The goals are noble, but the budget is small and the policy is painfully short on detail and strategy
Ottawa has offered its first food policy in our country’s history. Beyond that achievement, the actual document does not offer much for our agri-food sector to celebrate.
The strict rules could mean the black market will explode. And they will almost certainly mean that industry will defy regulations
In 2015, the Liberals were trying to convince Canadians that legalizing cannabis would make our country a leader in the field. Given how strict the rules on edible cannabis products will be, it seems the Liberals are the ones who need convincing.
But will Canadian consumers respond to grocers’ invitations to save the planet?
Metro and Loblaws have launched initiatives to reduce the amount of packaging being used in the food industry. It’s a matter of time before Sobeys delivers as well. But will consumers respond to our grocers’ environmental ambitions? For now, the jury is out.
Mexico has almost 130 million people, yet we’ve barely tapped into that market over the years
Mexico has almost 130 million people, yet we’ve barely tapped into that market over the years
The fundamental problem causing Canada’s health-care scarcity is a lack of private spending
The fundamental problem causing Canada’s health-care scarcity is a lack of private spending
It's not a scarcity issue, it's about knowledge and access. We have the means to fix that, in Canada and globally
It’s not a scarcity issue, it’s about knowledge and access. We have the means to fix that, in Canada and globally
The user rates of food delivery apps reached record levels in May 2019 and are likely to expand after 2021
User rates for food delivery apps are much higher west of Quebec, but the number of app users may peak over the next year, only to begin increasing again in 2022 due to more access and a larger demographic inclined to use apps.
Unless you intend to grow cannabis in a greenhouse, it’s close to impossible to get capital from investors. It’s time Canadian investors showed some patience
Unless you intend to grow cannabis in a greenhouse, it’s close to impossible to get capital from investors. It’s time Canadian investors showed some patience
With the help of the new food guide, Canadians are looking differently at protein sources. That doesn't mean beef is doomed, but it will have to adapt
With the help of the new food guide, Canadians are looking differently at protein sources. That doesn’t mean beef is doomed, but it will have to adapt
Consumers are increasingly adamant that convenience can't come at the cost of the environment or our health
Consumers are increasingly adamant that convenience can’t come at the cost of the environment or our health