Insights and Stories of Karen Briere

Jun. 6, 2024 at 5:06 pm CDT

Senate scrutiny has begun on Bill C-275, the private member's bill to amend the Health of Animals Act, which would increase fines for those who unlawfully enter livestock barns and processing facilities.

By Karen Briere

Jun. 6, 2024 at 10:01 am CDT

The Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential to Canada’s Economic, Environmental, Human and Social Health report said Canada requires an overarching strategy to collect better data. It says a national soils institute database that shares information with provinces, academics and producers should be established.

By Karen Briere

Jun. 3, 2024 at 9:39 am CDT

In a May 27 letter to finance minister Chrystia Freeland, agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay and national revenue minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, 10 signatories said they are concerned about the capital gains inclusion rate, the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive (CEI), which were all announced in April.

By Karen Briere

May. 1, 2024 at 4:31 pm CDT

Grain Growers of Canada is sounding the alarm over a potential strike by workers at both of the country’s major railways.

By Karen Briere

Apr. 5, 2024 at 3:35 pm CDT

Opposition to the federal price on pollution ramped up last week as several premiers called for a meeting with the prime minister to discuss the issue.

By Karen Briere