Canadian farms under supply management, mainly dairy, poultry, and egg producers, vigorously defend the system not because it serves the broader interests of Canadians, but purely out of self-interest. The policy's production quotas, sky-high import tariffs, and artificially elevated prices guarantee them secure, above-market profits while shielding them from global competition. Their fierce advocacy is driven by the threat of lost income in an open market, even as it forces Canadian consumers to pay higher prices for these essentials than people in most other countries. The system is rigged to their advantage, not yours. They are well aware of this. That is why they spend so many resources defending it.