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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 08, 1975
Page
5
Canada exports wheat farming know how to Tanzania to boost self sufficiency. A five member team works with Tanzanian researchers at Mount Kilimanjaro and state farms to adapt equatorial wheat varieties and farming methods. Some yields reach 50 bushels per acre, with ongoing training from Ottawa and Kenyan stations.
The Grain Handling and Transportation Commission announces public hearings across the Prairie Provinces on modernizing rail and elevator systems. Chief Commissioner Hon. Emmett M. Hall leads a regional panel with commissioners from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Hearings begin December with about 80 sessions planned and notices published in advance to allow participation.
The Wheat Board Advisory Committee met on September 24 1975 with 10 members and 4 commissioners. They reported 731 million bushels of all grains delivered in 1974 75, strong farmer cooperation, and 29 million bushels delivered in the third week of September. Russia has bought 14 million tons, Canada 4 million, with potential for more. Efforts target moving 400 million bushels by December 31st, prioritizing high grades No 1 and No 2 for export. Barley sales noted, domestic demand slow, cash advance forms expected at elevators soon. A separate barley pool awaits final legislation and will cover 1975 76. No major problems in grain delivery positions.
Kenneth McDonald argues the Glassco Commission produced broad efficiency recommendations but was followed by bureaucrats hiring consultants who expanded, not trimmed, government. By 1974 Canada saw 443 192 civil servants, with new departments and layers of regulation. He calls for an updated Glassco report for Parliament, noting bilingual labeling rules on non food items since 1975 and food items from 1976.
The Employment Standards Act lowers standard weekly hours to 40 from 44 while daily hours stay at eight. Minimum wages rise to 2.60 per hour for workers over 18 and 2.35 for those under 18. Construction workers remain governed by separate legislation. For inquiries, contact the Employment Standards Division in Room 608 Nor quay Building at 946 7621.
Manitoba proclaims amendments to the Social Allowances Act effective October 14. The changes include removing the 20 per cent bill-back for non-area residents, treating common law unions like married couples for allowances, recovering mispaid benefits, enforcing court maintenance via property liens, and simplifying welfare abuse prosecutions.
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