Farmers seek relief as CAIS flaws loom in federal budget
NFU President Stewart Wells criticizes the budget for minimal farmer relief while praising steps like ending deposit requirements for CAIS eligibility and funding to support ruminant slaughter capacity. He warns CAIS flaws favor large farms and calls for cost of production programs.
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Liberal Party set to debate beef slaughter capacity policy
The Liberal convention in Ottawa will consider a Brandon-Souris resolution calling for increased beef slaughter capacity to shift Canada toward domestic processing. The proposal argues current capacity is insufficient and urges government financial support repaid via a cattle checkoff in Canada, with strong party backing.
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