KAP President Looking Forward To Working With Liberal Government
Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier says he
looks forward to a new approach by the incoming Liberals on
discussion about agriculture policy and framework.
He says Canada is facing workforce issues in many sectors of
agriculture, noting there are more than one thousand vacant jobs in
the meat-processing sector alone.
Mazier says he's glad the Liberals have said they'll look at the
Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council's plan for addressing
labour in agriculture.
Mazier says regardless of which party is in power, Keystone can
and will work with anyone, under the guidance of the Canadian
Federation of Agriculture.
looks forward to a new approach by the incoming Liberals on
discussion about agriculture policy and framework.
He says Canada is facing workforce issues in many sectors of
agriculture, noting there are more than one thousand vacant jobs in
the meat-processing sector alone.
Mazier says he's glad the Liberals have said they'll look at the
Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council's plan for addressing
labour in agriculture.
Mazier says regardless of which party is in power, Keystone can
and will work with anyone, under the guidance of the Canadian
Federation of Agriculture.
Farm Groups React To Election
Several farm organizations that have backed Conservative policies
over the last several years say they are now looking forward to
working with the Liberals.
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association is pleased with
the Liberals' tentative support of the Trans Pacific Partnership
agreement, and president Levi Wood says he likes their stance on
improving grain transportation.
Norm Hall, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of
Saskatchewan, says if the agriculture minister ends up being from
the east, he doesn't have a problem with that.
Hall says it will be important for farm organizations and
opposition Conservative MPs to keep the new Liberal government's
feet to the fire when it comes the various agricultural issues.
He promised to run a Liberal government ``that listens to, works
with, and respects the public service,'' including scientists.
Trudeau also told the parliamentary press gallery, long shunned
by the Harper Conservatives, that he intends to run a more open,
media-friendly shop.
As for his plans on the world stage, Trudeau said he's committed
to attending the UN climate change conference with the premiers in
Paris at the end of November, and hopes to attend next month's G20
summit in Turkey and a meeting of leaders of Pacific Rim countries
in the Philippines.
Transgender advocate Shandi Strong says she's worried it could be
offensive if worn by men who want to mock the reality TV star and
former Olympian.
U.S.-based Spirit Halloween says it chose to produce the costume
to celebrate Jenner's courage and says they consider her a
superhero.
The costume consists of a long red wig and a cream-coloured
corset, the same outfit Jenner wore on the cover of Vanity Fair
magazine earlier this year. The company lists the costume as being
for adult women.
A minor earthquake was felt in the Ottawa Valley area shortly
after 7:30pm Eastern Time.
Natural Resources Canada says the quake had a magnitude of 3.6
and was centred seven kilometres west southwest of Pembroke.
No injuries or damage has been reported.
over the last several years say they are now looking forward to
working with the Liberals.
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association is pleased with
the Liberals' tentative support of the Trans Pacific Partnership
agreement, and president Levi Wood says he likes their stance on
improving grain transportation.
Norm Hall, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of
Saskatchewan, says if the agriculture minister ends up being from
the east, he doesn't have a problem with that.
Hall says it will be important for farm organizations and
opposition Conservative MPs to keep the new Liberal government's
feet to the fire when it comes the various agricultural issues.
Trudeau Promising To Work With Civil Servants
Justin Trudeau used his first news conference as prime-minister
designate to deliver a message to civil servants, many of whom have
complained of being ignored and muzzled by the Harper government
during its decade in power.
designate to deliver a message to civil servants, many of whom have
complained of being ignored and muzzled by the Harper government
during its decade in power.
He promised to run a Liberal government ``that listens to, works
with, and respects the public service,'' including scientists.
Trudeau also told the parliamentary press gallery, long shunned
by the Harper Conservatives, that he intends to run a more open,
media-friendly shop.
As for his plans on the world stage, Trudeau said he's committed
to attending the UN climate change conference with the premiers in
Paris at the end of November, and hopes to attend next month's G20
summit in Turkey and a meeting of leaders of Pacific Rim countries
in the Philippines.
Halloween Costume Creating Controversy In Winnipeg
A debate has begun in Winnipeg over a new Caitlyn Jenner costume
on sale in the city for Halloween this year.
on sale in the city for Halloween this year.
Transgender advocate Shandi Strong says she's worried it could be
offensive if worn by men who want to mock the reality TV star and
former Olympian.
U.S.-based Spirit Halloween says it chose to produce the costume
to celebrate Jenner's courage and says they consider her a
superhero.
The costume consists of a long red wig and a cream-coloured
corset, the same outfit Jenner wore on the cover of Vanity Fair
magazine earlier this year. The company lists the costume as being
for adult women.
Earthquake Hits Eastern Ontario
Some eastern Ontario residents felt the earth move Tuesday night.
A minor earthquake was felt in the Ottawa Valley area shortly
after 7:30pm Eastern Time.
Natural Resources Canada says the quake had a magnitude of 3.6
and was centred seven kilometres west southwest of Pembroke.
No injuries or damage has been reported.
