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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1981
Page
9
A Manitoba MLA argues against federal changes to the constitution, defending provincial rights under the British North America Act. He notes long legislature hours over Bill 119 and urges patriation with an amending formula while criticizing NDP positions and Quebec referendum outcomes.
Wally McKenzie MLA Roblin argues the April 16 1981 constitutional accord will not heal divisions. He says Canadians favor a simple patriation and amending formula with talks among eleven governments to avoid threatening Canada’s federation, noting NDP opposition in Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
The Canadian Wheat Board announced a five year deal to sell a minimum of 25 million tonnes of wheat and feed grains to the Soviet Union through Exportkhleb. The agreement runs August 1, 1961 to July 31, 1986 and was endorsed by Canadian and Soviet officials. Esmond Jarvis called it a demonstration of a strong trading relationship.
The Wheat Board Advisory Committee met May 27 1981 with ten members five commissioners and senior Wheat Board Grain Transportation Office and ministerial staff present. They noted higher total producer deliveries and exports for most grains except Canola while prices eased but stable ahead. A Revelstoke CPR labour issue could disrupt transport though overall quotas rise to move grain by July. Exports look strong aided by a 25 million tonne Soviet deal. weather globally shows no major disasters or surpluses. Topics included cash advances repayment quota solutions and hopper car orders. next meeting set for June 26 1981.
Prime Minister Trudeau claims households have more spendable income despite inflation, while ally Ed Broadbent calls the claim incredible nonsense. The analysis notes money buys less than a decade ago, suggesting the real value has fallen.
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