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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1985-10-16, Page 11Trade discussions labeled "cautious" "Cautious" is the word used by provincial agriculture minister Jack Riddell when mentioning Canada's free trade discussions with the United States. The MPP for Huron -Middlesex was the guest speaker at the Perth Federation of Agriculture's annual meeting on October 8 in K irkton. "I feel we should be very cautious in our approach to free trade," said the agriculture minister, "Free trade hasn't been given a definition. Does it mean fair trade or does it mean smoother trade? He did know that any form of free trade could "impact severely on certain sectors" in the agriculture industry. "W had fairly free trade with beef and pork," acknowledged Mr. Riddell. Those industries in supply management, particularly dairy and feather, could be most affected by negotiations said the agriculture minister. The United States looks on marketing boards as protectionism, he said. However, the provincial government is undertaking a study, sector by sector, to see what the effects of free trade would be. And if there are ill effects, Mr. Riddell said he would speak against free trade in ,"a loud voice." Agriculture isn't the only industry affected by free trade negotiations. Mr. Riddell said the loss of the autopact, which regulates car sales between Canada and its trading . partners, could mean the loss of jobs for thousands of Ontarians. Although Ontario Premier David Peterson was intially the only provincial premier viewing free trade negatively, Mr. Riddell said other premiers are starting to take a cautious view. Meanwhile, the agriculture minister has concerns for the family farm. "There are a lot of family farms in this province inv8lved in red meat production. Stabilization will definitely be a help to them, And I just want to be sure this help comes sooner rather than later," said Mr. Riddell. One of the ways government can help is through marketing, and in a big way, said the Huron County farmer, "My ministry has an aggressive program of marketing in place. And it has paid off handsomely. Over the past dozen years, Ontario exports have grown from around $400 million a year to the $2 billion mark," he said. .KEY TO SUCCESS Mr. Riddell said trade missions are the key to the province's marketing success. This. year, 250 Ontario companies will be going on 35 trade missions to about 50 foreign markets. Later this month, Mr. Riddell will be leading just such a trade mission to the United Kingdom, Belgium and Spain. "Specifically in the export area, I will be talking about commodities such as white beans, grain corn and sweet corn," he said, The agriculture minister hinted he will be announcing a policy shortly which he sees as protecting the farmers' right to farm. He told of a Guelph area incident where a fanner was almost taken to court because he had his corn dryer on at night. The complainant was the farmer's neighbor. Farmers should have the right to farm, said Mr. Riddell. Other instances abound where farmers need protection. A common one is former city dwellers moving out to the country then complaining about odors. Particularly ma- nure that has been spread on the fields. The agriculture minister also wants to see fewer farm severances. "I tell you, if I can get this through cabinet, you're going to see a lot of changes," said the agriculture minister. He warned farmers to watch for this policy statement which could be incorporated into the planning act. 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