It was a stunning victory. After nearly a decade in political office, prime minister Stephen Harper and the Conservatives were relegated to opposition benches Monday night, unseated by Justin Trudeau and the Liberals who surged to a 184-seat majority. It was a swift and decisive win. The Liberals breathlessly swept entire regions of the country. […] Read more
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Liberal victory redraws political landscape
Agriculture labour issues often misunderstood by others
It’s an issue that farmers, packers and processors have been warning about for more than a year: Canada’s agricultural sector is facing a serious labour shortage. The shortage of skilled and available labour is well-known in the agricultural community. However, controversial comments by Conservative MP John Williamson, a Conservative backbencher, highlight how the burgeoning crisis […] Read more
