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L47 CHURCH ST., 524-6253
Goderlch, Ontario A
AIRPORT ROAD
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TORONTO - Ontario is ready to work with
the federal government to consider changes
to the crop insurance plan, Agriculture and
Food Minister Jack Riddell.
"All of our programs are constantly under
review and we are always willing to make
changes, Mr. Riddell said. "None of our pro-
grams -are carved in stone. If growers have
concerns, we, can make changes if it is
appropriate."
Growers representing varioys corn-
modities are invited to di' cuss their con-
cerns and make suggestions for changes in
the•>crop insurance program each year, Mr.
Riddell said.
The federal government must agree to
any changes that affect the cost of crop in-
surance as the program is set up under
federal legislation and Ottawa pays half the
cost of premiums. Producers pay the other
half of the premium cost, while the province
pays the cost of administering the program.
Mr. Riddell said he initiated a review of
the crop insurance program last April.
The review is being conducted by' a com-
mittee that includes representatives of the
Ontario Federation of Agriculture as well as
the federal and provincial governments.
Mr. Riddell, Victoria, B.C. for the
Federal/Provincial Agricultural Ministries'
conference also indicated he could review,
upon his return, the presentation made by
Niagara area peach farmers who met last
week with Treasurer Robert Nixon. As well,
the Minister said he was prepared to meet
the peachfarmers personally.
Recommendations of the review commit-
tee are expected to be dealt with by the On-
tario Crop Insurance Commission at its
meeting in late September.
The commission is made of farmers ap-
pointed by the federal and provincial
governments, while the ,chairman of the
commission is an employee of the ministry
of Agriculture and Food.
Mr. Riddell said he expects to receive a
report from the Ontario Crop Insurance
Commissions on the recommendations of
the review committee in October.
•'I think we have a good crop insurance
program that provides effective coverage
for a reasonable premium for most pro-
ducers," Riddell said. "But there is always
a need to fine-tune and improve programs."
Crop insurance is a voluntary program of-
fering farmers financial protection against
crop losses from all natural weather
hazards such as hail, drought, excessive
moisture, winter injury, adverse weather
resulting in poor pollination, tornado and
hurricane.
Who pays for the crop insurance
program?
Fifty per cent of the premium is paid by
the federal government, 50 per cent by the
participating producer. The Ontario govern-
ment pays the administrative costs of crop
insurance programs.
What crops are covered by crop
insurance?
At present 49 crops are covered including
the major spring sown crops, crops grown
for processing, all major fruit crops, marsh
crops, and specialty crops such as peppers,
beets, cucumbers, strawberries, asparagus
and peanuts.
How much crop does insurance cost the
farmer?
A farmer pays 50 per cent of the true
premium rate. Premium rates are set crop
by crop and are based on past underwriting
results. Rates are adjusted depending on the
crop history. Over a period of years the
premium charged per crop must balance
the claims paid.
What level of coverage do growers receive
under the crop insurance program?
For most crops the program guarantees
farmers up to 80 per cent of his or her own
average farm yield. In this way, the crop in-
surance program recognizes the unique con-
ditions of each farm and the variety of in-
dividual management practices.
How many farmers participate in the crop
insurance program?
In 1985, 31,991 insurance contracts were
taken out by about 18,000 farmers. This
represented coverage on over 2 -million
actes with a total liability of approximately
490 million dollars. -
Who is responsible for the crop insurance
program?
The Crop Insurance Commission, compos-
ed °mainly of Ontario farmers,, sets policy
and oversees the operation of the program,
which is administered by the crop insurance
and stabilization branch of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Food.
Ontari� municipal
electoral process is
extensively reviewe
Municipal Affairs Minister Bernard
Grandmaitre recently released issues and
Options: An Interim Report on Municipal
Elections in Ontario.
Speaking before the Annual Conference of
the Association of Municipalities pf Ontario,
Mr. Grandmaitre told delegates that the Ad-
visory Committee on Municipal Elections
lis- extensively reviewed the municipal
electoral process; current practices and
procedures; and existing legislation cover -
i lg municipal and school board elections.
The committee, chaired by Gerald Pari-
sien and Anne Johnston, reviewed more
gian 200 submissions from associations,
other groups and individuals.
= Mr. Grandmaitre highlighted a number of
file committee's recommendations. Among
them:
The committee recommends that polling
day be changed from the second Monday in
November every third year to the third
Tuesday of October. (The third week of Oc-
tober would afford better weather condi-
tions than November and harvesting is
generally completed by this time. Tues9day
Would allow the municipal clerks a working
aay, the day before polling day.)
The committee proposes that contribu-
tions to municipal election campaigns be
eligible for tax deduction, and that the costs
of such deductions be borne by participating
school boards and municipalities. (There is
no provision at the present time in the
legislation to permit any form of tax credit
to be given to contributors to municipal elec-
tion campaigns. Both the federal and pro-
vincial governemnts provide tax credits for
campaign donations, funded by% their
•
respective income tax revenues. )
• The committee recommends a deposit and
an increase in the number of electors sign-
ing nomination papers for candidates, with
full refunds of deposits for candidates who
receive at least 20 per cent of the total votes
cast. (The legislation currently provides
that a minimum of 10 electors' signatures,
are required on any candidate's nomination
papers. There is no deposit requirement at
the present time.)
• The committee proposes that all can-
didates be required to disclose their election
campaign contributions and expenses, and
that limits be placed on the amount of con-
tribution to any one candidate and to all can-
didates by any one contributor. (Disclosure
of candidates' campaign contributions and
expenses is, at present, at the discretion of
the municipal council. The enabling legisla-
tion (section 121 of the Municipal Elections
Act) does not apply ,to school boards or
public utilities' commissions.)
• The committee recommends that cam-
paign expenses be limited according to a
formula based upon the number of electors.
(The current legislation does not set limits
to campaign expenses.)
"1 am pleased with this interim report and
its recommendations, and hope it generates
more discussion on how we can improve the
system," said Mr. Grandmaitre.
"The committee will now circulate the
report with a request for comments and sug-
gestions by October 1. I want to get the
widest possible input before we undertake
election reform," he said.
He said he expects the final report to be
released in November.
Older sections of town
are eligible for provincial
PRIDE funding assistance
:All older sections of Ontario
Municipalities are now eligible for
assistance under the provincial Program
for Renewal, Improvement, Development
and Economic revitalization (PRIDE),
Municipal Affairs Minister Bernard Grand -
maitre announced recently.
Mr. Grandmaitre made the announce-
ment at the annual coftference of the
-Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
- PRIDE is a program of professional and
financial assistance designed to promote the
:upgrading of older sections of Ontario
Municipalities.
Originally, PRIDE provided assistance
for projects in older residential and com-
mercial areas. These areas continue to be
.eligible, and the program has been expand-
ed to include community renewal projects in
•01l older sections of a municipality, in-
cluding
industrial and mixed use areas.
"An expanded PRIDE initiative will give
'municipalities greater flexibility in dealing
With their individual needs," Mr. Grand -
Maitre said.
"PRIDE will help municipalities create•
ail improved environment for investment,
create jobs and strengthen their tax base."
Under PRIDE, the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs encourages municipalities to con-
sider community renewal as an important
part of their planning process.
The ministry works with municipalities,
Business Improvement Areas and the
general public to provide a wide range of
professional advice, ongoing• support, infor-
mation services and financial assistance.
The financial assistance is in the form of a
grant covering 50 per cent of improvement
and land acquisition costs for a comprehen-
sive community improvement project.
Project components eligible for financial
assistance under PRIDE include: ,
• building, improving or replacing social
and recreational facilities, municipal ser-
vices, utilities andarking facilities intend-
ed to serve the project area;
• aesthetic improvements such as
streetscape upgrading and landscaping;
• acquisition and dears= of land and
buildings'
• reloeation mete including moving costs
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