Insights and Stories of Karen Briere

Apr. 2, 2025 at 10:49 am CDT

The Liberal Party today released its agriculture platform, promising to protect the sector in the face of American tariffs and keep supply management off the table in trade talks with the U.S.

By Karen Briere

Mar. 31, 2025 at 6:01 pm CDT

Alberta-based Sunterra Farms has filed notice for protection under federal bankruptcy and insolvency laws to restructure itself financially while three of its U.S. subsidiaries face mounting legal and financial woes.

By Karen Briere

Mar. 31, 2025 at 4:44 pm CDT

A full-scale review of Canadian agricultural spending should be a top priority in this time of global uncertainty, said a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

By Karen Briere

Mar. 24, 2025 at 10:23 am CDT

Ottawa has announced support for farmers affected by the Chinese tariffs.

By Karen Briere

Mar. 14, 2025 at 4:37 pm CDT

Prime minister Mark Carney has eliminated the consumer carbon tax. Just hours after he and his cabinet were sworn in March 14 and held their first meeting, he made good on his election promise to cut the price on pollution.

By Karen Briere