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Want to be a Canadian Grain Commission commissioner?

There isn’t much time  left to apply and you’ll  face some stiff  competition

By Allan Dawson August 11, 2016

If you always wanted to be a Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) commissioner, now’s your chance. Same for assistant chief commissioner and chief commissioner. The Canadian government is advertising the three positions, which are cabinet appointments, on the CGC’s website. Applicants must apply online. The deadline is Aug. 17. The jobs involve lots of travel in and outside of Canada and good salaries.

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Livestock, News

COOL demise a costly victory for Canadian producers

It took eight years and billions of dollars, but ultimately trade law prevailed in securing the labelling law’s repeal

By Alex Binkley December 24, 2015

UPDATED: Dec. 29 – After nearly eight years and millions of dollars spent fighting it at the World Trade Organization and billions in lower prices for Canadian beef and hog producers, the U.S. mandatory country-of-origin labelling program has been repealed. The end came Dec. 18 when both houses of the U.S. Congress passed a massive

Livestock, News

Canada can retaliate on COOL

But the tariffs will be lower than it wanted

By Alex Binkley December 10, 2015

In a ruling released earlier this week, Canada and Mexico got about one-third of the clout they sought from the World Trade Organization to impose retaliatory tariffs on American products because of country-of-origin labelling. But Canadian officials say the ability to penalize imported U.S. goods to the tune of C$1,054,729 is enough to pressure U.S.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, shown here Nov. 16 in Turkey, said Canada would “rather not” launch trade retaliation against the U.S., but will do so to “stand up for our farmers.” (Adam Scotti photo courtesy PMO)

Livestock, Markets

Trudeau says prefers to avoid COOL retaliation on U.S.

By GFM Network News, Reuters December 10, 2015

Ottawa | Reuters –– Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday he would prefer not to apply sanctions against the U.S. over a meat labeling dispute, but at the same time warned that he would stand up for Canada’s farmers. Earlier this week, the World Trade Organization authorized an annual retaliation level of $1.055 billion for

Lisa Raitt (l) and Gerry Ritz at a joint announcement in early 2015.

News

Ritz, Raitt take new posts in Conservative caucus

Former ministers all have different portfolios

By Alex Binkley November 27, 2015

After eight years as agriculture minister, Gerry Ritz has become the opposition critic on international trade. Former transport minister Lisa Raitt has moved on to the post of finance critic. Conservative interim leader Rona Ambrose announced a sweeping shuffle of the responsibilities of the Conservative MPs that seems to have left no one in the

Crops, Livestock, News

Canada’s new ag minister pledges to listen to farmers

Lawrence MacAulay leans in favour of the TPP deal and  hopes the Americans blink on COOL

By Allan Dawson November 23, 2015

After just six days as Canada’s new agriculture minister, Lawrence MacAulay hasn’t taken a position on a number of agricultural issues, but he knows how he will: “I intend to listen to the man who does the work — the farmer.” The 69-year-old former Prince Edward Island dairy and seed potato farmer and former solicitor

Peace region MP Chris Warkentin, shown here in October 2011 at the Canadian Council for Aboroginal Business’ Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Conference in Ottawa, has been named as the Conservatives’ critic for agriculture and agri-food. (Entrepreneurship2011.indigenous.net)

Crops, Markets

Peace MP named Conservatives’ lead ag critic

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 20, 2015

A contractor turned politician from Alberta’s northwestern Peace region is the new ag critic in Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition. Chris Warkentin, the Conservatives’ MP for Peace River since 2006 and, as of last month, the MP for Grande Prairie-Mackenzie, was named Friday by interim leader Rona Ambrose as the critic for agriculture and agri-food, with

Opinion

Gerry Ritz was a unique minister

By Alex Binkley November 10, 2015

Gerry Ritz will be a tough act to follow as agriculture minister. During his eight years in the portfolio, he flew around the globe promoting Canadian farm and food products more times than anyone can count. He was tireless in trying to convince the agriculture and food sectors to act like partners in one of

Ralph Goodale says trade and improving grain transportation are at the top of the Liberals’ agricultural agenda.

Crops, Livestock, National news

The Liberal government’s ‘to do’ list on agriculture

Ralph Goodale says improvements to grain transportation and trade are top priorities, but safety nets and research are also on the agenda

By Allan Dawson November 5, 2015

Grain transportation and trade are top of the new Liberal government’s agricultural agenda, says veteran Saskatchewan MP and former agriculture minister Ralph Goodale. Other priorities include determining if farm aid programs are adequate, investing in infrastructure to protect soil and water and refocusing the government’s role in scientific research. The Canadian Wheat Board is not

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz probably made more changes to Canada’s agricultural sector than any of his predecessors. He says he’ll miss the job but welcomes more time to spend with family.

News

No regrets: Gerry Ritz reflects on his time as agriculture minister

Not everyone agrees with them, but Ritz made more changes  than any minister in recent history

By Allan Dawson October 29, 2015

It’s Oct. 20 — the day after the night before — and you’d never know Gerry Ritz’s Conservative Party had lost the election or that he’ll no longer be agriculture minister in a few weeks. Canada’s 33rd minister of agriculture is his usual chipper, upbeat self, talking a mile a minute and cracking jokes, some

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

Tag Archives Gerry Ritz — page 2

Want to be a Canadian Grain Commission commissioner?

COOL demise a costly victory for Canadian producers

Canada can retaliate on COOL

Trudeau says prefers to avoid COOL retaliation on U.S.

Ritz, Raitt take new posts in Conservative caucus

Canada’s new ag minister pledges to listen to farmers

Peace MP named Conservatives’ lead ag critic

Gerry Ritz was a unique minister

The Liberal government’s ‘to do’ list on agriculture

No regrets: Gerry Ritz reflects on his time as agriculture minister

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