MEDICINE HAT — A bill to ban the transport by air of live horses for slaughter is making its way through Parliament and is now under review by the agriculture committee. Private member’s Bill C-355 passed second reading in the House earlier this year after introduction by Liberal MP Tim Louis. “I bring forth this […] Read more
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Carbon exemption bill back in House
REGINA — Bill C-234 was first on the agenda when Parliament returned Jan. 29 as members debated a motion to tell the Senate it was wrong. Ontario Conservative MP Ben Lobb, who introduced Bill C-234 two years ago, is now asking MPs to send a message “that this House disagrees with the amendments made by […] Read more
Animal health biosecurity bill makes way to Senate
REGINA — A private member’s bill to amend the Health of Animals Act has received third reading and gone to the Senate. Agriculture critic John Barlow’s bill, C-275, addresses biosecurity on farms and was passed by a 278-36 vote Nov. 29. During third reading debate a week earlier, Charlottetown Liberal MP Sean Casey said making […] Read more
‘Death by consultation’
It’s obvious to Scott Day that Canada has a reputation problem. At a digital ag conference in Winnipeg last month, Day went to the microphone to ask a question, although it was really a statement. “(Ag tech) companies are getting the impression that Canada is a very difficult place for the regulatory registration process,” said […] Read more
Producers oppose carbon tax bill amendment
A Senate amendment to a private member’s bill would exempt grain drying but not barn heating and greenhouses
Farm organizations and farmers across the country urge senators to defeat an amendment to Bill C-234 that removed barns and greenhouses from a potential carbon pricing exemption. The proposed changes mean the bill, which would amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, would exempt natural gas and propane used for grain drying but not barn […] Read more
Biosecurity bill takes another step
An amended version of the bill to fine barn trespassers has gone back to the House of Commons. The standing agriculture committee approved Bill C-275, which amends the Health of Animals Act, after clause-by-clause debate Oct. 16. John Barlow, opposition agriculture critic and committee vice-chair, sponsored the bill. He was pleased to see the bill […] Read more
