The Chief Minster says he's confident the Island is capable of delivery food security to people during storms.
Onchan MHK Julie Edge raised the issue of food supplies when boats cannot ship food in during bad weather during this month's Tynwald sitting.
Mr Cannan says he is confident that the Island will produce enough food during storms.
He also says the Island has survived long periods of time with no food shipped over:
Cregneash bus campaigners hold meeting
Campaigners demanding the return of a bus service to one of the Island's best-loved beauty spots will hold a coffee morning later this month.
Silt at new Liverpool ferry terminal means sailings rescheduled
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Minister defends Manx Care mandate consultation
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Prescription mistakes under the spotlight
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First cruise ship of the season this weekend
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South African immigration company applies to be dissolved
A company that helps people move from South Africa to the Isle of Man has applied to be dissolved.
Council plans to keep off the grass!
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Tynwald Day stall application deadline approaches
There's still time to be part of the island's national day festivities this summer.
