Beattie’s Trade Talk Sparks Debate on Canada’s Farm Protections
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce chief Perrin Beatty urged Prime Minister Harper to grant WTO negotiators more leeway to relax dairy poultry and eggs tariffs to win a new trade deal. Critics warn such moves threaten supply management and safety standards, risking jobs and prices while consumers face higher imports.
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Canadians and Americans choose bottled water over tap
In a humorous reflection on cross border wit, the piece cites Los Angeles Times data noting Americans spent 16.8 billion on bottled water last year, while a Statistics Canada survey finds three of ten Canadian households drink bottled water. The author contrasts brands, costs, and perceptions, ending with a quip about Einstein.
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Statistics Canada
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