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:
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Yellow weather warning for frost and ice tonight
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Warning over TT accommodation scam
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Island could get New Year's Eve aurora
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Government to remove gender-specific language in immigration laws
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New landfill tax features in government waste strategy
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Manx Care warns of busy week over New Year
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Last chance to take part in birdwatching race
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