Public consultation on Canadian Food Strategy questioned
The Conference Board of Canada invites public input on its Canadian Food Strategy, a funded private public partnership with support from Loblaw Maple Leaf Nestlé and Heinz. Critics warn the plan prioritizes private profits and industry interests over safe healthy and culturally appropriate food for Canadians. Some activists praise involvement while others fear the strategy serves corporate aims more than public welfare.
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Ontario farmer voices concern over food strategy push poll
Ann Slater an Ontario farmer and board member argues the Conference Board of Canada project serves corporate investors. She promotes local farms farmers markets and co ops as models for a sustainable economically and environmentally sound food system while criticizing the consultation as a push poll favoring processor interests.
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Ontario
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Manitoba Hydro questioned over 224 million disbursements
A whistleblower alleges Manitoba Hydro spent about 223.5 million on negotiations with northern reserves for dam projects and kept details secret. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation and others urge disclosure and stronger information laws while Hydro defends spending and faces legal challenges. Colin Craig comments for the federation.
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Ombudsman
Brian Pallister
Progressive Conservatives
Jon Gerrard
Liberals
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