Manitoba farmers brace for big wheat harvest amid rising output
StatsCan survey shows wheat production up 3.5 million tonnes to 3.5 million in Manitoba with yields above average. Oilseeds like canola and flax are forecast to fall. durum wheat also set for 5.4 million tonnes, the second largest crop ever. Analysts say higher prices may follow despite grain market caution. Farmers seed more sunflowers lentils and field peas as diversification grows.
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Bill 4 challenged in court in Manitoba
A Manitoba court challenge targets Bill 4 which caps third party election advertising at five thousand dollars. Proponents claim limits curb democracy while opponents and industry groups warn bills recall Canadian Charter rights, and note similar restrictions were overturned in BC and Alberta.
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Larry Mcintosh
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
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Peak of the Market
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Legislative Committee
Sation
Pacific Press
Brenner
B.C. Supreme Court
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Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
MCNA
Mummery
Jim Pallister
National
Canada Oil Refineries and Prices Tied to World Market
The article argues Canada cannot economically house many refineries for a small captive market. It notes 19 refineries run by 11 companies, with domestic crude exports twice imports. Eastern refineries rely on imports while western ones use Canadian crude, keeping pump prices linked to world oil. The profit margin governs pricing, not government aid.
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