right now, 90% of Canadians are hearing only one side of almost every food-related story—especially when it involves policies implemented by Ottawa: carbon pricing, supply management, the GST holiday on food, and even the Gordie Howe Bridge. That’s why I’m speaking out.”

“Right now, 90% of Canadians are hearing only one side of almost every food-related story—especially when it involves policies implemented by Ottawa: carbon pricing, supply management, the GST holiday on food, and even the Gordie Howe Bridge. That’s why I’m speaking out.”

The Food Professor

49,929 views • 1 month ago

"Twenty-five years ago, I was virtually alone in Canada in advocating for supply management reform, particularly in the dairy sector. Today, a growing number of Canadians recognize that we can do better. We are losing dairy farms despite supply management, while global demand for Canadian food—and Canadian dairy proteins—continues to grow. We should be expanding our dairy sector, not managing its decline."

"Twenty-five years ago, I was virtually alone in Canada in advocating for supply management reform, particularly in the dairy sector. Today, a growing number of Canadians recognize that we can do better. We are losing dairy farms despite supply management, while global demand for Canadian food—and Canadian dairy proteins—continues to grow. We should be expanding our dairy sector, not managing its decline."

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49,014 views • 1 month ago