The Lucknow Sentinel, 1983-04-06, Page 7letters
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average farmer would far sooner sup-
port a committee set up by the local
federation of agriculture to act as
negotiator between the farmer and his
bank.
Thirdly it suggested the farming
community would be much better
served by responsible individuals who
work diligently towards realistic solu-
tions to the problems farmers face.
I can not understand this article or
support this reasoning due to the
almost unanimous support given by
other farm groups to, the C.F.S.A.
The following are some of the
organizations that have come out in
support of the C.F.S.A.
National farmers Union t almost
total support of Bill C-653) ; Maritime
Fisherman's Union; Catholic Rural
Life Conference; Canadian Federa-
tion of Agriculture; Ontario Federa-
tion of Agriculture; United Church of
Canada; Ontario Flue Cured Tobacco
Board and many more.
A vote taken at the OFA's March
meeting resulted in a tally of 123 to
two in support of Bill C-653, introduc-
ed by MP Ralph Ferguson. Kurt and
Perth Counties being the two votes
against.
From a telegram sent to govern-
ment from Ontario Bishops on Bill G
653 dated March 16, I quote, "the
undersigned Bishops of Ontario,
meeting in Plenary Assembly, wish to,
convey their respectful regards and to
inform you, that, after serious discus-
sion, we desire to go on record as sup-
porting those provisions of Bill C-653,
which will alleviate the stressful
financed situation of the farmers of
Ontario, and elsewhere in Canada and
we count on your immediate action to
this end."
A quote from Catholic Rural Life
Conference, London Diocese March
11: We view with deep regret the
charges placed against Allen Wilford
and Torn Shoebottom of the farmers'
survival group. We are not prepared
to pass judgement on the innovative
and allegedly illegal actions of these
two men in their attempt to help a
fellow farmer. The thought was cer-
tainly noble and exemplary and many
other Canadian farmers would do well
to be as concerned for their im-
mediate neighbour." — signed by
Bishop John M. Sherlock,
The Canadian farmers' survival
group, lobbying in Ottawa, were
treated with great respect in Parlia-
ment, and contrary to the idea of
strong arm tactics and hooligans that
some uninformed persons have refer-
red to them as, they were com-
plimented by members of Parliament
as being a competent and gentleman-
ly group.
In light of these facts I find it im-
possible to accept the implication that
the farm community could be served
by any better group.
Concerned farmer.
Wants speedy passage of Bill C653
To the editor:
A few weeks ago in the
Sentinel issue of April 23,
1983, I wrote a letter to the
editor speaking about Bill
C653. I now have a copy of it.
Bill C653 is very important
to all those in financial dif-
ficulties. To those not in
financial trouble it can do no
harm.
The bill has passed second
reading, supported by all
political parties and is now
before a committee.
An opportunity to present
briefs from financial in-
stitutes, farm groups and
others will be held. April 11,
1983 is the date for one farm
organization.
This bill C653 can do with
all the support it can get. If it
will benefit you or your
neighbor, would you write
your member of parliament
and Mr. Eugene Whelan
Minister of Agriculture, Ot-
tawa, urging Bill C653 be
given speedy passage
favorably. Accompanying is
a quote from supporting
organizations, Catholic
Rural Life Conference -
Diocese of London.
"We view with deep regret
the charges placed against
Allen Wilford and Tom
Shoebottom of the Farm Sur-
vival Association. We are not
prepared to pass judgement
on the innovative and
allegedly illegal actions of
these two men in their at-
tempt to help a fellow
farmer. The thought was
certainly noble and ex-
emplary and many other
Canadian farmers would do
well to be as concerned for
their immediate neighbour.
The action may have been or
appeared to have been less
than prudent,"
Canadian Federation of
Agriculture in a brief dated
March 4, 1983:
"CFA delegates supported
measures being taken to
temporarily suspend loan
repayments to farmers, and
indeed we support the
private members bill
amendments to the
Farmers' Creditors Ar-
rangement Act which have
been introduced in the House
of Commons."
James E. Hoak
Dungannon
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