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:
Weather warning in place this morning
A weather warning is in place until later this morning.
Manx Care service one of the best in the British Isles
A Manx Care service has ranked as one of the best in the British Isles.
DoI has 75 staff trained to respond to icy weather
The Infrastructure Minister says 75 of her department’s staff are trained to respond to icy weather.
Comedians show on the Island rescheduled
A comedians show on the Island has been rescheduled.
Yellow weather warning issued for tonight and tomorrow
Another weather warning has been issued tonight and tomorrow morning.
Manx Telecom will begin switching off copper network next year
Manx Telecom has announced it's beginning to switch off its copper network from next year.
Power supply interrupted in Port Erin
Manx Utilities says power has been disrupted in Port Erin.
Big pod of Dolphins spotted in the East
A large pod of dolphins has been spotted in the east of the Island.
