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Eichler returns to ag

Former agriculture minister will fill role again after recent cabinet shuffle

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A familiar face is once again taking the helm at Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development. Ralph Eichler, who was provincial agriculture minister from 2016-19, returns to the portfolio in a cabinet shuffle after a term as minister of economic development and training. Blaine Pedersen, who held the role from 2019, is retiring from cabinet and

Carbon tax relief for grain dryer fuels is slowly inching its way through Ottawa.
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Farm fuel exemption hung up in Senate

If an election is called the private member’s bill will be effectively dead

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A widely supported law intending to exempt grain-drying costs from federal carbon pricing might not get passed, despite gaining enough support from MPs. Canada’s Senate adjourned on June 29, and isn’t scheduled to return until Sept. 21. If an election is called in the interim, as many expect, legislation not passed by the Senate effectively dies. Conservative Party
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks to the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, 2018. If an election is called, the federal Liberals will look to turn its perceived support into a stronger mandate.
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Opinion: As an election looms

It’s looking like a fall election is increasingly likely, but it will only come when the government triggers it

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There’s a sense of excitement, and dread, in Ottawa as an election sits on the horizon.  We don’t know when an election is coming, but politicians and staffers are preparing to hit the campaign trail.   Here is what is clear now.   First, Parliament is scheduled to resume sitting Sept. 20. The minority Liberals survived the most recent session without
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Dairy groups call for grocer oversight

New fees were imposed last year by major retailers, sparking controversy and concern

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Canada’s dairy industry is asking for provinces to oversee a code of practice for grocery retailers. In a letter to federal ministers, leaders from dairy groups say the “best solution” to “arbitrary fees and deductions” would be through “the development of provincial codes that are legislated, mandatory and enforceable.” The country’s top grocery retailers drew fire from food suppliers in 2020 after
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Carbon levy increase impact ‘small’ on agriculture: PBO

Action limited to only certain activities and will result in a small carbon reduction

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An increased carbon levy, and other measures aimed at achieving Canada’s emissions targets, won’t impact agriculture relative to other industries, according to a new report. The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) released a report June 23 assessing impacts of the government’s plan to exceed the 2030 Paris reduction target for Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. “Our assessment
Indonesia warns of ‘challenging’ trade talks with Canada
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Indonesia warns of ‘challenging’ trade talks with Canada

Wheat and soybeans seen as two key agricultural commodities for Canada

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Canada is preparing to formally launch bilateral trade negotiations later this year with Indonesia, but already plans to include gender, environmental and labour provisions in a deal are being described as a “challenge.” The two nations have long flirted with the idea of a trade agreement, with Canada launching stakeholder consultations of the subject in
Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme announces the discovery of the unmarked graves of hundreds of people, June 24, 2021.
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Opinion: Truth and reconciliation efforts can’t stop

The story of farmers and First Nations is a long and complex one

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It is a privilege to write in this space, and this week I thought it was appropriate to amplify a strong First Nations voice, while providing a bit of historical context. Days before having to address the nation, and press from across the globe, Cadmus Delorme was touting the grain farm on Cowessess First Nation.
Bill 37 sets out a solid framework for economic growth by creating a mechanism for ensuring that development decisions are timely and consistent across Manitoba.
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Comment: Fair process, fewer appeals with Bill 37

The Manitoba Municipal Board will provide clarity and transparency

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There has been much discussion around Bill 37, The Planning Amendment and City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment Act, in recent weeks. This legislation sets out a solid framework for economic growth by creating a mechanism for ensuring that development decisions are timely and consistent across Manitoba. Critics have suggested this legislation will erode the democratic
“Supply management is a uniquely Canadian system that allows Canada’s dairy, poultry and egg farmers to produce what the Canadian market demands.”
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Commodity groups split on predictable lines over supply management law

Private member’s bill would exclude supply-managed commodities from trade negotiations

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Commodity groups are split on predictable lines over a proposed law that would exclude supply-managed commodities from future trade negotiations. Bill C-216, was introduced as a private member’s bill by Bloc Quebecois MP Louis Plamondon as a means of protecting supply management. If passed, federal negotiators would not be able to involve tariffs or import
PCs push through controversial planning bill
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PCs push through controversial planning bill

Municipal governments feared Bill 37 would strip them of autonomy, developers said change was needed

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A bill that drew criticism from municipal governments and opposition leaders quietly passed into law on May 20. Bill 37, which amended the Planning Act, passed on May 20. At time of writing, it awaits royal consent before it takes effect. The Planning Amendment and City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment Act gives the Municipal Board

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