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(Michael Welch)

Rescue the Canadian Wheat Board

Report on resistance to the government's changes to the Canadian Wheat Board


Length: 0:04:56
Uploaded: 3 Nov, 2011

Recording Date: 3 Nov, 2011
Recording Location: CKUW, University of WInnipeg
Logsheet: none
Language: English
Topical for: 1 Year
Status: Complete, Ready to Air
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Program Title: Rescue the Canadian Wheat Board
Description: Farmers and their supporters from Manitoba and Saskatchewan engaged in a rally in downtown Winnipeg to oppose the Harper government's plan to remove the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly on sales of barley and wheat. Two farmers, a defender and a critic of the Board share their views. Includes excerpts of speeches from rally participants.

Host(s): Michael Welch
Featured Speakers/Guests: Maude Barlow (Council of Canadians) Bill Blaikie (former NDP MP) Fred Tait (farmer and former director of National Farmers' Union) Rolf Penner (farmer, VP of Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association) Barb Toews (singer)

Credits: Paul Graham (Rally audio)

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Topic:
Politics > Activism
Type: Documentary

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