Provincial ag minister urges federal exit strategy for farmers
Saskatchewan minister Clay Serby calls Ottawa to plan a long term program to help farmers leave the land with dignity, including retraining and social safety nets. He warns against broad labels and emphasizes a targeted transition not depopulation, noting farm numbers have fallen by half over decades.
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Centra Gas seeks 112 dollar rise on two year heating bills
Centra Gas asks the Public Utilities Board to allow an average 112 increase in home heating charges over two years for customers on the system not served by brokers. If approved in May, the rise would take effect in June and be retroactive to February, spreading the cost over 24 months.
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Farm groups hear NISA review amid calls to bolster system
Canadian farmers receive a feedback questionnaire on the NISA program with a deadline of April 6. Officials say the revamp aims to strengthen the plan while critics warn it could mark the program’s end. Key figures include Keystone Ag Producers president Don Dewar and Canadian Federation of Agriculture president Bob Friesen.
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Manitoba Milk Prices Rise on April First
The Manitoba Milk Prices Review Board raises maximum prices for milk effective April 1. One litre of homogenized milk increases to 1.33 dollars, two percent to 1.27, and skim to 1.17. Producer payments rise by 1.06 cents per litre.
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