Crop insurance expands protection for prairie farmers
A federal provincial working group created in 1985 leads to enhanced crop insurance in 1987 across Western Canada with a new 10 percent area based coverage up to 80 percent of average yields. About 136 000 farmers participate, with total coverage of 3.3 billion dollars on 42.5 million acres and premiums over 355 million.
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Ottawa- Prairie
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Mike Ellis
Federal
Canada
Ontario
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Newfoundland
Mr. Ellis
Manitoba borrows 250 million for Hydro construction program
Manitoba Finance Minister Eugene Kostyra announced the sale of 250 million dollars in debentures dated September 3, 1987, maturing September 3, 2002. The issue bears 9.625 percent for five years then 9.75 percent to maturity, sold at par. Proceeds will fund Manitoba Hydro construction. the sale was arranged through Canadian management group led by Wood Gundy Inc, with Richardson Greenshields and Dominion Securities Inc.
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Winnipeg
Eugene Kostyra
Canada
Manitoba Hydro
Wood Gundy Inc
Richardson Greenshields of Canada Limited
Dominion Securities Inc
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Western Diversification