5-minute read
Un paradoxe apparent
The world food crisis.
4-minute read
Protectionism feeds food crisis – But don’t blame Canada for rising global prices
The world food crisis.
5-minute read
Crise alimentaire: le rôle du protectionnisme agricole
The world food crisis.
4-minute read
Le Canada doit réagir à la crise alimentaire
The world food crisis.
3-minute read
Il faut libérer l’agriculture canadienne
Supply management of farm products.
4-minute read
Trade barriers are tumbling down – whether we like it or not
The world food crisis.
1-minute read
The Doha Development Round and agricultural trade
It may sound counterintuitive, since countries tend to isolate themselves during difficult times, but the challenge of the current food crisis invites all nations to agree collectively to policies that promote trade. The protectionist policies of developed countries and the distorted trade rules they lead to in agriculture are the fundamental factors that prevent the adjustments in worldwide food production and distribution needed to meet increased demand from emerging countries. A freer trade environment would allow more flexibility and innovation in order to adapt to market conditions, as in any other sector or industry.
4-minute read
Agricultural protectionism fuels food crisis
The world food crisis.
4-minute read
The world can grow enough food
The world food crisis.
1-minute read
Viewpoint on the world food crisis
Long term growth in the world economy should see a continuation in the rising demand for food products. The recent food spikes have been caused primarily by a series of shorter term shocks and poor policy measures that have seen some economies benefit (Canada for example) and others suffer tremendously. The critical question is: what can be done to improve the situation?