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Many Groups Oppose Government’s Wheat Board Legislation
Hundreds of farmers, politicians, labour activists and others demonstrated in front of the Canadian Wheat Board’s (CWB) office in Winnipeg on October 28. They were protesting the Harper government’s legislation that would end the Board’s role as the sole seller of wheat and barley produced by Canadian farmers, a move that would destroy the Canadian…
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Help Stop CETA from Coming to Manitoba
The Council of Canadians, Winnipeg Chapter, is spearheading a local campaign to keep Manitoba out of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The final round of negotiations finished in mid-October in Ottawa, and there is a big push from proponents to get the agreement signed. Nationally, the focus is on Manitoba as the best…
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New President/ CEO At Workers Compensation Board
The Manitoba Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has announced the appointment of Winston Maharaj as President and CEO of the WCB. He will commence his duties in December, 2011. Maharaj will replace Doug Sexsmith, who will be retiring later this year after 10 years as President and CEO. Maharaj was previously with the Healthcare Employees Benefit…
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Nancy Riche Opened Doors for Others
Nancy Riche passed away on October 1, 2011, at the Health Sciences Complex in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, at age 66 years. A labour organizer and social activist, Nancy was a tireless fighter for working people the world over and for the rights of women. Nancy Riche rose through the ranks of the Newfoundland…
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Memorial to Remember Fallen Peace Officers, Firefighters and Labour Workers
The Peace Officers Memorial Foundation, the Firefighters Foundation and the Workers Foundation joined forces on September 20 to outline plans for a new three-monument memorial to honor and recognize their fallen comrades. Among those attending the event were Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger and Steve Ashton, Manitoba’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation. Robert Belanger, President of…