The Government says New Zealand's now standing up for itself against Canada in an ongoing dispute over our dairy exports. 

Trade Minister Todd McClay has launched mandatory negotiations with Canada to address its failure to comply with agreements by blocking the ability for New Zealand dairy to be sold in the country. 

He told Mike Hosking an independent panel has already ruled in our favour, and Canada will now have to act differently. 

McClay says they will either have to change their process or pay our Government compensation, but can't do nothing. 

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