By: Ruolan Ma The controversy of Canada’s dairy market protectionism never ceases to spark debate in both domestic and international societies. Achieved through the supply management system, the protectionist barrier of Canada’s dairy industry is blamed for the high price of dairy products and diplomatic spats with trade partners, such as the United States. The…
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Milking Canadians: The Consumer Costs of Supply Management in the Dairy Industry
Connor Colvin Canadians pay more for dairy products than residents of almost any other developed country in the world. They shell out significantly more, for example, for milk, cheese, and butter than the United States. According to a report by the International Dairy Foods Association, dairy prices in Canada have increased by 59 per cent…
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