Farmers have been faced with some tough situations in recent years as they adapt their farming practices to new technologies, regulations and trade situations, transition family farm management responsibilities, and cope with increasingly stressful situations. We’ve been tracking these trending issues and predict 2020 to be the year when Canada’s agricultural community meets these uncomfortable … Read More

COVID-19 continues to influence  all elements of society and the Canadian economy, and nowhere are the impacts more pronounced and varied than within the agri-food sector.  We will not be ‘returning to normal’ – as we largely did after epic tragedies like 911, Hurricane Katrina and others. But what will a new normal look like … Read More

COVID-19 is wreaking havoc across all elements of society, none more so than the business community. Virtually all businesses have been affected by fall-out from the pandemic. Many are facing severe financial consequences (restaurants, movie theatres, bars, malls, retail stores, recreational facilities, health clubs, etc.), while others are likely doing better than before the crisis … Read More