Canadian Rapeseed Too Expensive Says British Panel
Five British rapeseed buyers and researchers contend Canadian rapeseed is superior but costly. They note Canadian farmers yield about 800 pounds per acre versus 2,000 in Europe, and suggest government subsidies in Britain influence prices. A 20 day study tour of Canada’s rapeseed industry was arranged by Canada’s federal department of trade and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin Barrington Read
England
L. K. Evans
Glasgow
Canada
Federal Department of Trade and Commerce
Pollution Legislation Debated in Manitoba Legislature
During budget debates Manitoba lawmakers discuss possible pollution laws to address air and water pollution. NDP critic Sidney Green and Gordon Johnston fault the government for inaction while Environment Minister sows hope for clear environmental measures this session.
Manitoba plans federal provincial fish marketing board
Mines Minister Donald Craik said legislation to establish a federal provincial freshwater fish marketing board may be introduced before the spring session ends. A province enactment act could be proposed if needs are clear, with a target start in 1969. Gordon Johnston criticized the lack of legislation to curb motorized hunting gear and urged moving pollution and water conservation under Mines and Natural Resources.
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Manitoba
Mines
Donald Craik
Craik
Gordon Johnston
L - Portage la Prairie
Tion
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Manitoba Wheat Final Payment Set At 32 Million
Manitoba share of the final payment totals 32 306 000 dollars, down nearly 600 000 from 1965 66. Gordon Earl of the Canadian Wheat Board notes no increase for Manitoba farmers, while Ken Singleton of the Manitoba Farmers Union warns the net payment won't lift farmers from current money pressures. He urges higher sales or prices by July to avoid ongoing financial difficulties and sees the upcoming final payment as insufficient.
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Manitoba
Gordon Earl
Canadian Wheat Board
Manitoba Farmers Union
Ken Singleton
Singleton
Forest Products Contract Amended in Manitoba
Manitoba government and Churchill Forest Products Industries amended terms of a Swiss-backed deal for a planned sawmill at The Pas. First year production targets dropped from 30 to 15 million board feet, with a goal to restore to 30 million by 1969 amid a potential 10 million investment. Two mobile debarking units with 250 000 cords yearly capacity operate in northern Manitoba. about 40 local jobs at the contractor and 10 at Churchill, which is still in design. Stumpage fees for 1967 are due, and MLAs considered a site visit to view progress.
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Manitoba
Churchill Forest Products Industries
Miss
Donald Craik
Ques
Pas
Craik
Churchill
Manitoba fish marketing board debate in legislature
NDP Leader Russ Paulley blasted the Manitoba government for inaction toward a producer controlled fish marketing board while Mines Minister Donald Craik noted federal hurdles. Paulley warned that waiting for interprovincial cooperation risks delay, criticizing Agriculture Minister Harry Enns for opposing marketing boards. Craik blamed federal inaction for the stall and acknowledged a not fully successful duck season plan earlier.
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Manitoba
New Democratic Party
Russ Paulley
Farm inventory listing near Gladstone and DeLavale
Nine miles south of Gladstone and one mile east lists assets including eleven milk cows thirteen young stock a Pontiac sedan two half ton trucks John Deere model A tractor full line machinery New Holland PTO baler DeLavale electric cream separator McLeod high speed crusher and belt and miscellaneous articles.
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Pontiac
John Deere
New Holland Pto
DeLavale
McLeod
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Mines Mites Sone
Portage Animal Hospital
North Norfolk
Franklin
Blackleg
Denwal Pharmacy
Macgregor Ltd
Macgregor
Fish Marketing Board
Provincia
Pollu
Mr. Singleton
Mr. Farmer
Macleods
J.P. Wainman
Nelson Shoemaker
L— Gladstone
Saskatchewan
Sterling Lyon
Mr. Paulley
Alberta
Ontario
Vaulley
Harry Enns
Enns
Ir. Craik
Toba
Elman Guttormson
L— St. George
Mr. Craik
Guttormson
Erler
George Lic Et
Optometrist
Lyle Knox
Gladstone
W. H. Burch
Carberr
First Street
N.W
Austin Credit Union
American Express
M.P
P. E. Ewen
Austin, Manitoba
R. G. McFarlane
Austin
Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
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