Free trade myth lingers as US targets Canadian hogs
The text argues free trade with the United States is fading as American moves threaten Canadian hog exports. It notes prior battles over softwood, wheat, and durum with countervail duties and costs to Western Canadian growers, while highlighting the closeness and profitability of the US market for Canadian hogs and the push by the U.S. National Pork Producers Council for anti-dumping measures.
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United States
Canada
U.S. National Pork Producers Council
U.S
U S hog subsidy clash threatens Canadian pork exports
The United States and Canada clash over subsidies as Americans seek 5 to 20 percent duties on Canadian hog exports. If imposed, southbound shipments could crumble while Canada seeks new markets and allies, amid a broader U S push of trade protectionism.
TB testing in Riding Mountain elk shows positives
Parks Canada reports two cow elk tested positive for bovine TB from cul ture tests after December euthanizing 50 radio collared elk. Blood tests on 150 January elk show 29 inconclusive results, with 274 elk total collected in 2003/04. CFIA will analyze recaptured inconclusives and released carcasses aid food banks.
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Riding Mountain National Park
Parks Canada
Interagency
TB Task Group
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
CFIA
Manitoba
Federal ag minister meets with Manitoba producers
The Hon. Bob Speller met Niverville producers for 90 minutes to hear their concerns. He spoke on budget plans and assured cabinet consideration for additional transition funding under the Agricultural Policy Framework. Local Liberal candidates praised the outreach and vowed ongoing access to government.
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Manitoba
Bob Speller
Epp
Speller
Dauphin-Swan River
Don Dewar
Russ Secord
Dauphin-area
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