Senate Approves Legislation That Makes Supply Management Off-Limits in Trade Negotiations

Senate Approves Legislation That Makes Supply Management Off-Limits in Trade Negotiations
Dairy cows are seen on a farm in Saint-Valerien-de-Milton, southeast of Montreal, on Aug. 30, 2018. Christinne Muschi/Reuters
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A Bloc Québécois bill aimed at preserving Canada’s supply management system during future trade negotiations is on the verge of becoming law after receiving Senate approval.

Private member’s Bill C-202 successfully passed through both the House and the Senate on June 18, and is now pending royal assent to be officially enacted as law.