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Senator Mary Robinson


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Canada can be an agriculture powerhouse if we meet the moment

While the country invests significantly in innovation, it lags in translating those inputs into tangible, high-quality outputs. 

opinion | BY SENATOR MARY ROBINSON | April 23, 2025

Canadians can no longer afford to be complacent

Though Canada has long maintained mutually beneficial relationships with many of our allies, the current geopolitical reality shows a turbulent road ahead with threats to our economic security and well-being. When one of every six jobs in the country is supported by Canadian exports, a foreign state that weaponizes trade is a direct threat to Canadian jobs and livelihoods.