CWB to Cut 135 Staff By July End
The CWB plans to trim 135 positions by the end of July, prompting mixed reactions from farmers. Some welcome belt tightening mirroring their own costs, while others fear reductions could hit key services. The discussion ties to Adrian Measner’s 2002 appointment as president and CEO focused on a lean, responsive structure.
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Farmers endorse thorough CWB review and cost cuts
A comprehensive CWB review begun in April 2003 and finished in January proposes cutting 135 positions and saving about 5.5 million. Head office will have 450 staff with regional offices in Saskatoon Airdrie Vancouver Tokyo and Beijing. Implementations run through July 31. The reorg aims to meet farmers needs and boost returns on grain.
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Nothing new in throne speech says MP
Dauphin-Swan River MP Inky Mark says Paul Martin’s throne speech offered no new agenda. He criticizes lack of timeframes and costs, calling it an election speech with the same Liberal promises and no fresh mandate.
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