A Brave New World for Prairie Farmers and Viterra
The piece questions the shift of grain control from farmers in Saskatchewan as Viterra faces a potential sale to Glencore and partners, reflecting concerns over the federal CWB regime and erosion of producer influence. Premier Wall vows an independent review, while Harper signals support amid a broader debate on marketing autonomy and corporate consolidation.
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Prairies
Saskatchewan
Aldous Huxley
Canadian Wheat Board
Huxley
CWB
Viterra
Glencore PLC
James Richardson & Sons Ltd
Agrium Inc
Stephen Harper
Brad Wall
Informa Economics
Wall
PotashCorp
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Board
Wheat Board
Harper
Decline of Please and Thank You in Casual North American Life
The piece argues manners wane as everyday speech shifts to casual phrases like no worries and sure. It contrasts Canadian politeness with American transactionalism, notes impacts on social connection, and cites anecdotes from Wade Davis and Ethel Barrymore.
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Wade Davis
North America
Canada
U.S
Davis
Ethel Barrymore
Barrymore
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Ne Gover
Canada Periodical Fund
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