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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-01-29, Page 14PAGE 14 -GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1986 District News Wise wants better deal for agriculture BY STEPHANIE LEVESQUE Taking what it has learned from previous negotiations, federalAgriculture Minister John Wise wants a "better deal" for Cana- dian agriculture. "We want better access to export markets, better controls on export subsidies and contractural rules that apply equally and fairly to all countries," he said. The federal minister was the guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Huron Cattlemen's Association., He admitted that the United States did better in negotiations under the: General_` Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), than did Canada. The European Economic Council (EEC) is allowed to import up to $23 million worth of goods to Canada, but only $11 million to the United States. "We learned from our experience," he, ,said. He was more optimistic about those GATT talks in his speech. "At the end of our (GATT) negotiations, . we had succeeded in preventing costly retaliatory action by the EEC against a wide' range of agricultural exports. And, at the same time, we had negotiated a new EEC beef import level for 1985 - just over 10,000 tonnes. That's less than half of the 1984 level. And it's' nowhere even remotely near the 30,000 to 40,000 tonnes I heard predicted in some quarters," he said. The federal agriculture minister was questioned on free trade negotiations with the United States. Wise said all that Canada has done i?; sand a message to Washington indicating the government is interested in bilateral trade negotiations. "That's where we are," he stated. Again, he stressed that the trade -deal has to,,be a good one for Canada. "We want a good deal, a square deal, a better deal for agriculture or there ain't go- ing to be a deal " " I ‘1.7 He was verbally attacked by one spec- tator for not taking stronger action against American states that closed their borders last year to Canadian pork. "There is a misunderstanding of what we can do," commented Wise. He said the states that close their borders have to answer to the federal government in Washington, not Ottawa. Also on trade negotiations with the U.S., Wise said a 40 -member advisory committee has been appointed, with the members representing a cross-section of Canada. He couldn't reveal any names, but noted that agriculture is expected to have the largest sub -committee. In his speech to the 200 cattlemen gathered in Clinton, Wise also commented on tripartite stabilization which he noted the Huron group asked for last September. "The day I signed the agreements with Ontario's agriculture minister, Jack Rid- dell, was the day that I delivered, on the resolution you sent to me last September," he said. Ontario was the first to sign, then came Prince Edward Island, then Alberta, said' Wise. He expects Saskatchewan and Manitoba will join shortly. "With these arrangements signed, par- ticipating• provinces will represent the pro- duction of more than 60 per cent of Canada's hogs, 75 per cent of all beef cattle, and about 70 per cent of Canadian lambs," he said.. Wise noted that after almost 13 years of "frustration and failed negotiations among farmers • and governments" the' federal government put the necessary legislation in place. "It took 14 years to bring every province into the crop insurance scheme, and I don't expect tripartite stabilization to attract full participation overnight," he reminded the farmers. Dungannon couple married 53 years Congratulations to Louise and Russ Brindley on the occasion of their 53rd wed= ding anniversary on January 28. Sympathy is extended to Pete. Jefferson of Donnybrook and the Jefferson relatives on the death of his sister, Gladys Jefferson on Tuesday, January 21, in her 94th year. Spr- ing interment in Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow. Happy Birthday to Megan Waller, Kyle Brown, Amber Park, Robbie Woods, Scott Richardson, Bradley Hodges, Chris Maize, Tim Spivak and Joel Bendig who are celebrating birthdays this month. Tom and Verna Hallam of Auburn visited with Vecna's mother, Gertrude Park on Sun- day. Congratulations to Eric and Kathy McNee on the birth of their daughter Alexandra Lorna,,a sister for Jeffrey. / Sympathy is extended to the family of the late William John Petrie who passed away in Goderich hospital. Bill was born March 1, 1900 to John Petrie and Eliza Kilpatrick on the 4th concession of Ashfield. Following his marriage to Elizabeth Black on November 21, 1923, they moved to their farm on the 6th concession of Ashfield (Glenn's Hill) where they resided until moving to Goderich on Jan. 2,1968. The funeral was held from the McCallum Funeral home on Thursday, January 23. Pallbearers were Frank Pentland, Bill Caesar, Murray Johnston, Bill Black, John Black and Wilfred Glenn. Spring interment in Dungannon URE FINE FURNITURE, This is your personal invitation to attend the Kroehler Furniture Show in Stratford. gall and Mutch Fine Furniture o1 Clinton invites you to the OPEN HOUSE roehler Factory Showrooms at the K in Strati o or FEBRUARY 9 S;00P.M,-4:00P.M• ns and fabrics See the newest introductions in designs is for 1986. a cord of 'r present For your convenience' utch fine Furniture. ave any it toaou from Bal! and M it our Kroehler representative if Y inquiries regarding arty of the items on display. BALL AND MUTCH FINE FURNITURE Albert Street, Clinton 482.9505 Cemetery. Jim and Janice McWhinney, Colleen and Allison of Meaford visited on the weekend with Hugh and Wiletta McWhinney. While here Colleen and her grampa, Hugh, celebrated their birthdays which are actual- ly on January 28th. Also attending were Ken and Lexie Murch, Stacey and Vincent of Clinton, Bob and Sandy McWhinney and Rob and Tara of Kincardine. Elmer and Gail Cook and Kevin visited on Sunday in Kippen with Robert and Marilyn Schultz, Terry, Tina and Lisa. There were 16 tables at the weekly seniors euchre. Winners were high pink card, Ila Pollock; low pink card, Lois Haggitt; high white card, Allister Nivins and low .white card, John Harris. Federal Agricutlure Minister John Wise was in Clinton to speak at the annugl Huron Cat- tlemen's Association meeting. Mr. Wise believes Canadian agriculture deserves a "bet- ter deal." (Stephanie Levesque photo) • • 0••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• t'i\J.M. 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