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CWB board calls for retaining third-party spending limits in director elections

Aug. 5, 2008 at 3:04 pm CDT

The Canadian Wheat Board’s board of directors has recommended against removing limits on third-party spending during elections of CWB directors, as proposed last week by the federal government. “The existence of a limit guards against the possibility of a third party having a disproportionate voice in an election,” said CWB […]

Viterra’s gets boost from bond rating agency

Aug. 5, 2008 at 2:07 pm CDT

Federal government calling for unlimited third party spending in CWB elections

Aug. 5, 2008 at 9:47 am CDT

By FBC staff

CWB announces record $7 billion revenue

Jul. 31, 2008 at 1:50 pm CDT

Canada objects to COOL rule

Jul. 31, 2008 at 9:38 am CDT

By FBC staff

Ontario funds local food initiative

Jul. 31, 2008 at 9:15 am CDT

The Ontario government is making a total of $12 million available over four years through the Ontario Market Investment Fund to help promote consumer awareness of Ontario-produced foods and to encourage Ontarians to buy locally. A government release said the program will help develop opportunities through trade events, marketing campaigns […]

By FBC staff

Farm leaders, politicians respond to WTO talks collapse

Jul. 30, 2008 at 11:40 am CDT

Following the collapse of WTO negotiations earlier this week, Canadian farm leaders and politicians have largely reinforced their previous positions. Trade minister Michael Fortier was quick to say trade remains at the top of the government agenda, despite the fact that Canada was the lone holdout on some measures around […]

By FBC staff

Grain growers, industry tackling payment security

Jul. 30, 2008 at 9:58 am CDT

The western Canadian grain industry is examining the issue of producer payment protection in light of proposed changes to the Canada Grains Act. The regulations would be amended to remove mandatory bonding of grain buyers if Bill 3-39 is passed. It was proposed by the federal government in 2007. […]

WTO talks collapse

Jul. 29, 2008 at 3:29 pm CDT

The Doha round of world trade talks has collapsed in what one former trade chief called the biggest blow to globalization since the end of the Cold War. An emergency World Trade Organization summit aimed at resuscitating the seven-year long talks broke down in acrimony last night. Negotiators warned that […]

Ukraine assistance program extended

Jul. 29, 2008 at 10:39 am CDT

A Canadian program to assist Ukrainian farmers in the transition to a more modern economy has been extended for two years. The Canada-Ukraine Facility for Agriculture Reform and Modernization (FARM) Program is managed by Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) with partnerships with the Saskatchewan and Manitoba Provincial Governments and […]

By FBC staff