Canada Wheat Board role in western grain markets
Charlie Mayer explains that western Canadian grain producers depend on export sales and that the Canadian Wheat Board acts as their representative in the free world market. He notes pool accounts for wheat, oats, and barley, government guarantees, and deficits caused by price drops and international competition, urging careful consideration before any act changes.
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Canadian Wheat Board
Canada
United States
Manitoba reports excess gas rates by Trans Canada and ICG
Energy and Mines officials release data showing Manitoba gas buyers pay far more than Saskatchewan Power Corp. for similar supply. Dr. Gunton notes ICG offers some users gas at 1.50 per thousand cubic feet while proposed base is 3.00 per mcf. Province intervening in Public Utilities Board hearing urging rejection as excessive and discriminatory. The price gap could raise typical homeowner bills by over 150 and small business by over 1,600.
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Winnipeg — Energy and Mines Department
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Trans Canada
Thomas Gunton
ICG
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Public Utilities Board
Saskatchewan Power Corporation
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