CWB under fire as farmers urged to rally support
Oberg condemns the government's plan to dismantle the Canadian Wheat Board single desk, warning it will tilt power to multinational grain firms and harm Canada's $5 billion export sector. He promises political and legal action to defend farmers and insists no reversal is possible after dismantling.
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Open Market Push Ends Canada Wheat Board Monopol y
Conservative leader Ritz argues to end the Canadian Wheat Board single desk system and shift farmers to a voluntary board or open market. He cites May election results as mandate and says legislation will be tabled and passed by year end. He claims open markets attract investment and boost farm income.
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