Supreme Court Rejects Appeals on CWB Rulings
The Manitoba Co-Operator
Top court's decision won't affect plans for class-action: Details here.
Wheat Board supporters demonstrate at
"Occupy Winnipeg" Oct. 2011. PLT photo.
Conservative MP Absent From a Child Poverty Forum in Southwestern Manitoba.
Are hungry kids a priority for the Harper government? by Larry Powell The forum (for the riding of Dauphin - Swan River - Neepawa) was sponsored by the Mission and Services Committee of the Neepawa United Church. It drew about 80 people to the church on Wednesday. But only four of the five candidates (see below) took part in the debate - Ray Piché (Liberal), Kate Storey (Green Party), Inky Mark (Ind.) and Laverne Lewycky (NDP) . The 5th candidate, the sitting Conservative MP for the area, Robert Sopuck (represented by the empty chair on the right), did not attend. His office manager in Neepawa, Christine Waddell, said he was in Inglis, a small community in the western part of the riding for the evening. She did not elaborate. But she did explain that a campaign worker was mistaken when he told forum organizers earlier that Mr. Sopuck would, in fact be there. Piché , the Liberal candidate, said the MP's absence showed “disrespect” for the rest of the candidates
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decision not to hear the appeal case, and continue on with
their normal everyday lives and challenges.
But every once in awhile they will be jolted by a distinct
wafting unpleasant odour that emanates from the office of
Canada's agriculture minister.
This will be a reminder of Minister Ritz, and his abandonment
of a promise to consult with farmers and respect a vote
for those who support single desk selling.
Consulting of farmers ended up as Insulting of farmers.
Yes, the single desk selling has been terminated, but the
officious manner in how it was accomplished will be remembered
for a long time,maybe even to the next Federal election.