Bloc blames Liberals for delaying bill to end supply management concessions

The Bloc Québécois private member's bill has broad political support, but some trade analysts say it could hamper future trade negotiations.

Bloc Québécois MP Louis Plamondon's, left, private member's bill has been referred to the House Committee on International Trade since March, but the committee, chaired by Liberal MP Judy Sgro, middle, has yet to conduct a study on the bill. The bill had the backing of International Trade Minister Mary Ng, right, and the Liberal Party at second reading. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and file photograph

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BY NEIL MOSS

May 26, 2021

The Bloc Québécois are accusing the Liberals of delaying a private member's bill that would bar trade negotiators from being able to make supply management concessions in future trade talks even as the bill has received broad support. Bill C-216, which was introduced by Bloc MP Louis Plamondon (B...

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