Canadian Wheat Board critics used to complain
bitterly about the activities and performance of the
board and then turn around and say "but we want
to keep it".
It is much the same with variety regulation.
Instead of saying just end it and bring in a U.S.
style system with much less federal government
regulation, they say to keep it in the belief that it
helps get premiums in export markets.
They ignore increased costs and reduced
incentive for development and introduction of new
varieties.
Sounds like the old wheat board debate all over
again.
bitterly about the activities and performance of the
board and then turn around and say "but we want
to keep it".
It is much the same with variety regulation.
Instead of saying just end it and bring in a U.S.
style system with much less federal government
regulation, they say to keep it in the belief that it
helps get premiums in export markets.
They ignore increased costs and reduced
incentive for development and introduction of new
varieties.
Sounds like the old wheat board debate all over
again.