Resilience on the Rocks: Canadian agriculture is at a critical juncture - The Environment Journal

Resilience on the Rocks: Canadian agriculture is at a critical juncture - The Environment Journal

By Jean-Michel Couture & Sajeev Mohankumar In recent years, Canada’s agriculture sector has enjoyed relatively stable conditions. But like exposed topsoil in heavy rain, this foundation is eroding. The sector now faces unprecedented turbulence requiring a fundamental rethink of risk management. Recent tariff threats from the United States mark only the latest shock, following China’s tariffs on Canadian canola and pork. These disruptions represe…