BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan wanted to form the largest barrier-free trading block in Canada. They almost made it.
They got together to expand and enhance the Canada-wide agreement we previously discussed (see Blog AIT To the Rescue! ).
They built a nice website for the New West Partnership Trade Agreement:
They negotiated and ratified a new trade agreement between their 3 provinces.
Then they choked.
Under Part V of the Agreement, Section K for AB, Section N for BC, and Section P for SK, each province opted out of free trade from poultry, eggs, and dairy.
We want free trade and co-operation for most things, but Whooooa! Hold it right there, SM is sacred. No free trade for SM products.
The lobbyists for SM won again.
Better luck next time, Canadians.
A blog to communicate, discuss, and advocate for the civil rights and important role Small Flock Poultry Farmers can play (and should play) in Canadian Society. Small Flockers are on the side of justice & truth, and against privilege & power. Unfortunately, the more we compromise with privilege and power, the more we reduce the capacity for truth and justice.
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