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GLOBAL vs. LOCAl
Global Agri-Food Trade vs. Local Self-Sufficiency
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The Agri-Food trading relationship between Canada, the United States and Mexico has been integrated for many years. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in July 2020.
The Agri-Food trading relationship between Canada, the United States and Mexico has been integrated for many years. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in July 2020.
However, there are concerns that actions of the current administration of the United States will significantly change that relationship moving forward, with the threat of a trade war looming. Examine the resources at your table. Consider the benefits and the drawbacks of having such an integrated agro-food trading relationship with the U.S. and the world.
However, there are concerns that actions of the current administration of the United States will significantly change that relationship moving forward, with the threat of a trade war looming. Examine the resources at your table. Consider the benefits and the drawbacks of having such an integrated agro-food trading relationship with the U.S. and the world.
Should Canadians focus on the global trade of agri-foods, or should we look towards shifting our focus to supporting locally sourced agri-foods and reducing our reliance on trade with our historically close international partners?
Should Canadians focus on the global trade of agri-foods, or should we look towards shifting our focus to supporting locally sourced agri-foods and reducing our reliance on trade with our historically close international partners?
THE PROS
THE PROS
Canada should continue to bolster our global agri-food trade
Canada should continue to bolster our global agri-food trade
Canada produces many food sources for both local use and for export. Review the map, statistics, and videos below to see how Canada benefits from participating in global agri-food trade.
Canada produces many food sources for both local use and for export. Review the map, statistics, and videos below to see how Canada benefits from participating in global agri-food trade.
THE CONS
THE CONS
Canada's dependence on global agri-food trade is harmful. We need to focus on more self-sustainaibility by supporting locally produced foods.
Canada's dependence on global agri-food trade is harmful. We need to focus on more self-sustainaibility by supporting locally produced foods.
WHICH COUNTRIES CAN SUSTAIN THEIR OWN FOOD SUPPLY WITHOUT RELYING ON AGRI-FOOD TRADING PARTNERS?
WHICH COUNTRIES WOULD NOT CURRENTLY SURVIVE WITHOUT GLOBAL AGRI-FOOD TRADING PARTNERS?
The Global Supermarket.pdfTHE GLOBAL SUPERMARKET
THE GLOBAL SUPERMARKET
The global supermarket. (2014). Food Industry. Markham, ON: Rubicon Publishing Inc.
Does Your Food Need a Passport.pdfDoes your food need a passport?
Does your food need a passport?
Does your food need a passport? (2014). Food Industry. Markham, ON: Rubicon Publishing Inc.
The following websites will help you discover what's in season in Ontario, where to find local farms, and where to buy local products through farmers' markets.
The following websites will help you discover what's in season in Ontario, where to find local farms, and where to buy local products through farmers' markets.
What's in season in Ontario
What's in season in Ontario
Look for farms close to us
Look for farms close to us
Local farmers' markets
Local farmers' markets
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