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Nov 2022
28m 35s

Monopoly 2 - Big Milk

Canadaland
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Some say that they’re a shadowy group that are the true power behind our elected officials, wielding enormous influence that they use to either benefit their friends or crush their enemies.


Others claim that they’re a bulwark against oligopolies, ensuring that rural Canada doesn’t turn into an empty, corporatized hellscape.


But what’s not up for debate is that Big Milk is a big deal.


Featured in this episode: Marlene Haley, Justin Ling, Bruce Muirhead


To learn more


“Cheddargate” by Justin Ling in Maisonneuve


“Milk mystery: As prices soar, dairy farmers plead poverty” by Ashleigh Stewart in Global News


“Critics of supply management are milking the argument” by Bruce Muirhead in Maclean’s


Credits: Arshy Mann (Host and Producer), Jordan Cornish (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer and Reporter), André Proulx (Production Coordinator)


Additional music from Audio Network


Sponsors: Douglas, Rotman, Canadian History Ehx 


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