Jill Hobbs

Agricultural economist and professor at the University of Saskatchewan. Interested in consumer food decisions, agri-food supply chains and food policy.

[Trevor Tombe @trevortombe]

They are larger in Canada. Most states in the US have adopted 'Universal License Recognition' (if you have a license in one place then you're automatically good to go). We don't have that here, though ON's 'as of right's exemption (new in 2023) is a baby step in that direction.

And for regs generally, the federal government is far more powerful there and influences rules through their commerce clause in a way Canada does have. So a bit more uniformity in rules.

But not perfect. There are interstate frictions too. They're just bigger in Canada.

[Agri-Food Econ Sys @AgriFoodEcon]

Listen to Al Mussell speaking with Bruce Cochrane about US tariffs and Canadian agri-food on Farmscape earlier today https://t.co/8vv1qCZhCI

[Canadian Agricultural Economics Society (CAES) @CAES_AgEcon]

🚨Due tomorrow: We invite you to participate in the 2025 #CAES/SCAÉ Annual Meeting at the 59th CEA Annual Meeting in Montreal from May 29th to May 31st, 2025. Abstract deadline: Feb. 14th, 2025.

Please share widely! For detail, see:

https://t.co/Tz2E4vdxqS

[USask AgBio @agbiousask]

Congratulations to Lampros Maros who successfully defended his PhD thesis on January 27, 2025!

“Three Essays on Economics of Canadian Wheat Genetic Improvement”

Supervised by Dr. Richard Gray.

[Canadian Agricultural Economics Society (CAES) @CAES_AgEcon]

Call for Submissions: We invite you to participate in the 2025 #CAES/SCAÉ Annual Meeting, to be held in conjunction with the 59th CEA Annual Meeting in Montreal from May 29th - May 31st, 2025. Abstract deadline: Feb. 14th, 2025. For detail, see:
https://t.co/c9IjmhZtRz

[Al Mussell @AlMussell]

Canadian Agri-food is highly vulnerable to US tariffs. But so is the US. Learn more at https://t.co/UaOhT0pO3R

[Trevor Tombe @trevortombe]

Based on the now-published list of Canada's retaliatory tariffs (https://t.co/1ExQ4arBwP), I estimate that the bulk (~2/3) are on final consumer items. Food and beverages is roughly 1/3 of total. #cdnecon

[Trevor Tombe @trevortombe]

Which exporting states are most impacted by Canada's initial tariff retaliation of 25% on exports totaling $30 billion? Here is my initial estimate. #cdnecon

[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

Hi Canadian neighbors,🇨🇦
We also have Canadian products here in Nuuk - Greenland.🇬🇱
From today, we will begin to buy some your
products.

#standwithcanada 🇨🇦 stay strong!

[Riley Donovan @valdombre]

"Buy Canadian Instead" signs going up in BC Liquor stores

[Trevor Tombe @trevortombe]

While retaliation is not yet known, if Canada matches the tariffs levied by the U.S. (similar rates and items), then aggregate consumer prices in Canada would rise by roughly 4.1%. Here's what the most affected consumer items would be. Will update when details known. #cdnecon

[Trevor Tombe @trevortombe]

Quick calcs: U.S. tariff is on 80% of #cdnecon exports (not on services), trade-weighted average rate of 15% (25% goods; 10% energy).

If U.S. demand falls in proportion to the tariff (to illustrate), then that's a $160 billion hit ($100b direct + $60b upstream), ~3% of total.

[Canadian Agricultural Economics Society (CAES) @CAES_AgEcon]

Session on food price inflation and supply chains at the 15th Canadian Agri-food Policy Conference. #2025CAPC #CAES Chair: Steve Duff. Speakers: Jose Nuno-Ledesma, Jill Hobbs, Scott Biden, Mike von Massow

[Canadian Agricultural Economics Society (CAES) @CAES_AgEcon]

Risk management session at the CAES Agrifood Policy Conference #2025CAPC #CAES. Speakers: Alan Ker, Peter Slade @PeteSlade , Steve Duff. Chair: Derek Brewin @DerekBrewin

[Canadian Agricultural Economics Society (CAES) @CAES_AgEcon]

Trade session at the 15th Canadian Agrifood Policy Conference #2025CAPC #CAES Speakers: William Kerr, Clark Lundberg, Matt Smith. Chair: Samuel Bonti-Ankomah

[Marg Zafiriou @MZafiriou]

Bill Kerr advises what Canada can do in response to Trump's 25% tariffs at @CAES_AgEcon #CAPC2025 policy conference 1 resource well our negotiators 2 build & use political connections 3 Use but consider carefully retaliation and 4 Make sure our BRM programs are fit for purpose

[Trevor Tombe @trevortombe]

Thrilled this recent paper is conditionally accepted. Always a good email to receive! 😁🤓🎉

If you're interested in CTaxes and food prices, check it out 👇

[Francisco Ribeiro @fraveris]

Jef Bourgeau

[The Tower of London @TowerOfLondon]

🌺 Opening tonight! 🌺 Poppy Fields at the @toweroflondon is a sound and light show featuring artwork reflecting on the First World War and Second World War that will transform the architecture of the iconic Tower buildings 🏰

🗓️08-16 November 2024
🎟️ https://t.co/Cl6rjTeYlK

[Canadian Agricultural Economics Society (CAES) @CAES_AgEcon]

2024 #CJAE Special Issue In Honor of the Late Dr. James Rude: This special issue is dedicated to the memory of Dr. James Rude who passed away in 2022. His impact on research in Canadian agriculture is enduring, and these papers are inspired by his work.
https://t.co/74TdW7KGAc