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Chris Marginet

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This chart below says it all. Canada’s dairy sector is uncompetitive by global standards—and we all pay for it.

This is the cost of dairy supply management. Same decade. Same product. Two price systems. One moves with markets. One sends Canadians the bill.

FoodProfessor's tweet image. This is the cost of dairy supply management.

Same decade. Same product.

Two price systems.

One moves with markets.

One sends Canadians the bill.


Nice view from the top of the bin

marginetmlc's tweet image. Nice view from the top of the bin

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“With many counter-tariffs gone, it’s time for Ottawa to stop playing politics and start telling Canadians the truth — the tariff narrative no longer matches economic reality.” Elbows Up, Food Prices Up — Until Ottawa Quietly Backed Down Bloomberg reported this week that…

FoodProfessor's tweet image. “With many counter-tariffs gone, it’s time for Ottawa to stop playing politics and start telling Canadians the truth — the tariff narrative no longer matches economic reality.”

Elbows Up, Food Prices Up — Until Ottawa Quietly Backed Down

Bloomberg reported this week that…

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Must read.

Confidential Brief to Canadians: My analysis of Mark Carney’s fiscal framework I spent Easter weekend reading and analyzing Mark Carney’s proposed fiscal framework in detail. I hold an MBA in economics and finance, and before diving into the numbers, I also consulted with a few…



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Canada now has one the highest food inflation rates amongst G7 countries...

BREAKING: Food inflation in Canada surged to 3.2% in March—up 1.9 percentage points from February—marking the largest monthly jump in decades.



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How Carney Supports Farming So Far. To help canola farmers deal with China's 100% tariffs, the government made a flashy announcement just before the election, doubling the maximum AgriStability payout from $3 million to $6 million per farm. But in reality, the extra support…

FoodProfessor's tweet image. How Carney Supports Farming So Far.

To help canola farmers deal with China's 100% tariffs, the government made a flashy announcement just before the election, doubling the maximum AgriStability payout from $3 million to $6 million per farm. But in reality, the extra support…

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Want to reward Ottawa for this? It's much harder to grow an agri-food industry when the economy is stalled.

FoodProfessor's tweet image. Want to reward Ottawa for this? 

It's much harder to grow an agri-food industry when the economy is stalled.

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Seed oil the problem? Nah. In fact...👇 Swap out butter for plant-based oils for longevity boost, study theglobeandmail.com/life/health-an… "Despite much evidence to the contrary, seed oils – which include canola, soybean, corn, sunflower, safflower & grape seed oils – have been portrayed…


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Attention Minor Hockey players! Wear your Minor Hockey jersey to any OK Tire location across Canada and scan the QR code for a chance to win $500 towards next season’s Minor Hockey fees + $1,500 for your team! #OKTire | #MinorHockey | #Grassroots

hockeymanitoba's tweet image. Attention Minor Hockey players!  

Wear your Minor Hockey jersey to any OK Tire location across Canada and scan the QR code for a chance to win $500 towards next season’s Minor Hockey fees + $1,500 for your team!  

#OKTire | #MinorHockey | #Grassroots

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Dear 'Elbows-Up' Crowd, Take a look at this chart. Signed, TFP.

Want to take a hard stance against the United States on trade? Go ahead.

FoodProfessor's tweet image. Want to take a hard stance against the United States on trade? 

Go ahead.


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Nearly 400 academics signed a letter last year supporting the carbon tax—despite multiple inaccuracies. They claimed it wouldn’t fuel inflation (it does), that most Canadians get more back than they pay (they don’t when factoring supply chain costs), and that it won’t hurt…

FoodProfessor's tweet image. Nearly 400 academics signed a letter last year supporting the carbon tax—despite multiple inaccuracies. They claimed it wouldn’t fuel inflation (it does), that most Canadians get more back than they pay (they don’t when factoring supply chain costs), and that it won’t hurt…

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Carney’s Carbon Tax Rebrand Won’t Stop Food Prices from Rising "Eliminating the consumer carbon tax is a political move, not an economic solution. The real burden remains embedded in the supply chain, compounding costs at every stage and ultimately driving up food prices for…

FoodProfessor's tweet image. Carney’s Carbon Tax Rebrand Won’t Stop Food Prices from Rising

"Eliminating the consumer carbon tax is a political move, not an economic solution. The real burden remains embedded in the supply chain, compounding costs at every stage and ultimately driving up food prices for…

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Canada triggered a tariff war with China to protect a House Of Cards with EVs. Ottawa is now scrambling to find a buyer for Northvolt’s massive battery factory in Quebec after its Swedish parent company filed for bankruptcy. Meanwhile, farmers are being hit with steep tariffs…


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Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney is unfairly taking credit for leading Canada's response to the 2008 financial crisis. globalnews.ca/news/11063086/…


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Instead of focusing on retail, it's crucial to examine wholesale prices.


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Anyone in Ontario have a fan motor for a montag air cart? Retweets appreciated #ontag


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Anyone looking for a baler to get you through harvest we’ve got one for you right here ebrandon.ca/itemview.aspx?…


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Anybody have a used Macdon drum they took off and would sell that’s not beat to shit ? FD140 RT appreciated


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