Food or fuel debate values for Canadian farmers
Ian Wishart of Manitoba Keystone Agricultural Producers argues the choice facing Canadians is what they value more: food or energy. He notes rising grain prices and past farm incomes, warns against overreliance on production alone, and urges consumer-driven decisions on allocating crops between food and biofuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ness
Manitoba
Ian Wishart
Keystone Agricultural Producers
Manitoba raises 55 PLUS program income boost for seniors
Manitoba increases the provincial 55 PLUS income supplement for residents aged 55 and over. Maximum quarterly benefits rise to 161.80 for singles and 173.90 per person in couples, boosting annual additional payments to up to 200.80 for singles and 216 per couple. Auto-registration applies for some recipients. others must apply yearly. The upgrade costs about 1.8 million annually, with over 5 million invested yearly in the program alongside the Age Friendly Manitoba Initiative to support healthy, active aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Misister
Kerri Irvin- Ross
Manitoba
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joc
Roblin Motor Inn
Hlso
Mothers Day