Bill C-18 committee  This is just to comment on the working group this summer. There have been working groups in the past. In 2005 there was an extensive study done at that time. This is in the transition phase. I have full confidence in the staff people we have in Winnipeg. They have the expertise

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Bill C-18 committee  Thank you, Earl, for that question. Personally, no. As Henry mentioned, I have been sanctioned a couple of times on issues and for speaking my mind for District 2 people. As you mentioned, Mr. Chatenay is one of the farmers who went to jail for his belief that he could market h

Bill C-18 committee  Thank you for the question, but no, I don't take if from that view. I view it as about being allowed to work on what farmers have wanted. All along, all of the Canadian Wheat Board surveys have shown overwhelming support for a dual market system, allowing the Canadian Wheat Board

Bill C-18 committee  Okay. In closing, I cannot tell my neighbours how to manage their farm businesses and what to do with their wheat and barley, and no one should feel they have the right to tell me what to do with my grain farm. Democracies don't work that way. Thank you, sir.

Bill C-18 committee  Thank you. I'd like to thank the committee for allowing me to come to speak to you tonight. Western Canadian grain and oilseed and pulse producers are some of the most innovative, progressive, and adaptive people I know. We've seen the continued growth and value added in our o