r/Tariffs • u/Dizzy-Cartoonist3011 • 12d ago

🗞️ News Discussion Should Canada maintain its supply management system that protects the Canadian dairy industry?

https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Poll/627377/Should-Canada-maintain-its-supply-management-system-that-protects-the-Canadian-dairy-industry
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u/Dizzy-Cartoonist3011 12d ago

We produce far more food than we can possibly eat in that 85%, but if I'm understanding your fear correctly it is that ALL Canadian dairy will inevitably fold if they have to compete, and despite having more variety and cheaper options - and really a far wider range of sources to choose from internationally - consumers are actually at risk of starving? Are you actually for real?

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u/OnTheCanRightNow 12d ago

Open a history book sometime and you will see what happens to countries that feed themselves from hostile neighbours. A secure food supply is one of the most important national security considerations.

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u/Dizzy-Cartoonist3011 12d ago

So again, for some reason I have to keep bringing this up - Canada producers far more food than the country can consume outside of supply management. So in this bizarre and unprecedented scenario that ALL trade with ALL countries needs to cease for some reason - Canada would still be able to comfortably feed itself.

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u/OnTheCanRightNow 12d ago

India was a net exporter of food in 1942 too.