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The Citizen, 1992-11-18, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18,1992. PAGE 15. Speaking 40 of Farming |v 'By Keith Roulston ? j ' 183 veal sell at Brussels Livestock Mixed signals on free trade When it comes to free trade, people involved in agriculture are still divided in how they feel. There are people, usually those who have supported free trade from the beginning, who can say Canadian farmers would be a lot worse off if they hadn’t had the Canada-U.S. Free trade Agreement. A binational panel under the agreement, for instance, ruled late last month that the 9.9 cents per kilogram countervail duty the U.S. had levied against live swine from Canada back in 1988-89 was invalid. U.S, pork producers had argued that the national tripartite red meat stabilization program was an unfair subsidy and the U.S. trade department agreed, allowing the countervail duty. But the bilateral panel voted 4-1 that tripartite was­ n't an unfair subsidy and Canadian sellers would get a refund of nearly $10 million. Industry leaders were hoping the decision will be a precedent for set­ tling other trade disputes, both the continuing harassment of Canadian pork exports and a challenge by U.S. beef producers against tripartite stabilization. But while government officials, economists, business leaders and some part of the media (particularly the farm media) continues to tell people they should embrace free trade, a recent poll by Country Guide magazine shows that a large majority of people aren't buying the argu­ ment Of those who answered the questionnaire, 77 per cent said they didn't support taking in Mexico into the free trade agreement and most of those cited their unhappiness with the Canada-U.S. agreement Even some of those who supported NAFTA had qualifications, like Vic Pittman of Warner Alberta: "Yes. If the words "free trade" really mean free trade in all commodities, at all levels, at all points, and in all cir­ cumstances." The results of the survey were surprising since Country Guide is a western-based magazine and we tend to think of westerners as being more pro-free trade. Of 16 writers from Manitoba westward quoted, all but three were opposed and one of those was the qualified "yes" men­ tioned above. Perhaps Mrs. G. Rempel of Nipawin, Sask, hinted at the unease that is making many Canadian doubt the deal: "I do not believe in allowing outside interests control Canada's economy. Saskachewan has experi­ enced a good many of the results of free trade and free enterprise. Who is enterprise free for?" There remains an unease that free trade is really a trick perpetrated on ordinary people by big business that wants the freedom to dodge political control within any one country. Harper's magazine in a September article said George Bush's support for GATT and NAFTA was part of a bid to reduce the role of government. Globalization will allow big business to outmaneuver attempts by people to exert demo­ cratic control over working conditions and environment. There are other ramifications as well. A recent economic report sug­ gested Canada will have to totally revamp its tax system, partly because in these days of erasing border for multi-national businesses, large com­ panies will be able to hide profits in the country that has the least harsh taxes. Corporate tax income in Canada could be greatly reduced. Free trade seems to be a little like the constitutional referendum: the government tells us it's good for us, many "experts" tell us it's good for us, and big business tells us it's good for us ... but Canadians still don’t believe it. Continued from page 11 for an average of $90.42 with sales to $93. Twenty-four steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira, averaging 1461 lbs. sold for an average of $90.75 with sales to $94.75. There were 387 heifers on offer selling from $90 to $94 to the high of $101. One heifer consigned by Jody Walker, Wingham, weighing 1080 lbs. sold for $96.75. Twelve heifers consigned by Doug Simpson, Orton, averaging 1121 lbs. sold for an average of $94.38 with sales to $95.75. Three heifers consigned by Ray Zettler, Walkerton, averaging 1220 lbs. sold for an average of $95.09 with sales to $95.25. One heifer consigned by De Kroon Farms Ltd., Dublin, weighing 1190 lbs. sold for $94.50. Twenty-three heifers consigned by Beattie Bros. Farms Ltd., Stayner, averaging 1229 lbs. sold for $91.86 with sales to $94.50. Six heifers consigned by Calvin Semple, Ethel, averaging 1276 lbs. sold for an average of $90.04 to the high of $94.25. Fifteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1206 lbs. sold for an average of $89.59 with sales to $93.50. Six heifers consigned by Geo. Paul and Mark Pennington, Mildmay, averaging 1140 lbs. sold for an average of $90.76 with sales to $92.50. Six heifers consigned by Gordon Borth, Mildmay, averaging 1088 lbs. sold for an average of $90.52 with sales to $92.50. Four heifers consigned by Wayne Redmond, Auburn, averaging 1207 lbs. sold for an average of $91.28 with sales to $91.50. Two heifers consigned by Allan Weppler, Mildmay, averaging 1100 lbs. sold for $90. There were 401 cows on offer selling from $58 to $58 to the high of $73.75. Six cows consigned by Burton Eskrick, Tiverton, averag­ ing 1360 lbs. sold for an average of $63.20 with sales to $70. Three cows consigned by Neil Thompson, Atwood, averaging 1313 lbs. sold for an average of $64.94 with sales to $68.50. There were 183 veal on offer selling from $80 to $107.50 to the high of $116. Five veal consigned by Leon Coward, St. Marys, averaging 644 lbs. sold for an average of $109.83 with sales to $116. Four veal consigned by Murray Grant, St. Marys, averaging 570 lbs. sold for an average of $102.17 with sales to $116. Seventeen veal consigned by Ray Shantz, Atwood, averaging 541 lbs. sold for an average of $93.87 with sales to $115.50. Lambs: 50 - 80 lbs., sold $85 to $132; 80 lbs. and over, $72 to $102. Stockers: Steers 400 - 500 lbs. sold from $115 to $128; 500 - 600 lbs., $100 to $115; 600 - 700 lbs., $95 to $100; 700 - 900 lbs., $90 to $95. Heifers: 400 - 500 lbs., sold from $100 to $115; 500 - 600 lbs., $100 - $108; 600 - 700 lbs., $95 to $105; 700 - 800 lbs., $80 to $95. On Friday, Nov. 20 Brussels Agri Services, in conjunction with Brussels Livestock will be holding a second Beef-Demo Day. CROSS CANADA MARKETPLACE IT'S FAST - ITS EASY! ONE CALL, ONE BILL DOES IT ALL. COMING EVENTS 13TH CHRISTMAS CRAFT FESTIVAL, Progress Building, Western Fairgrounds, London. Thursday, Dec. 3: 1-10, Dec. 4 & 5: 11-10, Sunday, Dec. 6: 11-6. Admission $3.25. 150 craftspeople! 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