Battle over Wheat Board fate heats up this fall
The ongoing fight over Canadian Wheat Board single desk versus open market reaches a new stage as five farmer-held director seats come up for election this fall. Open market supporters could shift the board toward government aims, aided by proposed removal of the ten thousand dollar third party advertising limit, sparking debate on influence and spending during the directoral election.
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Canadian Wheat Board
CWB
Ottawa
Bankers and a Thousand-Dollar Christmas Miracle
A columnist skewers bankers while detailing Royal Bank CEO Gord Nixon’s 2006 pay near 13 million and Royal Bank profits of 4.7 billion. Fargo ND State Bank and Trust surprised staff with a 1000 bonus, prompting 500 individual acts of charity and renewed community ties, proving generosity brings personal happiness beyond cash.
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Mark Twain
Gord Nixon
The
Royal Bank
Gord
Royal
State Bank and Trust
Fargo
North Dakota
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