World debate over Syria chemical weapon line drawn
Readers weigh the Syria crisis and the ethics of intervention arguing that chemical weapons trigger strong reactions, while broader civil war harms persist. They question Western urgency, historical motives, and the potential for unintended consequences in choosing any military action.
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NDP voices concerns over COOL changes impact on farmers
Manitoba livestock producers face hurdles from proposed COOL revisions by U S Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. As Canada’s representative, I spoke at the State Agriculture Rural Leaders meeting in Vancouver about COOL effects on cattle and hog processing and cross border trade. The debate drew U S Senators, House members, Canadian MLAs and business leaders urging market growth without restrictive trade practices.
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Canadians call for open markets to boost livestock trade
Labelling efforts led by Doc Anderson and Senator Bowden push a key motion forward for Canadian producers. The president and Agriculture secretary’s stance against ending trade barriers hurts producers in both countries and risks higher meat prices for consumers, especially low income families. Ralph Eichh of Lakeside urges immediate action to remove barriers as Manitoba cattle faced post BSE and ongoing processing gaps.
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