The industry must change to be sustainable, says the chair of Ontario Pork. And, with governments coming on side, it must speak with a more united voice
by WILMA JEFFRAY
The underlying economic fundamentals of the pork industry have changed long-term.
The Canadian dollar will remain high against its American counterpart because of the massive borrowings undertaken by the U.S. Treasury, along with Canada’s status as an oil-producing country. At present, the Canadian dollar is strong and producers here are suffering markedly more than U.S. producers have for over three years. The surviving industry must be prepared to deal with this reality.