105 jack gellner and brian rattray policy developments in canadian agriculture since 1986 introduction with the implementation of uruguay round agreement on agri culture 1995 shifted toward reduced levels support to increased market orientation shift was reflected a number important changes from commodity price whole farm income stabilization decreased use subsidies for inputs enhanced investment diversification new emphasis cost sharing measures at same time federal provincial governments were concerned deficit reduction mandate reduce deficits had major influences agricultural safety net policies mid 1990s memo randum understanding mou negotiated provided management framework allocation funds its budget govern ment dramatically over 1 billion early 600 million 1997 98 106 nafta report card overview focus government spending is shifting non trade distorting or green programs as defined by world organization wto agree particular
