Open letter to Monsanto president on RRW release concerns
The Canadian Wheat Board warns that an unconfined release of Roundup Ready wheat could cause substantial economic harm to western Canadian farmers. It cites lost market access, shipment penalties, and higher costs, and argues science alone cannot prevent harm or guarantee adequate protection of farmers' interests.
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Farmers urge Monsanto to withdraw RAW environmental review
The Canadian Wheat Board requests Monsanto pull its CFIA environmental safety assessment for RRW. The board stresses urgent action to protect the wheat value chain and prevent damages from unconfined RRW release. It asks for confirmation of withdrawal by June 27, 2003.
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Liberal approach to 15 gram fines and anti drug ads
A reader critiques proposed policy shifting jail for 15 grams or less to fines and a 240 million program promoting a "Say no to pot" campaign. They question enforcement, costs, potential ad contracts, and whether fines could curb use.
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Impaired driving loses the top spot as a killer in Canada
A Canada Safety Council report notes that alcohol related road deaths in 2000 were 864, with 422 drivers over the limit and 90 under 0.08. After subtracting drinking drivers, 352 fatalities remain, still high, but far below 546 homicides in 2000.
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