Canada’s dairy industry is one of the most protected sectors of the Canadian economy. But is that protection holding the industry back?
While Canada’s dairy sector has long benefited from policies designed to protect farmers and maintain stable prices, critics argue that these measures are limiting competition, innovation, and opportunities for growth. As dairy industries in other countries become more competitive, Canada’s risks falling further behind.
What is holding Canada’s dairy industry back? And can Canada find a better balance between protecting producers and encouraging a more competitive, dynamic sector?
This week, Sylvain Charlebois, professor and researcher of food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University and former dean of its Faculty of Management, joins MLI’s Peter Copeland on Inside Policy Talks to discuss the challenges facing Canada’s dairy industry, the weaknesses of the current system, and how protectionist measures like fair pricing may be limiting its potential.
